The F&v Foundation
Accepts applications
The F&v Foundation is a private foundation in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $41,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$41,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2025 was up from $37,800 the year before.
71% of its 2025 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 | $34,900 | 19 | $800,965 |
| 2024 | $37,800 | 16 | $927,004 |
| 2025 | $41,000 | 7 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | FV Companies 2960 Lucerne Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (616) 977-1000 |
| What to submit | Contact the above for application information |
What The F&v Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 6 | $35,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan Tech Fund | Support for pipeline partner program scholarship fund at michigan technological university | $10,000 |
| Leoni Township | Support for park improvements, including picnic tables and benches | $8,000 |
| City of Anderson | General support | $6,000 |
| City of Portland | Support for public plaza project | $5,000 |
| Village of Muir | Support for railroad street park renovation project | $5,000 |
| Michigan State University Civil & Environmental Engineering | 2025-2026 cee partnership annual sponsorship | $5,000 |
| The Right Place Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John Devol
- Craig Shumaker
- Brian Rice
- Bob Wilcox
- Don Devries
- H Blair Selover
- Paul Galdes
- Jon Moxey
Questions people ask
Does The F&v Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The F&v Foundation give?
$41,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The F&v Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John Devol (President, Director), Craig Shumaker (Treasurer, Director), Brian Rice (Secretary, Director) and Bob Wilcox (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The F&v Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and education.