Kalamazoo College Fund
Impact Report
July 2023–June 2024
Your annual gifts to the Kalamazoo College Fund are pivotal to student success. By sustaining vital scholarships and enhancing our academic resources, you’ve helped forge a new generation of resilient, forward-thinking leaders poised to create positive change in our diverse world.
Discover how your impact has helped shape emerging leaders prepared to tackle global complexities.
Building a Stronger K: Your Impact by the Numbers
Here’s where support to the Kalamazoo College Fund (KCF) was allocated in the 2023–24 fiscal year:
48% to Scholarships and Financial Aid
Your generosity opened doors for 98% of students who received some form of aid, turning dreams into degrees. Each dollar of aid not only eased financial burdens—it ignited potential, allowing bright minds to flourish at K.
20% to Faculty Excellence
At K, our dedicated faculty don’t just teach—they mentor, inspire and transform. With an average class size of 16 students, professors provide unmatched individual attention, promote deep learning and nurture each student’s unique potential.
32% to K’s Highest Priorities
Your gifts weave together K’s bright future, nurturing student growth through innovative programs. From fostering research to maintaining our historic campus, your generosity empowers K to shape future leaders and enrich student lives.
Day of
Gracious Giving
2024
The Day of Gracious Giving 2024 was a far-out success thanks to the incredible generosity of 1,314 alumni, parents, family and friends. Through a series of groovy matches and challenges, supporters came together to raise $564,430 in vital funds for scholarships and financial aid, faculty resources and the College’s highest priorities. We are grateful to everyone who tuned in, turned up and embodied the spirit of gracious living through their contributions, helping to ensure a bright future for current and upcoming generations of students.
Matching gifts or challenges to inspire giving
States had participants from the day
Top participating states
Maya Hester ’25
The K-Plan provided me with opportunities for experiential learning in places I never would have dreamed of going before. Without K’s emphasis on and accessibility to study abroad, I don’t know if I would have participated—yet, it was one of my most transformative experiences. I got to fully integrate myself into a new community that broadened my horizons and taught me invaluable lessons I could not have learned elsewhere. In Spain, I learned independence, adaptability and how to navigate diverse cultures.
Place-based learning, like the HILL program (Humanities Integrated Locational Learning) in New Orleans, brought classroom lessons to life and inspired my Senior Integrated Project.
Kyle Cooper ’25
At Kalamazoo College, participating in the K-Plan has been a transformative experience for me. The K-Plan allows me to engage in hands-on learning experiences such as internships, research projects and study abroad that have truly strengthened my character overall. Kalamazoo College’s commitment to community engagement and social justice allows me the opportunity to engage with local communities. This opportunity broadens my perspectives, deepens my understanding of social issues, and inspires me to become an active member of change.
Without my scholarship and financial aid, attending K would not have been possible. I am so beyond grateful because Kalamazoo College was a dream school of mine, and I am so thankful that I was given the opportunity to attend.
President’s Student Ambassadors
K’s heartbeat grows stronger through the President’s Student Ambassadors. These dynamic leaders don’t just welcome guests to campus—they bridge generations, connecting today’s campus with alumni, families and friends. For over a decade, they have shared their authentic stories that resonate across our community. Their impact on the College goes beyond events; they’re crafting a legacy of engagement that extends far beyond campus borders.
Class Agents
Alumni Class Agents encourage and advocate for a strong giving community, championing the Kalamazoo College Fund and supporting crucial initiatives. This year, a dedicated core has gone above and beyond, connecting classmates, fueling fundraising success and keeping the K spirit alive. To these steadfast volunteers and champions—your unwavering commitment is shaping K’s future, and we are grateful for your engagement and leadership.
The 1833 Society
K’s visionaries are powering our future: 579 leadership donors, each contributing at least $1,833 annually, collectively infused $2,010,232 into KCF last year. Their extraordinary generosity isn’t just a number—it’s a catalyst, igniting brighter opportunities for students and fueling transformative experiences across every facet of the K-Plan.
Brighter Light Campaign
Our Brighter Light Campaign may have concluded, but our commitment to excellence continues. Thanks to the generosity of many, gifts to the Kalamazoo College Fund contributed $23.7 million to our historic $203.2 million campaign. As we celebrate this milestone, we thank all of you for keeping the light shining. Your gifts to K ensure we continue to provide exceptional experiences for all K students.
Make a gift today or contact the KCF team
Visit: kzoo.edu/onlinegiving
Call: 269.337.7236
Email: kcf@kzoo.edu
Mail: Kalamazoo College Fund
1200 Academy Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49006