Devos Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Devos Family Foundation is a private foundation in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $9.6 million in 29 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $4.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$9.6 million
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$4.0 million
- Assets$2,950
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.4 million the year before.
60% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.4 million | 30 | $4,825 |
| 2024 | $9.6 million | 29 | $2,950 |
How to apply
Devos Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Devos Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 16 | $8.1 million |
| Florida | 7 | $984,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $300,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $150,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $53,232 |
| New York | 2 | $20,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Corewell Health Foundation | Capital campaign - helen devos children's hospital | $4.0 million |
| Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital | Capital campaign - pediatric children's hospital | $1.3 million |
| Pine Rest Foundation | Capital campaign - pediatric center of behavioral health | $1.3 million |
| Corewell Health Foundation | Capital campaign | $1.0 million |
| United Way of Florida | Project/program - hurrican milton relief | $500,000 |
| Orlando Magic Youth Foundation | General operating | $360,000 |
| John Ball Zoo | Capital campaign | $300,000 |
| Philanthropy Roundtable | Project/program - simon-devos prize for philanthropic leadership | $300,000 |
| Alliance for Children Everywhere | General operating | $150,000 |
| University of Central Florida Foundation Inc | Project/program - devos sport business management graduate program dean's scholarships | $90,000 |
| Heart of West Michigan United Way | Project/program - coalition to end homelessness | $60,000 |
| One Starfish Foundation | Project/program - rapid rehousing pilot | $60,000 |
| Shaquille O'Neal Foundation | General operating | $53,232 |
| Community Rebuilders | General operating | $50,000 |
| Greater Grand Rapids Chamber Foundation | Project/program - housing next | $50,000 |
| Greater Grand Rapids Chamber Foundation | Project/program - 100 in 100 initiative | $50,000 |
| Degage Ministries | General operating | $30,000 |
| St Cecilia Music Center | General operating | $20,000 |
| The First Academy | General operating | $20,000 |
| New York University Stern School of Business | Project/program - anxious generation | $12,500 |
| Let Grow Inc | General operating | $7,500 |
| Corewell Health Foundation | General operating | $5,000 |
| HW Living Ventures DBA Beer City Dogs Biscuits | General operating | $5,000 |
| National Charitable Fund | General operating | $5,000 |
| United Against Poverty | General operating | $5,000 |
| Rollins College | General operating | $4,500 |
| Greater Grand Rapids Chamber Foundation | Project/program - national civics bee | $2,500 |
| Professionals in Christian Philanthropy | General operating | $2,500 |
| United Way of South Central Michigan | Project/program - tornado relief | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard M Devos Jr
- Daniel G Devos
- Suzanne C Devos
- Douglas L Devos
- Robert H Schierbeek
- Jeffrey S Bowerman
- Susan E Valcq
- Jason L Zylstra
- Pamela Parriott
Questions people ask
Does Devos Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Devos Family Foundation give?
$9.6 million in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Devos Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard M Devos Jr (Director), Daniel G Devos (Director), Suzanne C Devos (Director) and Douglas L Devos (President/Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Devos Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and human services.