Dick and Betsy Devos Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Dick and Betsy Devos Family Foundation is a private foundation in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.1 million in 91 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$7.1 million
- Number of grants91
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$53.0 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was down from $7.2 million the year before.
40% 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 | $7.2 million | 120 | $57.6 million |
| 2024 | $7.1 million | 91 | $53.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Richard M Devos Jr 200 Monroe Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (616) 643-4700 |
| What to submit | Details available at dbdvfoundation.org |
| Restrictions | More information on the foundation's funding priorities is available at dbdvfoundation.org |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Dick and Betsy Devos Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 50 | $3.6 million |
| Colorado | 2 | $1.3 million |
| Illinois | 5 | $635,000 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $470,000 |
| North Dakota | 1 | $250,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $250,000 |
| Florida | 9 | $162,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $135,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $90,000 |
| Georgia | 3 | $61,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Action Foundation 20 | Capital campaign | $1.0 million |
| Fiscal Sponsorship Allies | Project/program - devos institute of arts and nonprofit management fellows program | $750,000 |
| Ada Township | Capital campaign | $500,000 |
| Fiscal Sponsorship Allies | Project/program - dvianm capacity building grand rapids | $500,000 |
| Global Leadership Network | General operating | $300,000 |
| American Enterprise Institute | General operating | $250,000 |
| Palmetto Promise Institute | Project/program - student sponsorship | $250,000 |
| Public Museum of Grand Rapids | Capital campaign | $250,000 |
| Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation | Capital campaign | $250,000 |
| West Michigan Aviation Academy Foundation | General operating | $247,385 |
| Global Leadership Network | General operating | $200,000 |
| Huron Waterloo Pathways Initiative | Capital campaign | $200,000 |
| Potter's House | General operating | $200,000 |
| Mars Hill Bible Church | General operating | $162,000 |
| American Enterprise Institute | Project/program - strategic venture fund | $125,000 |
| Mackinac Center | General operating | $125,000 |
| Mackinac Center | Project/program - workforce education | $125,000 |
| Orlando Science Center | Capital campaign | $110,000 |
| Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty | General operating | $100,000 |
| City of Kentwood Parks & Recreation | Capital campaign | $100,000 |
| Do No Harm | General operating | $100,000 |
| University of Maryland | Project/program - dviam capacity building holland and michigan lakeshore | $90,000 |
| Alpha USA | General operating | $75,000 |
| Odc Network | Project/program - project clarity | $75,000 |
| Holland Christian Schools | General operating | $50,000 |
| Jcuc Blessing Incorporated | Project/program | $50,000 |
| Liberty Justice Center | General operating | $50,000 |
| Philanthropy Roundtable | General operating | $50,000 |
| The Claremont Institute | General operating | $50,000 |
| Kids Hope USA Inc | General operating | $35,000 |
| Endeavor Detroit | General operating | $30,000 |
| Capitol Ministries | Project/program - local government ministry initiative | $25,000 |
| Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression | General operating | $25,000 |
| Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park | General operating | $25,000 |
| Help Pregnancy Crisis Aid Inc | Capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Iccf Community Homes | General operating | $25,000 |
| John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | General operating | $25,000 |
| Michigan Crossroads Council Scouting America | General operating | $25,000 |
| Mount Vernon Ladies Association of the Union | General operating | $25,000 |
| Policy Circle | General operating | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard M Devos Jr
- Elisabeth Prince Devos
- Robert H Schierbeek
- Jeffrey S Bowerman
- Susan E Valcq
- Jason Zylstra
- Pamela Parriott
- Richard M Devos III
- Elisabeth D Lowery
- Andrea D Abraham
- Ryan E Devos
Questions people ask
Does Dick and Betsy Devos Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Dick and Betsy Devos Family Foundation give?
$7.1 million in tax year 2024, across 91 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Dick and Betsy Devos Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard M Devos Jr (President/Director), Elisabeth Prince Devos (Director), Robert H Schierbeek (Vp/Coo) and Jeffrey S Bowerman (VP of Tax) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Dick and Betsy Devos Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and international.