Evelyn Hall at University of Virginia (Fall 05)
I just feel like curling up with a good biology book right now
Hunter Feraco ('09)

Giving to KAMSC

Each season friends of KAMSC seek ways to sustain the environment that makes the KAMSC program unique. Friends of KAMSC have been alumni, interested individuals, families, companies, family and private foundations, public and private community organizations. A synopsis of options follows:

Annual Fund Campaign

Simply write a check to "Kalamazoo Area Math & Science Center" and send it to KAMSC.

To make a donation with a credit card (or Pay Pal), click here.
[Note: If you wish to designate all or part of this credit card donation to help fund the KAMSC Chair or to purchase a KAMSC Stair, please also email KAMSC Director - Dr. Michael Tanoff with specific instructions.]

Consider involving an employer where appropriate. Many employers have donation matching programs that might apply.

These donations allow KAMSC students direct, immediate benefit from your generosity. Funds are used, at the discretion of the KAMSC Director to meet the most pressing program needs.

Individuals will enjoy a tax deduction on the Federal Return (if deductions are itemized).

Endowment Fund

To make a contribution to the Kalamazoo Area Math & Science Center Endowment Fund please make your check out to the Kalamazoo Community Foundation/KAMSC Endowment and mail it to the Kalamazoo Community Foundation.

In addition to Federal tax benefits, gifts to the endowment may be eligible for a state income tax credit of up to $100 for an individual contributing $200 or more, and up to $200 for married couples contributing $400 or more.

You may also make your gift online by visiting the Kalamazoo Community Foundation website, kalfound.org

Earnings from the KAMSC Endowment fund are distributed annually to sustain the KAMSC technological edge, fund special projects, meet immediate capital needs and enable numerous program enrichment activities.

Kevin P. Chao Memorial Scholarship Fund

Friends and family of KAMSC alumnus Kevin Chao (victim of a tragic car crash) have created the Kevin P. Chao Memorial Scholarship Fund, benefiting a deserving KAMSC student each year. To make a contribution, please make your check payable to: Kalamazoo Community Foundation/Kevin Chao Scholarship Fund and mail it to the Kalamazoo Community Foundation. Contributions may be eligible for Federal tax benefits as well as the state income tax credit referenced above.

You may also make your gift online by visiting the Kalamazoo Community Foundation website, kalfound.org.

Sponsoring a Scholarship for Students

To sponsor a Scholarship for KAMSC students (present or future), either one time or annually, please contact KAMSC Director - Dr. Michael Tanoff for procedural details. The Kalamazoo Community Foundation will be involved when appropriate to fulfill goals.

Support an Endowed Chair

It is possible to support an Endowed Chair at KAMSC. For details, contact KAMSC Director - Dr. Michael Tanoff. The Kalamazoo Community Foundation will be involved when appropriate to fulfill your goals.

Establishing a Scholarship or a Designated Fund

You may wish to establish a scholarship or designate a fund to benefit KAMSC. You may do so now, or by including KAMSC in your Will or Estate plan. For details, please contact Ann Fergemann, Senior Donor Relations Officer, at the Kalamazoo Community Foundation, 269-381-4416.

Special Gifting Opportunity Expires December 31, 2007

The Pension Protection Act of 2006 permits individuals aged 70 1/2 or older to rollover up to $100,000 from an individual retirement account (IRA) directly to a qualifying charity without recognizing the asset transferred to the qualifying charity as income. For more information on this unique opportunity to support KAMSC, please contact Ann Fergemann, Senior Donor Relations Officer, at the Kalamazoo Community Foundation, 269-381-4416.

Gifts of Time, Energy and Professional Expertise

Gifts of time, energy, and professional expertise are always welcome. The KAMSC Mentorship Program, Research Science Team, students on Independent Study, and those involved with academic competitions of all types have been beneficiaries of thousands of hours of donated time from the incredibly rich resources of the Kalamazoo community. For details, contact KAMSC Director - Dr. Michael Tanoff, KAMSC's Mentorship Coordinator, or the Research Science Team Advisor.

Equipment Gifts

Each year KAMSC accepts a limited number of gifts of equipment from individuals and local corporations. Individual faculty members who will make direct use of the equipment must be consulted prior to any such donation. The faculty member, in conjunction with the KAMSC Director will determine the degree of usefulness to the KAMSC program, as well as the age of the technology involved. For details, contact KAMSC Director - Dr. Michael Tanoff , or the individual faculty member whose classes would benefit most.
Use the following contact information.


Kalamazoo Area Mathematics & Science Center
600 West Vine Street - Suite 400
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-1153
Telephone: 269-337-0004
Director: Dr. Michael Tanoff

Kalamazoo Community Foundation
151 South Rose Street - Suite 332
Kalamazoo, MI 49007-4775
Email: info@kalfound.org
Recommended Resource: Ann Fergemann