FundersMichigan

CDV5 Foundation

Grand Rapids, MI · EIN 38-3035978. Reported 270 grants totalling $17.1M to 119 organizations across tax years 2021-2024. This foundation did not tell the IRS it funds only preselected organizations.

Yesaccepts unsolicited requests
$30,000median grant
$17.1Mgranted, 2021-2024
119organizations funded
64%of grantees funded again the next year
$82.1Massets, latest filing

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.

This is the foundation's own statement to the IRS, not our judgement, and it says nothing about whether they have a form, a deadline, or an appetite for new grantees. Treat it as the reason this foundation is worth your research time, not as an invitation. Many small foundations of this kind have no website and no application process -- a letter of inquiry is the normal first step.

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.

$5,000 - $10,000
8 grants
$10,000 - $25,000
90 grants
$25,000 - $50,000
69 grants
$50,000 - $100,000
45 grants
$100,000 and Up
58 grants

Every organization it funded

This is the complete list from its filings, largest first. Years funded is the number of separate tax years in which the organization received money -- more than one means a real relationship rather than a one-off.

OrganizationLocationTotal receivedGrantsYears fundedLast
Grand Rapids Christian SchoolsGrand Rapids, MI$1,270,000632024
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health ServicesGrand Rapids, MI$925,000112024
Envision Foundation IncWichita, KS$855,000332023
Grand Action Foundation 20Grand Rapids, MI$575,000332024
Children's Healing CenterGrand Rapids, MI$550,000332024
Keystone Community ChurchAda, MI$550,000432023
Gerald R Ford Presidential FoundationGrand Rapids, MI$500,000112024
Rehoboth Christian School AssociationRehoboth, NM$475,000542024
Grand Rapids Public Schools FoundationGrand Rapids, MI$395,000332024
Kids' Food BasketGrand Rapids, MI$350,000442024
Women's Resource CenterGrand Rapids, MI$340,000432024
Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MI$300,000332024
Housing KentGrand Rapids, MI$300,000222024
Potter's HouseWyoming, MI$300,000442024
Wedgwood Christian ServicesGrand Rapids, MI$300,000432023
West Michigan Horticultural Society IncGrand Rapids, MI$257,500212021
Ada Christian School SocietyAda, MI$250,000222024
Grand Rapids Community College FoundationGrand Rapids, MI$250,000112021
Mel Trotter MinistriesGrand Rapids, MI$250,000112021
Mental Health Foundation of West MichiganGrand Rapids, MI$250,000222022
YMCA of Greater Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MI$250,000112023
Corewell Health FoundationGrand Rapids, MI$235,000432024
The Village Learning CenterCedar Springs, MI$222,500212023
Chance SportsDenver, CO$210,000112024
D a Blodgett-St JohnsGrand Rapids, MI$200,000222022
Exalta HealthGrand Rapids, MI$200,000442024
Heart of West Michigan United WayGrand Rapids, MI$200,000442024
Safe Haven Ministries IncGrand Rapids, MI$200,000442024
Madison Square Christian Reformed ChurchGrand Rapids, MI$175,000112021
Tall Turf MinistriesGrand Rapids, MI$175,000442024
Grand Rapids Children's MuseumGrand Rapids, MI$160,000442024
Home Repair Services of Kent County IncGrand Rapids, MI$160,000542024
Streams of HopeGrand Rapids, MI$157,500212021
Grand Rapids Student Advancement FoundationGrand Rapids, MI$150,000112021
Hope NetworkGrand Rapids, MI$150,000332023
John Ball ZooGrand Rapids, MI$150,000222022
Our Hope AssociationGrand Rapids, MI$150,000112023
West Michigan Sports CommissionGrand Rapids, MI$150,000112023
Bethany Christian Services IncGrand Rapids, MI$135,000442024
Aya Youth CollectiveGrand Rapids, MI$120,000442024
Community Food ClubsGrand Rapids, MI$120,000442024
Degage MinistriesGrand Rapids, MI$120,000442024
West Michigan Aviation Academy FoundationGrand Rapids, MI$120,000322022
Roosevelt Park Ministries IncGrand Rapids, MI$115,000442024
Partners WorldwideGrand Rapids, MI$110,000442024
Grand Rapids Opportunities for WomenGrand Rapids, MI$100,000112024
Grand Rapids Symphony SocietyGrand Rapids, MI$100,000112023
Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth IncGrand Rapids, MI$100,000112021
Grand Valley State UniversityGrand Rapids, MI$100,000112021
K-ConnectGrand Rapids, MI$100,000112021
Kent County Habitat for HumanityGrand Rapids, MI$100,000222024
Living Stones AcademyGrand Rapids, MI$100,000112021
New City Kids IncGrand Rapids, MI$100,000442024
Stand Together FoundationBaltimore, MD$100,000112021
West Michigan Construction InstituteGrand Rapids, MI$100,000112022
Grand Rapids Art MuseumGrand Rapids, MI$95,000432023
Baxter Community CenterGrand Rapids, MI$90,000332024
Childrens Advocacy Center of Kent CountyGrand Rapids, MI$90,000332024
Orlando Magic Youth Foundation IncOrlando, FL$90,000112021
Base Camp Urban OutreachGrand Rapids, MI$80,000442024
Family Promise of Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MI$80,000442024
Gilda's Club Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MI$80,000442024
Grand Rapids Initiative for LeadersGrand Rapids, MI$80,000442024
Kids Hope USA IncZeeland, MI$80,000442024
The Other Way MinistriesGrand Rapids, MI$80,000442024
Breakthrough T1DSouthfield, MI$75,000112024
Hope CollegeHolland, MI$75,000212021
International Justice MissionWashington, DC$75,000332023
Young Life - Central Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MI$75,000332024
Grandville Avenue Arts and Humanities IncGrand Rapids, MI$60,000222022
Iccf Community HomesGrand Rapids, MI$60,000222024
Juvenile Diabetes Research FoundationHagerstown, MD$60,000222024
New City NeighborsGrand Rapids, MI$60,000222022
Artprize Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MI$50,000222022
Community Action HouseHolland, MI$50,000112021
Disability Advocates of Kent CountyGrand Rapids, MI$50,000112021
Ferris FoundationBig Rapids, MI$50,000112021
Greater Grand Rapids Chamber FoundationGrand Rapids, MI$50,000112021
Next Step of West MichiganGrand Rapids, MI$50,000222024
Spectrum Health FoundationGrand Rapids, MI$50,000112021
Access of West MichiganGrand Rapids, MI$45,000222024
All Belong Center for Inclusive EducationWyoming, MI$45,000332024
Bridge Street MinistriesGrand Rapids, MI$45,000332024
Helen Devos Children's Hospital FoundationGrand Rapids, MI$45,000222023
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation HospitalGrand Rapids, MI$45,000332024
Chicago Cubs CharitiesChicago, IL$40,000442024
Grand Rapids Community FoundationGrand Rapids, MI$40,000222022
Grand Rapids Downtown Market Education FoundationGrand Rapids, MI$40,000222024
Guiding Light Mission IncGrand Rapids, MI$40,000442024
Momsbloom IncGrand Rapids, MI$40,000112024
Oakdale NeighborsGrand Rapids, MI$40,000442024
Children's Assessment CenterGrand Rapids, MI$30,000112021
Fellowship of Christian AthletesRockford, MI$30,000112022
The Ronald Mcdonald House of Western Michigan IncGrand Rapids, MI$30,000332024
Downtown Grand Rapids Inc Dba ArtprizeGrand Rapids, MI$25,000112023
Hope College - Philanthropy and EngagementHolland, MI$25,000112022
Opportunity Resource FundLansing, MI$25,000112022
Project GreenGrand Rapids, MI$25,000112023
Ready for SchoolHolland, MI$25,000112024
Rockford Community Service CenterRockford, MI$25,000112021
Strategic Workforce SolutionsGrand Rapids, MI$25,000112023
Young LifeAda, MI$25,000112021
BEYOND26 IncGrandville, MI$20,000222022
Da Blodgett - St John'sGrand Rapids, MI$20,000112024
Linc Community Revitalization IncGrand Rapids, MI$20,000112024
Valeos Transplant SocietyWashington, DC$20,000112024
Young Money FinancesGrand Rapids, MI$20,000222022
Bridge Street House of PrayerGrand Rapids, MI$15,000112021
Christian Learning CenterWyoming, MI$15,000112021
Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture ParkGrand Rapids, MI$15,000222023
Inner City Christian FederationGrand Rapids, MI$15,000112022
StreamsGrand Rapids, MI$15,000222024
West Michigan Center for Arts and TechnologyGrand Rapids, MI$15,000112021
African Resource Center of West MichiganGrand Rapids, MI$10,000112021
Grand Rapids Public Library FoundationGrand Rapids, MI$10,000112022
Greater Michigan Council IncGrand Rapids, MI$10,000112021
I Understand Love HealsAda, MI$10,000112024
The First Tee of West MichiganGrand Rapids, MI$10,000112023
Saint Mary's FoundationGrand Rapids, MI$5,000112021

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. A high number means its list is close to settled and a newcomer has to displace someone; a low one means it is still moving money around, which is where an opening is.

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.

What kind of organizations it funds

By the recipient's own IRS classification, for the 211 grants where we could identify the organization. These are assigned categories, not our guesses.

Education
44 grants
Human Services
36 grants
Housing & Shelter
21 grants
Youth Development
13 grants
Arts & Culture
13 grants
Health Care
12 grants
Food & Nutrition
10 grants
Philanthropy & Grantmaking
10 grants

Giving by year

Tax yearGrantsTotalMedian grant
202182$5,100,000$30,000
202270$4,247,500$30,000
202359$3,592,500$30,000
202459$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 -- and it also tells you how much of the next year's budget is already spoken for.

OrganizationLocationApproved
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health ServicesGrand Rapids, MI$925,000
Grand Rapids Christian SchoolsGrand Rapids, MI$800,000
Grand Action Foundation 20Grand Rapids, MI$500,000
K-ConnectGrand Rapids, MI$300,000
Chance SportsDenver, CO$290,000
Housing KentGrand Rapids, MI$200,000
Mental Health Foundation of West MichiganGrand Rapids, MI$150,000
Ada Christian School SocietyAda, MI$125,000
Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MI$125,000
Grand Rapids Public Schools FoundationGrand Rapids, MI$100,000
Hope NetworkGrand Rapids, MI$100,000
Mental Health Foundation of West MichiganGrand Rapids, MI$100,000
Potter's HouseWyoming, MI$75,000
Rehoboth Christian School AssociationRehoboth, NM$75,000
Exalta HealthGrand Rapids, MI$60,000

Where its money goes

Foundations concentrate geographically far more than their mission statements suggest. 89% of this one's giving went to organizations in Michigan. If you are outside its footprint, that matters more than how well your programme fits.

Michigan
$15.2M
Kansas
$855K
New Mexico
$475K
Colorado
$210K
Maryland
$160K
District of Columbia
$95K
Florida
$90K
Illinois
$40K

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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 the strongest available signal that two funders have overlapping priorities, and a funder already backing your peers is a far warmer prospect than one that merely lists your cause.

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund78 shared recipientsDouglas & Maria Devos Foundation73 shared recipientsGrand Rapids Community Foundation70 shared recipientsNatl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc65 shared recipientsDonor Advised Charitable Giving Inc59 shared recipientsDick and Betsy Devos Family Foundation50 shared recipients

How to approach this foundation

  1. Check you are its size. The median grant is $30,000. Asking for ten times that is the most common way small organizations waste a submission.
  2. Check you are in its geography. Its giving is concentrated in Michigan.
  3. 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.
  4. 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). Nothing here is scraped, inferred, or estimated.

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.

EIN 38-3035978 · See the original filings on ProPublica · How we build this

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