Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation
Historical FunderGrand Rapids, Michigan · EIN 38-3035972 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$10.5M
Organizations funded93
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$66.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 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 | DOUGLAS MARIA DEVOS |
|---|---|
| Address | 200 MONROE AVENUE NW, GRAND RAPIDS MI 49503 |
| Phone | 6166434700 |
| Form and materials | LETTER OF REQUEST |
| 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
13% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Constitution Center | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $1,325,000 |
| Purdue Research Foundation Inc | West Lafayette, IN | Project/Program - cornerstone for business | $1,000,000 |
| The Seminar Network Inc | Arlington, VA | Project/Program - the michigan fund | $1,000,000 |
| Ada Township | Ada, MI | Capital campaign | $500,000 |
| Gerald R Ford Presidential Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $500,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $500,000 |
| Grand Action Foundation 20 | Grand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $325,000 |
| Heart of West Michigan United Way | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $325,000 |
| 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 |
| Wake Forest University | Winston Salem, NC | Project/Program - women's soccer program | $250,000 |
| Arts Marketplace at Studio Park | Grand Rapids, MI | Project/Program - believe in our city | $244,080 |
| National Christian Foundation West Michigan | Ada, MI | Project/Program - innovation investment initiative | $213,800 |
| Corewell Health Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $150,000 |
| Luis Palau Association | Portland, OR | General operating | $150,000 |
| Strategic Workforce Solutions | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $150,000 |
| Urban League of West Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | Project/Program - opportunity empowered | $142,000 |
| Project Green | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $130,000 |
| Grand Rapids Public Schools Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Project/Program - gr8 sports, great kids | $125,000 |
| Mackinac Center | Midland, MI | General operating | $125,000 |
| Purdue Research Foundation Inc | West Lafayette, IN | Capital campaign | $125,000 |
| Corewell Health Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Project/Program - baby scholars | $120,000 |
| Bethany Christian Services Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $117,000 |
| Brees Dream Foundation | Independence, OH | General operating | $100,000 |
| Calvin University | Grand Rapids, MI | Project/Program - january series | $100,000 |
| Construction Allies in Action | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $100,000 |
| Kconnect | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $100,000 |
| Keystone Community Church | Ada, MI | General operating | $100,000 |
| Lawrence Technological University | Southfield, MI | Project/Program - centrepolis | $100,000 |
| Rehoboth Christian School Association | Rehoboth, NM | General operating | $100,000 |
| Living Stones Academy | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $87,250 |
| Calvin University | Grand Rapids, MI | Project/Program - wayfinder initiative | $85,000 |
| Children's Healing Center | Grand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $85,000 |
| West Michigan Youth Ballet | Ada, MI | General operating | $85,000 |
| First Steps Kent | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $75,000 |
| West Michigan Sports Commission | Grand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $75,000 |
| Safe Haven Ministries Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $70,000 |
| Kconnect | Grand Rapids, MI | Project/Program - thrive + prosper | $62,500 |
| Calvin University | Grand Rapids, MI | Project/Program - student teacher internship program | $60,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $50,000 |
| Christian Leaders Ministries Inc | Spring Lake, MI | General operating | $50,000 |
| Potter's House | Wyoming, MI | General operating | $50,000 |
| Purdue Research Foundation Inc | West Lafayette, IN | General operating | $50,000 |
| Baxter Community Center | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $40,000 |
| Childrens Advocacy Center of Kent County | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $40,000 |
| Grand Rapids Christian Schools | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $30,000 |
| Grand Rapids Initiative for Leaders | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $30,000 |
| Iccf Community Homes | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $30,000 |
| Life International Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $30,000 |
| Pregnancy Resource Center | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $30,000 |
| Adventhealth Foundation Central Florida | Orlando, FL | General operating | $25,000 |
| Community Food Club of Greater Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $25,000 |
| Crossroads Bible Church of Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI | Project/Program - charity 2 change housing security initiative | $25,000 |
| Degage Ministries | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $25,000 |
| Downtown Grand Rapids Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | Project/Program - artprize | $25,000 |
| Grand Rapids Community Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $25,000 |
| Literacy Center of West Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $25,000 |
| Philanthropy Roundtable | Washington, DC | General operating | $25,000 |
| Tall Turf Ministries | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $25,000 |
| Oakdale Neighbors | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $22,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 93 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue Research Foundation Inc | West Lafayette, IN | Project/Program - cornerstone for business | $4,000,000 |
| Ada Township | Ada, MI | Capital campaign | $500,000 |
| Gerald R Ford Presidential Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $500,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $500,000 |
| 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 |
| Construction Allies in Action | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $100,000 |
| Kconnect | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $100,000 |
| Vela Education Fund | Glencoe, IL | General operating | $100,000 |
| Calvin University | Grand Rapids, MI | Project/Program - january series | $75,000 |
| Crossroads Bible Church of Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $75,000 |
| Students International | Visalia, CA | General operating | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,462,568 | 105 |
| 2023 | $17,086,310 | 117 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503189349102030
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3035972
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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