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Dick And Betsy Devos Family Foundation is a private corporation based in GRAND RAPIDS, MI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1990. It holds total assets of $47.6M. Annual income is reported at $4.2M. The foundation is governed by 12 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Michigan. According to available records, Dick And Betsy Devos Family Foundation has made 678 grants totaling $44.6M, with a median grant of $15K. Annual giving has decreased from $11.9M in 2020 to $7.2M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $17.3M distributed across 266 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $1.2M, with an average award of $66K. The foundation has supported 285 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Michigan, District of Columbia, Maryland, which account for 69% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 25 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$59K
Largest Grant
$750K
Based on 139 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Dick And Betsy Devos Family Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 678 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MI, DC, MD.
Dick And Betsy Devos Family Foundation has distributed a total of $44.6M across 678 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $66K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $1.2M.
More information on the foundation's funding priorities is available at dbdvfoundation.org.
Dick And Betsy Devos Family Foundation is headquartered in GRAND RAPIDS, MI. While based in MI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 25 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas J Thole | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Susan E Valcq | TREASURER/SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Richard M Devos Jr | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elisabeth Prince Devos | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robert H Schierbeek | VP/COO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jeffrey S Bowerman | VP OF TAX | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ryan E Devos | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Andrea D Abraham | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elisabeth D Lowery | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Richard M Devos Iii | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Pamela Parriott | FOUNDATION MANAGER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jason Zylstra | FOUNDATION MANAGER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$47.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$47.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
678
Total Giving
$44.6M
Average Grant
$66K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
285
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potter'S HouseGENERAL OPERATING | Wyoming, MI | $201K | 2023 |
| Grand Action Foundation 20CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Grand Rapids, MI | $1M | 2023 |
| University Of MarylandPROJECT/PROGRAM - DVIAM | College Park, MD | $750K | 2023 |
| American Federation For Children Growth FundGENERAL OPERATING | Washington, DC | $500K | 2023 |
| Global Leadership NetworkGENERAL OPERATING | Barrington, IL | $300K | 2023 |
| Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library FoundationCAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Bismarck, ND | $250K | 2023 |
| American Enterprise InstituteGENERAL OPERATING | Washington, DC | $250K | 2023 |
| Defense Of Freedom Institute For Policy StudiesGENERAL OPERATING | Washington, DC | $250K | 2023 |
| Mars Hill Bible ChurchGENERAL OPERATING | Grandville, MI | $200K | 2023 |
| West Michigan Aviation Academy FoundationGENERAL OPERATING | Grand Rapids, MI | $195K | 2023 |
| Center For Law And PolicyGENERAL OPERATING | Washington, DC | $125K | 2023 |
| Mackinac CenterGENERAL OPERATING | Midland, MI | $125K | 2023 |
| The Claremont InstituteGENERAL OPERATING | Upland, CA | $120K | 2023 |
| West Michigan Sports CommissionCAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Grand Rapids, MI | $100K | 2023 |
| Independent Women'S ForumPROJECT/PROGRAM - EDUCATION FREEDOM CENTER | Winchester, VA | $100K | 2023 |
| Leadership InstitutePROJECT/PROGRAM - RILEY GAINES CENTER | Arlington, VA | $100K | 2023 |
| Orlando Science CenterPROJECT/PROGRAM - NEIGHBORHOOD SCIENCE | Orlando, FL | $100K | 2023 |
| John Ball ZooCAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Grand Rapids, MI | $100K | 2023 |
| National Review InstituteGENERAL OPERATING | New, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Grand Rapids Art MuseumCAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Grand Rapids, MI | $100K | 2023 |
| Manhattan Institute For Policy ResearchGENERAL OPERATING | New, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Blandford Nature CenterCAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Grand Rapids, MI | $100K | 2023 |
| Alpha UsaGENERAL OPERATING | Carol Stream, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| Hillsdale CollegePROJECT/PROGRAM - CENTER FOR TEACHER EXCELLENCE | Hillsdale, MI | $75K | 2023 |
| Institute For Cultural EvolutionGENERAL OPERATING | Boulder, CO | $66K | 2023 |
| Holland Christian SchoolsGENERAL OPERATING | Holland, MI | $55K | 2023 |
| Evergreen CommonsGENERAL OPERATING | Holland, MI | $53K | 2023 |
| Embracing The Journey IncPROJECT/PROGRAM - STAFFING SUPPORT | Duluth, GA | $50K | 2023 |
| Philanthropy RoundtableGENERAL OPERATING | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| First Liberty InstitutePROJECT/PROGRAM - CASE SUPPORT | Plano, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Endeavor DetroitGENERAL OPERATING | Detroit, MI | $50K | 2023 |
| Teneo IncGENERAL OPERATING | Austin, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| John F Kennedy Center For The Performing ArtsGENERAL OPERATING | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Policy CircleGENERAL OPERATING | Dallas, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Kids Hope Usa IncGENERAL OPERATING | Zeeland, MI | $50K | 2023 |
| Foundation For Individual Rights And ExpressionGENERAL OPERATING | Philadelphia, PA | $25K | 2023 |
| Free To Choose NetworkPROJECT/PROGRAM - ACHIEVEMENT SERIES | Erie, PA | $25K | 2023 |
| Federalist Society For Law & Public Policy StudiesGENERAL OPERATING | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| Iccf Community HomesGENERAL OPERATING | Grand Rapids, MI | $25K | 2023 |
| Help Pregnancy Crisis Aid IncCAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Grand Rapids, MI | $25K | 2023 |
| Heart Of West Michigan United WayGENERAL OPERATING | Grand Rapids, MI | $25K | 2023 |
| Frederik Meijer Gardens And Sculpture ParkGENERAL OPERATING | Grand Rapids, MI | $25K | 2023 |
| Stephen'S Children FoundationGENERAL OPERATING | Grand Rapids, MI | $25K | 2023 |
| Mount Vernon Ladies Association Of The UnionGENERAL OPERATING | Grand Rapids, VA | $25K | 2023 |
| Orlando Magic Youth FoundationGENERAL OPERATING | Orlando, FL | $25K | 2023 |
| Museum Of Art Deland Florida IncCAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Deland, FL | $25K | 2023 |
| Capitol MinistriesPROJECT/PROGRAM - LOCAL GOVERNMENT MINISTRY INITIATIVE | Santa Clarita, CA | $25K | 2023 |