Daniel & Pamella Devos Foundation
Historical FunderGrand Rapids, Michigan · EIN 38-3035976 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$11.5M
Organizations funded81
Typical grant$32,500
Total assets$8.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | DANIEL PAMELLA DEVOS |
|---|---|
| Address | 200 MONROE AVENUE NW, GRAND RAPIDS MI 49503 |
| Phone | 6166434700 |
| Form and materials | DETAILS AVAILABLE AT DPDEVOSFOUNDATION.ORG |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
17% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood University | Midland, MI | Capital campaign | $4,000,000 |
| Great Lakes Center for the Arts | Bay Harbor, MI | Capital campaign | $1,000,000 |
| The Northern Michigan University Foundation | Marquette, MI | Capital campaign | $1,000,000 |
| Ada Township | Ada, MI | Capital campaign | $500,000 |
| The Joffrey Ballet | Chicago, IL | General operating | $310,000 |
| Davenport University | Grand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $250,000 |
| Gerald R Ford Presidential Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $250,000 |
| Grand Rapids Symphony Society | Grand Rapids, MI | Project/Program - musical director chair | $250,000 |
| Grand Rapids Symphony Society | Grand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $250,000 |
| Grand Valley State University | Allendale, MI | Capital campaign | $250,000 |
| John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC | General operating | $250,000 |
| Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services | Grand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $250,000 |
| Public Museum of Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $250,000 |
| Grand Rapids Christian Schools | Grand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $200,000 |
| Grand Rapids Symphony Society | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $200,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $150,000 |
| Grand Rapids Art Museum | Grand Rapids, MI | Project/Program - lee alexander mcqueen exhibit | $125,000 |
| Great Lakes Center for the Arts | Bay Harbor, MI | General operating | $110,000 |
| Heart of West Michigan United Way | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $110,000 |
| Brody's Be Cafe LLC | Ada, MI | General operating | $100,000 |
| Discovery Center Great Lakes | Traverse City, MI | Capital campaign | $100,000 |
| Riverbank Youth Theatre | St Clair, MI | General operating | $100,000 |
| Grand Rapids Art Museum | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $85,000 |
| Keystone Community Church | Ada, MI | General operating | $75,000 |
| Mackinac Center | Midland, MI | General operating | $75,000 |
| Northwood University | Midland, MI | General operating | $75,000 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | New York, NY | General operating | $75,000 |
| I Understand Love Heals | Ada, MI | General operating | $70,000 |
| Kent County Traffic Squad | Grand Rapids, MI | Project/Program - taskforce support | $67,500 |
| Child & Family Services of Northwestern Michigan Inc | Traverse City, MI | General operating | $50,000 |
| Mclaren Northern Michigan Foundation | Petoskey, MI | Project/Program - nurse intern program | $50,000 |
| Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Mosaic Counseling | Grand Haven, MI | Capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Saint Mary's Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Project/Program - hope lodge | $50,000 |
| The Fertility Preservation Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Project/Program - patient support program | $50,000 |
| Michigan Crossroads Council Scouting America | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $40,000 |
| Orlando Magic Youth Foundation | Orlando, FL | General operating | $40,000 |
| Corewell Health Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $35,000 |
| Grand Rapids Ballet Co | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $35,000 |
| Grand Rapids Griffins Youth Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $35,000 |
| West Michigan Sports Commission | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $32,500 |
| Downtown Grand Rapids Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $30,000 |
| Grand Rapids Christian Schools | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $30,000 |
| Davenport University | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $27,500 |
| Cape Eleuthera Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $25,000 |
| Hope College | Holland, MI | General operating | $25,000 |
| Family Promise of Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $20,000 |
| Gilda's Club Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $20,000 |
| Grand Rapids Downtown Market Education Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Project/Program - christkindl markt | $20,000 |
| Children's Museum of Manhattan | New York, NY | General operating | $15,000 |
| Festival of the Arts Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $15,000 |
| Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $15,000 |
| Grand Rapids Initiative for Leaders | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $15,000 |
| Opera Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $15,000 |
| West Michigan Aviation Academy Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $15,000 |
| Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $10,000 |
| Chicago Cubs Charities | Chicago, IL | General operating | $10,000 |
| Gateway for Cancer Research Inc | Schaumburg, IL | General operating | $10,000 |
| Kent County Parks Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $10,000 |
| Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $10,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 81 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Northern Michigan University Foundation | Marquette, MI | Capital campaign | $1,000,000 |
| Ada Township | Ada, MI | Capital campaign | $500,000 |
| Grand Rapids Symphony Society | Grand Rapids, MI | Project/Program - musical director chair | $500,000 |
| Davenport University | Grand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $250,000 |
| Gerald R Ford Presidential Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $250,000 |
| Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services | Grand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $250,000 |
| Public Museum of Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $250,000 |
| Discovery Center Great Lakes | Traverse City, MI | Capital campaign | $200,000 |
| Mosaic Counseling | Grand Haven, MI | Capital campaign | $100,000 |
| Grand Rapids Art Museum | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $75,000 |
| Family Outreach Center Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $60,000 |
| West Michigan Sports Commission | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $40,000 |
| West Michigan Aviation Academy Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $16,000 |
| Grand Rapids Initiative for Leaders | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $15,000 |
| Armed Forces Thanksgiving | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,461,500 | 96 |
| 2023 | $9,847,000 | 89 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523189349101042
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3035976
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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