CDV5 Foundation
Grand Rapids, MI · EIN 38-3035978. Reported 270 grants totalling $17.1M to 119 recipients across tax years 2021-2024. This foundation did not tell the IRS it funds only preselected organizations.
Does this foundation accept applications?
Yes -- on its own tax return. Form 990-PF asks every private foundation whether it makes grants only to organizations it selects itself. Of the 91,758 foundations in our data that made a grant and answered, 78% said yes -- and applying to those is wasted effort. CDV5 Foundation did not check that box on its most recent filing, which puts it in the minority that is at least open to being approached.
How big are its grants?
The median grant is $30,000. Half of everything it gave fell between $20,000 and $50,000; the smallest was $5,000 and the largest $925,000. If you are asking for materially more than the top of that range, you are asking the wrong foundation.
Every organization it funded
This is the complete list from its filings, largest first. Recipients are grouped by name and state as they were written on the returns, so an organization entered under two different names appears twice. Years funded is the number of separate tax years in which that name received money.
| Organization | Location | Total received | Grants | Years funded | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids Christian Schools | Grand Rapids, MI | $1,270,000 | 6 | 3 | 2024 |
| Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services | Grand Rapids, MI | $925,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Envision Foundation Inc | Wichita, KS | $855,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Grand Action Foundation 20 | Grand Rapids, MI | $575,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Children's Healing Center | Grand Rapids, MI | $550,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Keystone Community Church | Ada, MI | $550,000 | 4 | 3 | 2023 |
| Gerald R Ford Presidential Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | $500,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Rehoboth Christian School Association | Rehoboth, NM | $475,000 | 5 | 4 | 2024 |
| Grand Rapids Public Schools Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | $395,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Kids' Food Basket | Grand Rapids, MI | $350,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Women's Resource Center | Grand Rapids, MI | $340,000 | 4 | 3 | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI | $300,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Housing Kent | Grand Rapids, MI | $300,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Potter's House | Wyoming, MI | $300,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Wedgwood Christian Services | Grand Rapids, MI | $300,000 | 4 | 3 | 2023 |
| West Michigan Horticultural Society Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | $257,500 | 2 | 1 | 2021 |
| Ada Christian School Society | Ada, MI | $250,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Grand Rapids Community College Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | $250,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Mel Trotter Ministries | Grand Rapids, MI | $250,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | $250,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI | $250,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Corewell Health Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | $235,000 | 4 | 3 | 2024 |
| The Village Learning Center | Cedar Springs, MI | $222,500 | 2 | 1 | 2023 |
| Chance Sports | Denver, CO | $210,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| D a Blodgett-St Johns | Grand Rapids, MI | $200,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Exalta Health | Grand Rapids, MI | $200,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Heart of West Michigan United Way | Grand Rapids, MI | $200,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Safe Haven Ministries Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | $200,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Madison Square Christian Reformed Church | Grand Rapids, MI | $175,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Tall Turf Ministries | Grand Rapids, MI | $175,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Grand Rapids Children's Museum | Grand Rapids, MI | $160,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Home Repair Services of Kent County Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | $160,000 | 5 | 4 | 2024 |
| Streams of Hope | Grand Rapids, MI | $157,500 | 2 | 1 | 2021 |
| Grand Rapids Student Advancement Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | $150,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Hope Network | Grand Rapids, MI | $150,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| John Ball Zoo | Grand Rapids, MI | $150,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Our Hope Association | Grand Rapids, MI | $150,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| West Michigan Sports Commission | Grand Rapids, MI | $150,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Bethany Christian Services Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | $135,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Aya Youth Collective | Grand Rapids, MI | $120,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Community Food Clubs | Grand Rapids, MI | $120,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Degage Ministries | Grand Rapids, MI | $120,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| West Michigan Aviation Academy Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | $120,000 | 3 | 2 | 2022 |
| Roosevelt Park Ministries Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | $115,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Partners Worldwide | Grand Rapids, MI | $110,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women | Grand Rapids, MI | $100,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Grand Rapids Symphony Society | Grand Rapids, MI | $100,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | $100,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Grand Valley State University | Grand Rapids, MI | $100,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| K-Connect | Grand Rapids, MI | $100,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Kent County Habitat for Humanity | Grand Rapids, MI | $100,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Living Stones Academy | Grand Rapids, MI | $100,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| New City Kids Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | $100,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Stand Together Foundation | Baltimore, MD | $100,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| West Michigan Construction Institute | Grand Rapids, MI | $100,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Grand Rapids Art Museum | Grand Rapids, MI | $95,000 | 4 | 3 | 2023 |
| Baxter Community Center | Grand Rapids, MI | $90,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Childrens Advocacy Center of Kent County | Grand Rapids, MI | $90,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Orlando Magic Youth Foundation Inc | Orlando, FL | $90,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Base Camp Urban Outreach | Grand Rapids, MI | $80,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Family Promise of Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI | $80,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Gilda's Club Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI | $80,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Grand Rapids Initiative for Leaders | Grand Rapids, MI | $80,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Kids Hope USA Inc | Zeeland, MI | $80,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| The Other Way Ministries | Grand Rapids, MI | $80,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Breakthrough T1D | Southfield, MI | $75,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Hope College | Holland, MI | $75,000 | 2 | 1 | 2021 |
| International Justice Mission | Washington, DC | $75,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Young Life - Central Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI | $75,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Grandville Avenue Arts and Humanities Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | $60,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Iccf Community Homes | Grand Rapids, MI | $60,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation | Hagerstown, MD | $60,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| New City Neighbors | Grand Rapids, MI | $60,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Artprize Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI | $50,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Community Action House | Holland, MI | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Disability Advocates of Kent County | Grand Rapids, MI | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Ferris Foundation | Big Rapids, MI | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Greater Grand Rapids Chamber Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Next Step of West Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | $50,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Spectrum Health Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Access of West Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | $45,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| All Belong Center for Inclusive Education | Wyoming, MI | $45,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Bridge Street Ministries | Grand Rapids, MI | $45,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Helen Devos Children's Hospital Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | $45,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital | Grand Rapids, MI | $45,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Chicago Cubs Charities | Chicago, IL | $40,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Grand Rapids Community Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | $40,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Grand Rapids Downtown Market Education Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | $40,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Guiding Light Mission Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | $40,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Momsbloom Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | $40,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Oakdale Neighbors | Grand Rapids, MI | $40,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Children's Assessment Center | Grand Rapids, MI | $30,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Rockford, MI | $30,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Ronald Mcdonald House of Western Michigan Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | $30,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Downtown Grand Rapids Inc Dba Artprize | Grand Rapids, MI | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Hope College - Philanthropy and Engagement | Holland, MI | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Opportunity Resource Fund | Lansing, MI | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Project Green | Grand Rapids, MI | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Ready for School | Holland, MI | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Rockford Community Service Center | Rockford, MI | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Strategic Workforce Solutions | Grand Rapids, MI | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Young Life | Ada, MI | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| BEYOND26 Inc | Grandville, MI | $20,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Da Blodgett - St John's | Grand Rapids, MI | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Linc Community Revitalization Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Valeos Transplant Society | Washington, DC | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Young Money Finances | Grand Rapids, MI | $20,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Bridge Street House of Prayer | Grand Rapids, MI | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Christian Learning Center | Wyoming, MI | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park | Grand Rapids, MI | $15,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Inner City Christian Federation | Grand Rapids, MI | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Streams | Grand Rapids, MI | $15,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| West Michigan Center for Arts and Technology | Grand Rapids, MI | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| African Resource Center of West Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Grand Rapids Public Library Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Greater Michigan Council Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| I Understand Love Heals | Ada, MI | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| The First Tee of West Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Saint Mary's Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
66 of 119 (55%) received money in more than one year over the 4 years we hold.
Measured the way we measure every foundation -- what share of one year's grantees are funded again the next -- this one retains 64%, across 3 year-to-year transitions. The median foundation retains about 67%, so this one is about typical. This measures how often it paid the same organizations again. It says nothing about whether it would consider a new one.
What the money was for
Taken verbatim from the purpose field of its filings. This is the closest thing to a statement of what this foundation cares about, in its own words.
- Envision Foundation Inc
PROJECT/PROGRAM - EQUIPMENT ACQUISITION - Chance Sports
PROJECT/PROGRAM - WEST MICHIGAN EXPANSION - Grand Rapids Student Advancement Foundation
PROJECT/PROGRAM - GR8 SPORTS, GREAT KIDS - Home Repair Services of Kent County Inc
PROJECT/PROGRAM - VETERAN HEROES PROGRAM - Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women
PROJECT/PROGRAM - FINANCING PILOT - K-Connect
PROJECT/PROGRAM - HOUSING KENT
What kind of organizations it funds
By the activity category the IRS assigns each recipient, for the 211 grants where we could match the recipient to a registered organization. The categories are the IRS's. The match, made from the name and address on the return, is ours.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants | Total | Median grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 82 | $5,100,000 | $30,000 |
| 2022 | 70 | $4,247,500 | $30,000 |
| 2023 | 59 | $3,592,500 | $30,000 |
| 2024 | 59 | $4,172,500 | $25,000 |
Tax years, not calendar years, and the most recent year is usually incomplete -- filings arrive about a year late, so a low final year means late paperwork rather than a foundation winding down.
Already committed for future years
Form 990-PF has a separate schedule for grants approved but not yet paid. CDV5 Foundation has 55 of them, worth $4,870,000. This is the one part of the filing that looks forward rather than back.
| Organization | Location | Approved |
|---|---|---|
| Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services | Grand Rapids, MI | $925,000 |
| Grand Rapids Christian Schools | Grand Rapids, MI | $800,000 |
| Grand Action Foundation 20 | Grand Rapids, MI | $500,000 |
| K-Connect | Grand Rapids, MI | $300,000 |
| Chance Sports | Denver, CO | $290,000 |
| Housing Kent | Grand Rapids, MI | $200,000 |
| Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | $150,000 |
| Ada Christian School Society | Ada, MI | $125,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI | $125,000 |
| Grand Rapids Public Schools Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | $100,000 |
| Hope Network | Grand Rapids, MI | $100,000 |
| Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | $100,000 |
| Potter's House | Wyoming, MI | $75,000 |
| Rehoboth Christian School Association | Rehoboth, NM | $75,000 |
| Exalta Health | Grand Rapids, MI | $60,000 |
Where its money goes
89% of its giving went to organizations in Michigan. If your organization is based elsewhere, look in the recipient list for grants to your area before writing.
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Funders that support the same organizations
These funders gave to organizations this one also funded -- some private foundations, some community foundations and other grantmaking charities. Shared grantees are a sign of overlapping priorities and nothing more: they do not show that any of these funders would consider a new organization. Each page says what its filings show.
How to approach this foundation
- Check you are its size. The median grant is $30,000. A request many times that size asks for something it has rarely or never given.
- Check you are in its geography. Its giving is concentrated in Michigan.
- Read the recipient list above for organizations like yours. If nothing on it resembles your work, that is a real answer, and a cheap one to get.
- Look up the current filing before writing. The 990-PF names the foundation's officers and, where one exists, its application procedure. We link it below.
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Where these numbers come from
Everything above is taken from CDV5 Foundation's own Form 990-PF filings, which the IRS publishes in bulk. We used 4 returns (tax years 2021-2024). Grant figures are from its returns. Matching recipients to registered organizations, their IRS classifications, the retention rate and the funders that support the same organizations are our own calculations, described in how we build this.
Address of record on the latest return: 200 Monroe Avenue Nw, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503. This is the address the foundation gave the IRS; many small foundations file through an accountant or a bank trust department, so it may not be where post to a programme officer should go.
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