| History of the South Haven Community Foundation |
| The origin of this local fund dates back to 1978, when a group of community and business leaders established a private foundation. In 1996, a group of citizens recognized that significant tax benefits and administrative benefits could be obtained by affiliation with a large public foundation. As a result, the South Haven Community Foundation became a geographical component of the Kalamazoo Community Foundation, still retaining a 100% dedication to the greater South Haven area. |