Eileen Devries Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyEast Grand Rapids, Michigan · EIN 38-3180271 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.6M
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$11.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $135,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding | Rockford, MI | General program | $260,000 |
| Fredrick Meijer Gardens | Grand Rapids, MI | General program | $225,000 |
| Grand Rapids Public Museum | Grand Rapids, MI | General program | $160,000 |
| Junior Achievement | Grand Rapids, MI | General program | $138,767 |
| John Ball Zoological Society | Grand Rapids, MI | General program | $135,000 |
| Mary Free Bed Rehab Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | General program | $125,000 |
| Davenport University Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | General program | $100,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | General program | $100,000 |
| Pine Rest Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | General program | $100,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club | Grand Rapids, MI | General program | $80,000 |
| Special Olympics | Byron Center, MI | General program | $50,000 |
| Women's Resource Center | Grand Rapids, MI | General program | $50,000 |
| Children's Healing Center | Grand Rapids, MI | General program | $25,000 |
| Van Andel Institution | Grand Rapids, MI | General program | $13,000 |
| University of Michigan Health - West Mi | Grand Rapids, MI | General program | $12,500 |
| First Tee of West Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | General program | $10,000 |
| East Grand Rapids Public Schools | East Grand Rapids, MI | General program | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,585,267 | 17 |
| 2023 | $1,144,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349103095
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3180271
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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