A county of Compassion and Opportunity.
Compassion First.
Connection Forward.
4th in Michigan for Nonprofit Assets
Kalamazoo ranks among the top cities in Michigan for nonprofit assets, with an estimated $14.8 billion across the region.
1,600+ Nonprofits
The Kalamazoo-Portage metro area is home to approximately 1,600–1,800 nonprofit organizations.
Major Local Employer
Nonprofits serve as a major source of employment across healthcare, education, and philanthropy.
Deep Philanthropic Roots
Kalamazoo is widely recognized for a
culture of generosity and long-term community investment.
High Impact for
Its Size
Despite being smaller than major metro areas, Kalamazoo demonstrates outsized impact in community support and collaboration.
Church family data
Over 100,000 citizens of Kalamazoo
County are active members of a religious denomination encompassing 64 religious bodies.