Davenport University
Davenport University prepares individuals and organizations to excel in the knowledge-driven environment of the 21st century.
Davenport University at a glance
- Total assets
- $140,638,059
- -2.4% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $125,921,834
- +5.7% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $1,651,175
- +338.5% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $128,282,948
- +4.1% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Davenport University
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Davenport University
Alumni Family Scholarship
Davenport University
Amount
Up to $6,500 per year
Deadline
Deadline not published
Future Urban STEM Educator Scholarship (FUSE Scholars Program)
Davenport University
Amount
Full-ride scholarship for junior and senior years; stipend support for graduate certificate
Deadline
Deadline not published
Sí Se Puede César E. Chávez Scholarship
Davenport University
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Davenport University funds
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $140,638,059 | $125,921,834 | $128,282,948 | — | — | $1,651,175 |
| 2024 | $144,141,892 | $119,108,531 | $123,249,705 | — | — | $376,539 |
| 2023 | $155,806,618 | $118,629,455 | $130,334,641 | — | — | $1,188,797 |
| 2022 | $149,447,617 | $130,003,886 | $129,091,637 | — | — | $1,456,033 |
| 2021 | $158,159,114 | $124,104,326 | $125,128,324 | — | — | $1,365,505 |
| 2020 | $160,096,833 | $124,297,291 | $125,977,060 | $5,200 | 1 | $824,341 |
About Davenport University
Based on IRS filings
Davenport University is a public charity focused on Education, based in Grand Rapids, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $140.6M in total assets. Net investment income was $1.7M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Davenport University is led by Richard Pappas, President on every filing since 2020; 10 of 20 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard Pappas
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$631K (2020) → $575K (2025)
Paula Cunningham
Chair
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2024
Chairman → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doyle Hayes
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rami Fawaz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Klingenberg
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Stiers
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ileana McAlary
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Chang
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kent Riddle
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Mraz
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Veneklase
Former Interim Treasurer, Secretary, Executive Vice President Finance & CFO
Interim Treasurer, Secretary, Executive Vice President Finance & CFO → Part Yr Interim Treasurer, Secretary & Executive Vice President Fina, 2023
Part Yr Interim Treasurer, Secretary & Executive Vice President Fina → Former Interim Treasurer, Secretary, Executive Vice President Finance & CFO, 2024
On filings since 2020
$309K (2020) → $1.1M (2025)
Debra Cooper
Executive Vice President for Marketing & Communications
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$284K (2020) → $244K (2025)
Scott Epstein
Executive Vice President for Quality & Effectiveness
Executive Vice President for Quality & Effectiveness → Executive Vice President for Quality & Effectiv, 2023
Executive Vice President for Quality & Effectiv → Executive Vice President for Quality & Effectiveness, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$279K (2020) → $274K (2025)
Walter O'Neill
Executive Vice President for Enrollment & Student Services
Executive Vice President Enrollment & Student S → Executive Vice President Enrollment & Student Services, 2024
Executive Vice President Enrollment & Student Services → Executive Vice President for Enrollment & Student Services, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$272K (2020) → $248K (2025)
Gilda Gely
Executive Vice President for Academics & Provost
Executive Vice President for Academics & Provost → Executive Vice President for Academics & Provos, 2023
Executive Vice President for Academics & Provos → Executive Vice President for Academics & Provost, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$281K (2021) → $286K (2025)
Rachel Render
Executive Vice President for Advancement
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$257K (2021) → $259K (2025)
Amy Mansfield
Dean - Maine College of Business & College of Tech
Dean - Maine College of Business → Dean - Maine College of Business & College of Tech, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$214K (2023) → $204K (2025)
Anthony Anderson
Treasurer, Secretary, Executive Vice President for Finance & CFO
Part Yr Treasurer, Secretary & Executive Vice President for Finance → Treasurer, Secretary, Executive Vice President for Finance & CFO, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$163K (2024) → $300K (2025)
Gerald Nyambane
Dean, College of Arts, Sciences & College of
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$204K (2025)
Michelle Vandyke
Vice Chairman
Trustee → Vice Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Kenneth Yerrick (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Robert Hetzler (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Mary Tuuk-Kuras (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Peter Hahn (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Jodi Chycinski (2023–2024) — Vice President - Admissions & Strat Pt
- Former: Lisa Howze (2020–2022) — Vice President Det. Region & Strategic Partner
- Former: Michael Volk (2020–2022) — Treasurer, Secretary, Executive Vice President for Finance & CFO -
- Former: Tracy Graham (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Wilbur Lettinga (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Tina Wheeler (2021–2022) — Trestee
- Former: Brian Miller (2022) — Dean-Global Campus & Academic Systems
- Former: Brian Walker (2020–2021) — Trustee -
- Former: David Lawrence (2020–2021) — Vice President for Admissions & Strategic Partnerships
- Former: Frank Merlotti (2020–2021) — Trustee -
- Former: Linda Rinker (2020) — Executive Vice President for Academics & Provost
- Former: Mary Tuuk Kuras (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $1.1M, to David Veneklase (Former Interim Treas/Sec/EVP Finance and CFO). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Davenport University
How large is Davenport University?
Davenport University reported $140.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $125.9M.
What is Davenport University?
Davenport University is a public charity focused on Education, based in Grand Rapids, MI. It holds $140.6M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Davenport University operate?
Davenport University has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is Davenport University's EIN?
Davenport University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-1945965. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work Davenport University funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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