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Your tax-deductible donation will help us
Build “the community newsroom of the future”
Grow diversity, representation, and inclusion in our local media ecosystem
Increase civic engagement in our community
prefer to send a check?
Make checks out to:
The Local Journalism Foundation of Kalamazoo County
315 W. Michigan Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
We’re here to assist
Gabrielle Contesti
Donor Relations & Community
Sponsorships Director
With so many different ways to support The Local Journalism Foundation, our team is ready to help you identify the philanthropic vehicle that best meets your individual goals and priorities.
Contact us today!
Reach Gabrielle Contesti at (269) 760-3754 or gabrielle [at] localjournalismfoundation.org
Make a gift via
DONOR ADVISED FUND
Using the Givebutter payment interface above, select “Donor advised fund” as your payment method. It will take you step-by-step through the process of identifying your fund manager and initiating your contribution.
Make a gift via
stock donation
Donations of securities shares offer you a chance to maximize your charitable impact while avoiding paying capital gains taxes on the appreciated value of your stock.
Information for your broker:
Our DTC number — 0443
Brokerage — Consumers Credit Union
Clearing House — Pershing LLC
Account number — H22590246
Contact — Ben Lando
LEGACY GIVING
Also known as planned or deferred giving, legacy giving allows you to provide a gift that goes beyond your lifetime. Wills, trusts, and other vehicles are popular methods employed by community-minded and mission-oriented individuals, allowing you to balance your current and future needs with your philanthropic goals.
In order to add the Local Journalism Foundation as a beneficiary, you need to contact the financial institution managing your asset and request a new beneficiary designation form.
A beneficiary designation is a simple way to make a gift as part of your philanthropy and estate planning. The following can be transferred to the Local Journalism Foundation, in part or full, via beneficiary designation:
Life Insurance Policies
401k, 403b and other Retirement Plans
Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs)
Annuities
Bank Accounts
Investment Accounts