Degroot Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWatervliet, Michigan · EIN 06-1654753 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$532K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$15.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
5% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant House Michigan | Detroit, MI | Emergency shelter and housing for detroit and grand rapids youth | $100,000 |
| Cornerstone Alliance | Benton Harbor, MI | Ongoing economic development | $75,000 |
| Prevention Works Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Thrive kalamazoo: building resilience through prevention program | $75,000 |
| Tri County Council for Child Development | Paw Paw, MI | Expansion of high quality early childhood education in berrien county | $52,500 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Southwest Michigan | Benton Harbor, MI | Workforce development framework project | $50,000 |
| Kc Ready 4'S | Kalamazoo, MI | High quality pre-k experiences for 3-4 year olds in kalamazoo county | $50,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Michiana | Niles, MI | Capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Vashon Schools Foundation | Vashon, WA | Support critical school staff positions, enrichment programs and vital social-emotional learning | $20,360 |
| Feeding America West Michigan | Kentwood, MI | Mobile food pantry in berrien county | $20,000 |
| SPCA Sw Michigan | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | $20,000 |
| Birth Right of St Joseph | St Joseph, MI | General operating support including some to defray partial costs towards building improvements | $15,000 |
| United Way of Southwest Michigan | St Joseph, MI | Dolly parton's imagination library | $15,000 |
| Berrien Community Foundation | St Joseph, MI | Backpacks for good | $6,000 |
| Good Fellow Fund | Benton Harbor, MI | Local christmas drive for families in need | $5,000 |
| Bridgman Foundation for Educational Excellence | Bridgman, MI | Education | $1,600 |
| YMCA of Greater Michiana | Niles, MI | Youth basketball league | $850 |
| Corewell Health Foundation of Southwest Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | Mental health gala | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $531,810 | 17 |
| 2024 | $562,795 | 20 |
| 2023 | $581,450 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611329349102836
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-1654753
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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