Del and Jean Doyle Family Foundation
The Del and Jean Doyle Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It made 13 grants totaling $37,179 in 2024 to charitable organizations, with all grant dollars going to recipients in Michigan.
Del and Jean Doyle Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Del and Jean Doyle Family Foundation gave $37K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Michigan. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $37,179
- -4.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,860
- -4.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $880
- Total assets
- $438,888
- -3.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (5 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Del and Jean Doyle Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3330 Broadmoor Avenue Se Suite E, Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Phone: (616) 949-9000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Del and Jean Doyle Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Burton Elementary ($11K). Together the top 10 received $37K.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 69 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2024 went to recipients in Michigan. Listed recipients were in Grand Rapids, Lowell, Grandville, Wyoming, Riverview, and Kentwood, Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Del and Jean Doyle Family Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 13 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $800; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $550 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 46% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 139% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 181% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2022) to $39K (2023). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Burton Elementary Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $10,556 |
| Roanoke Ranch Lowell, MI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Grandville, MI | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Dickinson Elementary Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $3,122 |
| Bissell Pet Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $1,750 |
| Arbor Circle Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Gladiola Elementary Wyoming, MI | Charitable | $880 |
| Godfrey Lee Elementary Wyoming, MI | Charitable | $671 |
| Gabriel Richard High School Riverview, MI | Charitable | $550 |
| Corewell Health Hospice Grand Rapids, MI | CHARITAB;E | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $438,888 | $24,978 | $38,699 | $37,179 | 13 | $38,699 | $12,652 | $21,361 |
| 2023 | $452,609 | $40,721 | $38,172 | $39,052 | 13 | $38,052 | $8,429 | $22,064 |
| 2022 | $450,060 | $109,339 | $11,715 | $11,686 | 11 | $11,686 | $6,020 | $16,828 |
| 2021 | $352,464 | $47,950 | $15,582 | $15,557 | 14 | $15,557 | $5,200 | $20,506 |
| 2020 | $320,068 | $15,705 | $21,790 | $20,672 | 18 | — | $5,110 | $17,910 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Del and Jean Doyle Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation’s grants ranged from $200 to $10,556, with a median grant of $880. Its largest grants went to Burton Elementary ($10,556), Roanoke Ranch ($10,000), Meals on Wheels ($7,500), Dickinson Elementary ($3,122), and Bissell Pet Foundation ($1,750). Other listed recipients included Arbor Circle, Gladiola Elementary, Godfrey Lee Elementary, Gabriel Richard High School, Corewell Health Hospice, Mosh Pit Rescue, and Community of Hearts.
The listed recipients include schools, a meal-service organization, a pet foundation, and other charitable organizations. The filing describes the grants as charitable.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mary Jo Carrier, Eileen M Doyle, Jean B Doyle, John W Doyle, Michael K Doyle, Sarah Ann Doyle, Timothy P Doyle, William G Doyle, Kathleen Richter, and Patricia M Szura as directors.
Del and Jean Doyle Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 10 officers; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eileen M. Doyle
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jean B. Doyle
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John W. Doyle
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Richter
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Jo Carrier
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael K. Doyle
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia M. Szura
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Ann Doyle
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy P. Doyle
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William G. Doyle
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Del and Jean Doyle Family Foundation
How much does Del and Jean Doyle Family Foundation give each year?
Del and Jean Doyle Family Foundation gave $37K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $39K across 13 grants.
What is Del and Jean Doyle Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Del and Jean Doyle Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $880, and its average grant was $2,860, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Del and Jean Doyle Family Foundation that year got $800 on average.
Where does Del and Jean Doyle Family Foundation give grants?
Del and Jean Doyle Family Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (7 grants) and Wyoming, MI (2 grants).
Does Del and Jean Doyle Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Del and Jean Doyle Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (12 grants).
Who are Del and Jean Doyle Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Del and Jean Doyle Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Burton Elementary ($10,556), Roanoke Ranch ($10,000) and Meals on Wheels ($7,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Del and Jean Doyle Family Foundation?
Del and Jean Doyle Family Foundation reported $439K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $39K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Del and Jean Doyle Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Del and Jean Doyle Family Foundation's EIN?
Del and Jean Doyle Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3236955. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Del and Jean Doyle Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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