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Every gift goes directly toward scholarships, classroom grants, and programs for Climax-Scotts students. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity, and contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Here’s how to give.

Give online

Make a secure one-time gift online with PayPal, Venmo, or a credit card.

PayPal may show an optional message box at checkout. Use it to tell us what your gift is intended for, such as scholarships or classroom grants.

Gary Fisher Athletic Memorial Fund

Give in memory of Gary Fisher to support Climax-Scotts athletics.

The optional message box at checkout is for a note to the Foundation, such as how you would like your gift acknowledged.

Give by check

Make checks payable to Climax-Scotts Community Schools Foundation.

Climax-Scotts Community Schools Foundation
4704 South 29th Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49048

Questions about giving?

We’re happy to talk through scholarships, classroom grants, and other ways to support Climax-Scotts students.

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About your gift

  • Climax-Scotts Community Schools Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. No goods or services are provided in exchange for your gift.
  • Every donor receives a written acknowledgment for tax records. Keep it; the IRS requires one for gifts of $250 or more.
  • Designated gifts, such as the Gary Fisher Athletic Memorial Fund, are used for the purpose you name. If that purpose ever becomes impossible or impractical, the Board of Directors may redirect the gift to the closest related purpose within the Foundation’s mission.
  • Gifts are generally not refundable. If a gift was made in error or in the wrong amount, email us within 30 days and we will work with you to correct it.
  • Payments are processed by PayPal. We never see or store your card or bank details. See our Privacy Policy for how donor information is handled.

Federal Tax ID (EIN): 93-3775147. Read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

The Climax-Scotts Community Schools Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. While our primary mission is to support and benefit the students, staff, and programs of Climax-Scotts Community Schools, the Foundation is a separate legal and financial entity. The Foundation is not governed by, directly affiliated with, or an agent of the Climax-Scotts Community Schools, the C-S School Board or administration. Contributions made to the Foundation are managed independently to fulfill our mission of educational support.

How we support

How donations are directed

Every gift to the Foundation is directed into one of the areas below. Funding is awarded through the Foundation’s own programs and grant process, so we are unable to consider direct requests for individual projects, clubs, or activities.

Scholarships

Awards for graduating seniors pursuing colleges, universities, and trade schools.

Departmental Grants

Funding for teachers and departments to enhance classroom learning.

Educational Development Programs

Support for school programs, clubs and organizations that broaden student opportunity.

Who we support

  • Students
  • Teachers
  • Staff

With gratitude

Thank you to our supporters

Our work is made possible by the generosity of these foundations, families, and community partners.

Founding Partner

  • Collver Family Foundation

    Collver Family Legacy Scholarship

Scholarship Donors

  • Ellen Pierce

  • Marian Jaeschke

    In honor of Bethel Ebinger — Scholarship for Trades