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Updated: June 6, 2025
Based on survey data from 42 Kalamazoo nonprofits and local government agencies
This report details how federal policy and funding changes are impacting Kalamazoo, with data on at-risk services, jobs impact, and recommendations for intervention. Federal policy changes are creating an urgent funding crisis affecting Black, LGBTQIA+, and immigrant community members.
Report Highlights
- •$231 Million in annual funds at risk in Kalamazoo County
- •104,455 individuals at risk of service loss
- •815 local jobs at risk, 85 jobs already lost
- •$45.3M in federal funds already cut or inaccessible
- •81% of surveyed organizations receive federal funds
- •66% of nonprofits committed to DEI support and advocacy
Critical Impact
"People will get hurt in ways that can't be undone. This is the kind of hurt that lasts generations."
Black, LGBTQIA+, and immigrant community members are uniquely targeted, and all community members can anticipate harm without intervention.
Survey Data
Based on responses from 42 Kalamazoo nonprofits and local government agencies surveyed by YWCA Kalamazoo with data collected between February and May 2025.
*Data does not include information from local schools, universities, or hospital systems.