Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation
Grand Rapids, MI · EIN 38-3035972. Reported 480 grants totalling $57.1M to 221 organizations across tax years 2021-2024. This foundation did not tell the IRS it funds only preselected organizations.
Yesaccepts unsolicited requests
$25,000median grant
$57.1Mgranted, 2021-2024
221organizations funded
58%of grantees funded again the next year
$66.7Massets, 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. Douglas & Maria Devos 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 $25,000. Half of everything it gave fell between $10,000 and $100,000; the smallest was $250 and the largest $6,185,000. 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. 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.
| Organization | Location | Total received | Grants | Years funded | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Grand Rapids Chamber Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | $8,652,600 | 5 | 3 | 2023 |
| National Constitution Center | Philadelphia, PA | $6,647,500 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Purdue Research Foundation Inc | West Lafayette, IN | $5,550,000 | 6 | 4 | 2024 |
| The Seminar Network Inc | Arlington, VA | $2,000,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Leading Educators Inc | New Orleans, LA | $1,911,020 | 3 | 2 | 2022 |
| Center for Sound Literacy Foundation | Kentwood, MI | $1,500,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Stand Together Foundation | Baltimore, MD | $1,500,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Grand Rapids Christian Schools | Grand Rapids, MI | $1,260,000 | 7 | 4 | 2024 |
| Wake Forest University | Winston Salem, NC | $1,126,000 | 7 | 4 | 2024 |
| Corewell Health Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | $1,017,250 | 8 | 3 | 2024 |
| United States Sailing Foundaton | Bristol, RI | $1,000,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| National Christian Foundation West Michigan | Ada, MI | $941,800 | 4 | 3 | 2024 |
| Heart of West Michigan United Way | Grand Rapids, MI | $860,500 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Living Stones Academy | Grand Rapids, MI | $767,250 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research | Washington, DC | $750,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Grand Action Foundation 20 | Grand Rapids, MI | $750,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Keystone Community Church | Ada, MI | $735,000 | 10 | 4 | 2024 |
| Bethany Christian Services Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | $600,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Luis Palau Association | Portland, OR | $600,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| West Michigan Community Tennis Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | $550,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Calvin University | Grand Rapids, MI | $545,000 | 6 | 4 | 2024 |
| Gerald R Ford Presidential Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | $502,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Ada Township | Ada, MI | $500,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| National Sailing Hall of Fame & Museum Inc | Newport, RI | $500,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI | $500,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Grand Rapids Community College Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | $488,500 | 5 | 2 | 2023 |
| Area Community Service Employment & Training Council | Grand Rapids, MI | $430,000 | 3 | 1 | 2021 |
| Mackinac Center | Midland, MI | $425,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Grand Rapids Public Schools Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | $405,000 | 4 | 3 | 2024 |
| Strategic Workforce Solutions | Grand Rapids, MI | $400,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Spectrum Health Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | $393,000 | 4 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Nyc Leadership Academy Inc | Long Island City, NY | $393,000 | 2 | 1 | 2021 |
| Potter's House | Wyoming, MI | $325,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Orlando Magic Youth Foundation Inc | Orlando, FL | $315,500 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| K-Connect | Grand Rapids, MI | $312,500 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| D a Blodgett-St Johns | Grand Rapids, MI | $300,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Safe Haven Ministries Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | $280,500 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Urban League of West Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | $275,360 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Rehoboth Christian School Association | Rehoboth, NM | $275,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Innovation Network for Communities | Tamworth, NH | $270,750 | 2 | 1 | 2021 |
| Project Green | Grand Rapids, MI | $255,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services | Grand Rapids, MI | $250,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Public Museum of Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI | $250,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| West Michigan Horticultural Society Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | $250,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| West Michigan Christian Foundation | Ada, MI | $246,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Children's Healing Center | Grand Rapids, MI | $245,000 | 6 | 4 | 2024 |
| Arts Marketplace at Studio Park | Grand Rapids, MI | $244,080 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Wedgwood Christian Services | Grand Rapids, MI | $235,000 | 2 | 1 | 2021 |
| Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty | Grand Rapids, MI | $230,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Cornerstone University | Grand Rapids, MI | $230,000 | 2 | 1 | 2021 |
| Lawrence Technological University | Southfield, MI | $200,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| West Michigan Youth Ballet | Ada, MI | $190,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Kconnect | Grand Rapids, MI | $162,500 | 2 | 1 | 2024 |
| Alliance for Children Everywhere | Seattle, WA | $160,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Baxter Community Center | Grand Rapids, MI | $160,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI | $150,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Construction Allies in Action | Grand Rapids, MI | $150,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| First Steps Kent | Grand Rapids, MI | $150,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Grand Rapids Student Advancement Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | $150,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Helen Devos Children's Hospital Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | $150,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Special Olympics Michigan Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | $150,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| West Michigan Sports Commission | Grand Rapids, MI | $150,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative | Grand Rapids, MI | $140,000 | 2 | 1 | 2021 |
| Junior Achievement of the Michigan Great Lakes | Grand Rapids, MI | $140,000 | 2 | 1 | 2021 |
| Life International Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | $140,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Family Promise of Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI | $130,000 | 4 | 3 | 2024 |
| City of Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI | $125,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Aya Youth Collective | Grand Rapids, MI | $120,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Childrens Advocacy Center of Kent County | Grand Rapids, MI | $120,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Grand Rapids Initiative for Leaders | Grand Rapids, MI | $120,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Literacy Center of West Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | $120,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Pregnancy Resource Center | Grand Rapids, MI | $120,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Community Food Clubs | Grand Rapids, MI | $105,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Tall Turf Ministries | Grand Rapids, MI | $105,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Grand Rapids Community Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | $101,000 | 5 | 4 | 2024 |
| American Enterprise Institute | Washington, DC | $100,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Brees Dream Foundation | Independence, OH | $100,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Christian Leaders Ministries Inc | Spring Lake, MI | $100,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Degage Ministries | Grand Rapids, MI | $100,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| National Football Foundation - Joe Tiller Chapter of Northwest Indiana | West Lafayette, IN | $100,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| New City Kids Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | $100,000 | 5 | 4 | 2024 |
| New York Yacht Club Foundation | New York, NY | $100,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Philanthropy Roundtable | Washington, DC | $100,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| The Other Way Ministries | Grand Rapids, MI | $100,000 | 4 | 3 | 2023 |
| United States Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association Inc | New London, CT | $100,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Vibrant Futures | Grand Rapids, MI | $100,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| West Michigan Construction Institute | Grand Rapids, MI | $100,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Iccf Community Homes | Grand Rapids, MI | $96,200 | 4 | 3 | 2024 |
| Streams of Hope | Grand Rapids, MI | $95,000 | 3 | 2 | 2022 |
| Conductive Learning Center of North America | Grand Rapids, MI | $90,000 | 2 | 1 | 2021 |
| Exalta Health | Grand Rapids, MI | $90,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Start Garden LLC | Grand Rapids, MI | $90,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Oakdale Neighbors | Grand Rapids, MI | $88,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Access of West Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | $80,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Grand Rapids Art Museum | Grand Rapids, MI | $80,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Make-a-Wish Foundation of Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | $80,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Roosevelt Park Ministries Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | $75,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Young Life - Greater Grand Rapids | Ada, MI | $75,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Grand Rapids Public Schools | Grand Rapids, MI | $71,350 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Talent 2025 Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | $71,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | $70,000 | 2 | 1 | 2021 |
| West Michigan Aviation Academy Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | $70,000 | 3 | 2 | 2022 |
| Girls Choral Academy | Grand Rapids, MI | $60,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Women's Resource Center | Grand Rapids, MI | $60,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Artprize Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI | $50,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Christian Leaders Nfp | Spring Lake, MI | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Disability Advocates of Kent County | Grand Rapids, MI | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Grandville Avenue Arts and Humanities Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | $50,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Home Repair Services of Kent County | Grand Rapids, MI | $50,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Kent County Habitat for Humanity | Grand Rapids, MI | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Kent School Services Network | Grand Rapids, MI | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Young Life | Ada, MI | $50,000 | 3 | 1 | 2021 |
| Ferris State University | Big Rapids, MI | $49,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Base Camp Urban Outreach | Grand Rapids, MI | $45,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Bridge Street Ministries | Grand Rapids, MI | $45,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Streams | Grand Rapids, MI | $45,000 | 2 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Dock Ministry | Grand Rapids, MI | $45,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Young Money Finances | Grand Rapids, MI | $42,500 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Children's Assessment Center | Grand Rapids, MI | $40,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Grand Rapids Children's Museum | Grand Rapids, MI | $40,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Grand Rapids Symphony Society | Grand Rapids, MI | $40,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Great Lakes Center for the Arts | Bay Harbor, MI | $40,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Guiding Light Mission Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | $40,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Partners Worldwide | Grand Rapids, MI | $40,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Brown-Hutcherson Ministries | Grand Rapids, MI | $35,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Camp Roger | Rockford, MI | $30,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Ele's Place Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | $30,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Gilda's Club Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI | $30,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Grace's Table | Grand Rapids, MI | $30,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Grand Valley State University | Allendale, MI | $30,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Kentwood Public Schools | Kentwood, MI | $30,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Munson Healthcare Foundations | Traverse City, MI | $30,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Ron Ball - Evangelistic Association Inc | Prestonsburg, KY | $30,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| STEM Greenhouse Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | $30,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Adventhealth Foundation Central Florida | Orlando, FL | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Community Food Club of Greater Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Covenant House Michigan | Detroit, MI | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Crossroads Bible Church of Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Downtown Grand Rapids Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Downtown Grand Rapids Inc Dba Artprize | Grand Rapids, MI | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Hosanna - Faith Comes By Hearing | Albuquerque, NM | $25,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Linc Community Revitalization Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Rockford Community Service Center | Rockford, MI | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Cord Group | Grand Rapids, MI | $24,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Grand Rapids Downtown Market Education Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | $22,500 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Council of Michigan Foundations Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | $21,200 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Help Pregnancy Crisis Aid Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | $21,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Young Life - Central Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI | $21,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Cape Eleuthera Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | $20,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Community Ministries Program - Trinity United Methodist Church | Grand Rapids, MI | $20,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Multiplication Network Ministries | Sauk Village, IL | $20,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| The Village Learning Center | Cedar Springs, MI | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Trinity United Methodist Church | Grand Rapids, MI | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Char-Em United Way Inc | Petoskey, MI | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Dock Ministries | Wyoming, MI | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Kids' Food Basket | Grand Rapids, MI | $15,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Michigan Crossroads Council Boy Scouts of America | Grand Rapids, MI | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Talentfirst Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Van Andel Research Institute | Grand Rapids, MI | $15,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Godwin Heights Public Schools | Wyoming, MI | $11,650 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park | Grand Rapids, MI | $11,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Kent County Youth Agricultural Association | Lowell, MI | $10,738 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Asociacion Para La Educacion Teologica Hispana Inc | Orlando, FL | $10,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Bridge Street House of Prayer | Grand Rapids, MI | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Christian Learning Center | Wyoming, MI | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Davenport University | Grand Rapids, MI | $10,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Figure Skating in Harlem Inc | New York, NY | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Forest Hills Public Schools | Grand Rapids, MI | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Foundation for Vision Research | Grand Rapids, MI | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Greater Michigan Council Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | $10,000 | 2 | 1 | 2021 |
| Inner City Christian Federation | Grand Rapids, MI | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Kent County Parks Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Kent Intermediate School District | Grand Rapids, MI | $10,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Msa Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Mystic Seaport Museum Inc | Mystic, CT | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Our Hope Association | Grand Rapids, MI | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Saint Mary's Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Ron Ball Association | Prestonsburg, KY | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Ronald Mcdonald House of Western Michigan Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Treetops Collective | Grand Rapids, MI | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Jason Kinzler Family First Foundation | Lowell, MI | $9,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Godfrey-Lee Public Schools | Wyoming, MI | $7,900 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Inc | Topeka, KS | $7,700 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Grand Rapids Griffins Youth Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | $6,500 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| West Michigan Hockey Youth Foundation Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | $6,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Grand Rapids Public Library Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | $6,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Cedar Springs Public Schools | Cedar Springs, MI | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Comstock Park Public Schools | Comstock Park, MI | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | Glenview, IL | $5,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center | Grand Rapids, MI | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Grand Rapids Urban League Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | $5,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Grand Valley Premier Soccer Club | Kentwood, MI | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Huron Academy | Clinton Township, MI | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Kent City Community Schools | Kent City, MI | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Lowell Area Schools | Lowell, MI | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| St Cecilia Music Society | Grand Rapids, MI | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Westfield Preparatory High School | Redford Charter Townsh, MI | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Wyoming Public Schools | Wyoming, MI | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Hispanic Center of Western Michigan Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Inland Lake Yachting Association Inc | Troy, WI | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Samaritas | Grand Rapids, MI | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Broadway Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Brody's Be Cafe LLC | Ada, MI | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Wealth's Wisdom Ministries Inc | Wyoming, MI | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Bissell Pet Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | $1,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Grand Rapids Nehemiah Project | Grand Rapids, MI | $1,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Sparking Literacy Inc | Naples, FL | $1,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Bay View Association of the United Methodist Church | Petosky, MI | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Faith Hospice | Grand Rapids, MI | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Students International | Visalia, CA | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Wellspring Living Inc | Atlanta, GA | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Boyne Area Community Christmas | Boyne City, MI | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Charlevoix Humane Society | Boyne City, MI | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Georgetown Christian Fellowship | Hudsonville, MI | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Grace Baptist Church & Birmingham Bible Institute | Birmingham, MI | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Mel Trotter Ministries | Grand Rapids, MI | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Newaygo County Compassion Home for the Terminally Ill | Fremont, MI | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Revive and Thrive Project | Grand Rapids, MI | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Westminster Presbyterian Church | Grand Rapids, MI | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| World Vision International | Federal Way, WA | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
114 of 221 (52%) 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 58%, 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.
- Greater Grand Rapids Chamber Foundation
PROJECT/PROGRAM - OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL - The Seminar Network Inc
PROJECT/PROGRAM - THE MICHIGAN FUND - Purdue Research Foundation Inc
PROJECT/PROGRAM - CORNERSTONE FOR BUSINESS - Stand Together Foundation
PROJECT/PROGRAM - GRAND RAPIDS PROJECT - Leading Educators Inc
PROJECT/PROGRAM - EDNET 2021-2022 - National Christian Foundation West Michigan
PROJECT/PROGRAM - FAMILY LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE
What kind of organizations it funds
By the recipient's own IRS classification, for the 346 grants where we could identify the organization. These are assigned categories, not our guesses.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants | Total | Median grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 151 | $15.1M | $25,000 |
| 2022 | 129 | $14.5M | $25,000 |
| 2023 | 107 | $17.1M | $25,000 |
| 2024 | 93 | $10.5M | $30,000 |
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. Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation has 49 of them, worth $17.8M. 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.
| Organization | Location | Approved |
|---|---|---|
| National Constitution Center | Philadelphia, PA | $4,750,000 |
| Purdue Research Foundation Inc | West Lafayette, IN | $4,000,000 |
| United States Sailing Foundaton | Bristol, RI | $1,500,000 |
| Greater Grand Rapids Chamber Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | $880,000 |
| Grand Rapids Christian Schools | Grand Rapids, MI | $800,000 |
| Grand Action Foundation 20 | Grand Rapids, MI | $650,000 |
| Ada Township | Ada, MI | $500,000 |
| Gerald R Ford Presidential Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | $500,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI | $500,000 |
| Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services | Grand Rapids, MI | $250,000 |
| Public Museum of Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI | $250,000 |
| Children's Healing Center | Grand Rapids, MI | $250,000 |
| Keystone Community Church | Ada, MI | $250,000 |
| National Sailing Hall of Fame Museum Inc | Newport, RI | $250,000 |
| Bethany Christian Services Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | $234,000 |
Where its money goes
Foundations concentrate geographically far more than their mission statements suggest. 58% 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.
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Funders that support the same organizations
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How to approach this foundation
- Check you are its size. The median grant is $25,000. Asking for ten times that is the most common way small organizations waste a submission.
- 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 Douglas & Maria Devos 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.
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