CDV5 Foundation
Accepts applications
CDV5 Foundation is a private foundation in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.2 million in 59 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $925,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.2 million
- Number of grants59
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$925,000
- Assets$82.1 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.6 million the year before.
32% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.6 million | 59 | $81.4 million |
| 2024 | $4.2 million | 59 | $82.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Suzanne C Devos 200 Monroe Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (616) 643-4700 |
| What to submit | Details available at CDV5FOUNDATION.org |
| Restrictions | More information on the foundation's funding priorities is available at CDV5FOUNDATION.org |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What CDV5 Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 54 | $3.8 million |
| Colorado | 1 | $210,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $75,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services | Capital campaign | $925,000 |
| Gerald R Ford Presidential Foundation | Capital campaign | $500,000 |
| Grand Action Foundation 20 | Capital campaign | $500,000 |
| Chance Sports | Project/program - west michigan expansion | $210,000 |
| Housing Kent | General operating | $200,000 |
| Ada Christian School Society | Capital campaign | $125,000 |
| Grand Rapids Public Schools Foundation | Project/program - gr8 sports, great kids | $125,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids | General operating | $100,000 |
| Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women | Project/program - financing pilot | $100,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | General operating | $75,000 |
| Potter's House | General operating | $75,000 |
| Rehoboth Christian School Association | General operating | $75,000 |
| Exalta Health | General operating | $50,000 |
| Heart of West Michigan United Way | General operating | $50,000 |
| Kent County Habitat for Humanity | General operating | $50,000 |
| Kids' Food Basket | General operating | $50,000 |
| Safe Haven Ministries Inc | General operating | $50,000 |
| Tall Turf Ministries | General operating | $50,000 |
| Grand Rapids Children's Museum | General operating | $40,000 |
| Grand Rapids Christian Schools | General operating | $40,000 |
| Momsbloom Inc | General operating | $40,000 |
| Baxter Community Center | General operating | $30,000 |
| Childrens Advocacy Center of Kent County | General operating | $30,000 |
| Community Food Clubs | General operating | $30,000 |
| Degage Ministries | General operating | $30,000 |
| Iccf Community Homes | General operating | $30,000 |
| Roosevelt Park Ministries Inc | General operating | $30,000 |
| Children's Healing Center | General operating | $25,000 |
| New City Kids Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| Next Step of West Michigan | General operating | $25,000 |
| Ready for School | General operating | $25,000 |
| Women's Resource Center | Project/program - new beginnings | $25,000 |
| Young Life - Central Grand Rapids | General operating | $25,000 |
| Aya Youth Collective | General operating | $20,000 |
| Base Camp Urban Outreach | General operating | $20,000 |
| Bethany Christian Services Inc | General operating | $20,000 |
| Da Blodgett - St John's | General operating | $20,000 |
| Family Promise of Grand Rapids | General operating | $20,000 |
| Gilda's Club Grand Rapids | General operating | $20,000 |
| Grand Rapids Downtown Market Education Foundation | General operating | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Suzanne C Devos
- Robert H Schierbeek
- Jeffrey S Bowerman
- Susan E Valcq
- Jason Zylstra
- Pamela Parriott
- Douglas L Devos
- Hannah J Shue
- Katelyn S Renker
Questions people ask
Does CDV5 Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does CDV5 Foundation give?
$4.2 million in tax year 2024, across 59 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs CDV5 Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Suzanne C Devos (President/Director), Robert H Schierbeek (Coo/Vp/Director), Jeffrey S Bowerman (VP of Tax) and Susan E Valcq (Treasurer/Secretary) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does CDV5 Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and youth programs.