De Vos Urban Leadership Initiative
Invitation OnlyGrand Rapids, Michigan · EIN 23-7066873 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$270K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$102K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $8,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
94% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic Ministry Center Inc | Santa Ana, CA | General operating - partnership grant | $79,100 |
| Real Resources Inc | Golden Valley, MN | General operating - partnership grant | $60,000 |
| Thrive Collective | Brooklyn, NY | General operating - partnership grant | $20,000 |
| Global Service Office | Superior, CO | Project/Program - denver leadership initiative | $15,000 |
| Concrete and Canvas | National City, CA | Project/Program - san diego leadership summit | $8,000 |
| Inspire School Programs | Cedar Hill, TX | Project/Program - dallas leadership summit | $8,000 |
| Mama Jeans Create Hub | Oakland, CA | Project/Program - oakland leadership summit | $8,000 |
| New Lyfe International Ministries Inc | Queens, NY | Project/Program - NYC leadership summit | $8,000 |
| Partners in Action Inc | Gilbert, AZ | Project/Program - youth leader training | $8,000 |
| Esperanza USA | Philadelphia, PA | Project/Program - xpand series | $7,500 |
| Grand Rapids Initiative for Leaders | Grand Rapids, MI | Project/Program - benton harbor initiative for leaders | $7,500 |
| Legacy Disciple | Chicago, IL | General operating - partnership grant | $7,500 |
| Urban Youth Collaborative | San Diego, CA | General operating - partnership grant | $7,000 |
| First Priority of Broward County Inc | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Project/Program - youth leader conference | $5,000 |
| Legacy Disciple | Chicago, IL | Project/Program - leading 4 life chicago | $5,000 |
| Young Life | Colorado Spgs, CO | Project/Program - portland leadership initiative | $5,000 |
| On Ramps Covenant Church-Fresno Ca | Fresno, CA | Project/Program - community expansion project | $4,380 |
| National Network of Youth Ministries | San Diego, CA | Project/Program - project uplift | $3,500 |
| Sowing Seeds With Faith | Louisville, KY | Project/Program - youth leadership conference | $3,500 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thrive Collective | Brooklyn, NY | General operating - partnership grant | $20,000 |
| Legacy Disciple | Chicago, IL | General operating - partnership grant | $7,500 |
| The Fountain of Praise | Houston, TX | Project/Program - texas tri-city conference | $5,000 |
| Global Service Office | Superior, CO | Project/Program - denver leadership initiative | $3,000 |
| Hispanic Ministry Center Inc | Santa Ana, CA | General operating - partnership grant | $900 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $269,980 | 24 |
| 2023 | $340,198 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543189349101629
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7066873
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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