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Updated: August 31, 2025
Based on survey data from 44 Kalamazoo nonprofits and local government agencies
This report details how federal policy and funding changes are having immediate impact on Kalamazoo, with updated data showing escalating harm. Without intervention, these changes will result in significant and lasting local harm affecting Black, LGBTQIA+, and immigrant community members who are uniquely targeted.
Report Highlights
- •$231 Million in annual funds at risk in Kalamazoo County
- •110,355 individuals at risk of service loss
- •815 local jobs at risk, 123 jobs already lost
- •$50.96M in federal funds already cut or inaccessible
- •81% of surveyed organizations receive federal funds
- •66% of nonprofits committed to DEI support and advocacy
- •68% expect funding losses from the State on 10/1/25
- •57% expect additional federal cuts in 2025-2026 fiscal year
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 44 Kalamazoo nonprofits and local government agencies surveyed by YWCA Kalamazoo with data collected between February and August 2025.
*Data does not include information from local schools, universities, or hospital systems.