Devos Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyGrand Rapids, Michigan · EIN 86-1509286 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$9.6M
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$2,950
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $300,000.
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
44% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corewell Health Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign - helen devos children's hospital | $4,000,000 |
| Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital | Grand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign - pediatric children's hospital | $1,250,000 |
| Pine Rest Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign - pediatric center of behavioral health | $1,250,000 |
| Corewell Health Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $1,000,000 |
| United Way of Florida | Tallahassee, FL | Project/Program - hurrican milton relief | $500,000 |
| Orlando Magic Youth Foundation | Orlando, FL | General operating | $360,000 |
| John Ball Zoo | Grand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $300,000 |
| Philanthropy Roundtable | Washington, DC | Project/Program - simon-devos prize for philanthropic leadership | $300,000 |
| Alliance for Children Everywhere | Ridgefield, WA | General operating | $150,000 |
| University of Central Florida Foundation Inc | Orlando, FL | Project/Program - devos sport business management graduate program dean's scholarships | $90,000 |
| Heart of West Michigan United Way | Grand Rapids, MI | Project/Program - coalition to end homelessness | $60,000 |
| One Starfish Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Project/Program - rapid rehousing pilot | $60,000 |
| Shaquille O'neal Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | General operating | $53,232 |
| Community Rebuilders | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $50,000 |
| Greater Grand Rapids Chamber Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Project/Program - housing next | $50,000 |
| Greater Grand Rapids Chamber Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Project/Program - 100 in 100 initiative | $50,000 |
| Degage Ministries | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $30,000 |
| St Cecilia Music Center | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $20,000 |
| The First Academy | Orlando, FL | General operating | $20,000 |
| New York University Stern School of Business | New York, NY | Project/Program - anxious generation | $12,500 |
| Let Grow Inc | New York, NY | General operating | $7,500 |
| Corewell Health Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $5,000 |
| Hw Living Ventures Dba Beer City Dogs Biscuits | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $5,000 |
| National Charitable Fund | Orlando, FL | General operating | $5,000 |
| United Against Poverty | Vero Beach, FL | General operating | $5,000 |
| Rollins College | Orlando, FL | General operating | $4,500 |
| Greater Grand Rapids Chamber Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Project/Program - national civics bee | $2,500 |
| Professionals in Christian Philanthropy | Ames, IA | General operating | $2,500 |
| United Way of South Central Michigan | Kalamazoo, MI | Project/Program - tornado relief | $2,500 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corewell Health Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign - helen devos children's hospital | $16,000,000 |
| Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital | Grand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign - pediatric children's hospital | $3,750,000 |
| Pine Rest Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign - pediatric center of behavioral health | $3,750,000 |
| John Ball Zoo | Grand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $700,000 |
| New Image Youth Center | Orlando, FL | Capital campaign | $250,000 |
| Degage Ministries | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $20,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,645,232 | 35 |
| 2023 | $3,437,000 | 36 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523189349101437
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-1509286
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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