Daniel & Pamella Devos Foundation
The Daniel & Pamella DeVos Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1992 by Dan and Pamella DeVos. Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the foundation is dedicated to building strong, healthy communities by investing in organizations that positively impact culture, education, and community well-being.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.8M
-11.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$11.5M
+16.4% YoY
Grant Count
81
+2.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$142K
+13.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's purpose is to build strong, healthy communities by investing in the arts, education, and community well-being. The foundation concentrates its support on three primary pillars:
Arts & Culture The foundation supports programs focused on sustaining arts and culture and increasing participation in performing arts, visual arts and museums, and arts education. Priority areas include ballet, symphonies, theaters, art galleries, sculpture parks, and museums. Notable grantees have included the Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Grand Rapids Art Museum, Grand Rapids Symphony, Whitney Museum of American Art, and the Joffrey Ballet.
Community Development & Health The foundation supports organizations working to benefit and strengthen communities through community projects and health and human service programs. Grantees have included Corewell Health, Hope Network, Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, Grand Rapids Griffins Youth Foundation, and the Family Outreach Center.
Education The foundation prioritizes educational organizations, particularly those where the founders are personally involved and those helping students gain knowledge and experience to compete in a global economy.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
** $1,000 - $4,000,000
How to Apply
** Rolling applications via online portal
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's geographic focus is primarily Grand Rapids, Michigan and West Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Total Assets: $8,826,827 (2024)
Revenue: $10,525,225 (2024)
Expenses: $11,645,741 (2024)
Net Income: -$1,120,516 (2024)
Total Liabilities: $0 (2024)
Tax-Exempt Status: 501(c)(3) organization, tax-exempt since May 1992
EIN: 38-3035976
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,826,827 | $9,947,343 | $6,114,272 |
| Revenue | $10,525,225 | $13,871,339 | $5,000,556 |
| Expenses | $11,645,741 | $10,038,268 | $10,052,284 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $11,640,546 | $10,038,006 | $10,052,131 |
| Net Investment Income | $143,652 | $88,512 | $82,096 |
| Distributable Amount | $286,508 | $181,105 | $362,922 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Dan DeVos - Founder and Chairman/CEO of DP Fox Ventures LLC, a diversified management company with interests in transportation, real estate, fashion, sports, and entertainment. In 2024, he was inducted into the JA West Michigan Business Hall of Fame.
Pamella DeVos - Founder and renowned fashion designer. She launched her clothing line "pamella roland" in 2002 and was inducted into the Council of Fashion Designers of America in 2010.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL G DEVOS | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| PAMELLA G DEVOS | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ROBERT H SCHIERBEEK | COO/VP | 0.1 | — |
| JEFFREY S BOWERMAN | VP OF TAX | 0.1 | — |
| SUSAN E VALCQ | TREASURER/SECRETARY | 0.1 | — |
| JASON ZYLSTRA | FOUNDATION MANAGER | 4 | — |
| PAMELA PARRIOTT | FOUNDATION MANAGER | 8 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation made a historic $20 million gift to Northwood University, representing the largest gift in the university's history. This major commitment demonstrates the foundation's continued investment in educational institutions.
Daniel & Pamella DeVos Pledge Largest Gift in Northwood History - NorthwoodContact Information
Website: https://dpdevosfoundation.org/
Address: 200 Monroe Avenue NW, Suite 200, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: (616) 643-4700
Email: info@dvfoundations.org
Grants Support Email: grantsupport@dvfoundations.org
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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