DePorre Family Foundation
The DePorre Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Its 2025 filing describes a scholarship fund for worthy and capable students enrolled in Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine; the filing also reports grants to other charitable organizations.
DePorre Family Foundation at a glance
In short: DePorre Family Foundation gave $123K across 56 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Michigan. 42% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $123,005
- +13.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 56
- +24.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,197
- -8.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $1,879,730
- +4.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (22 of 52, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (53% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to DePorre Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. For the College of Veterinary Medicine scholarship, the filing lists Michigan State University as the contact; the college dean’s office administers the program and publicizes nomination procedures and deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Michigan State University
Mailing address: College Of Veterinary Medicine, East Lansing, MI 48824
Phone: (517) 884-1028
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who DePorre Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Michigan State University ($25K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $64K.
Grant Size Distribution
242 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 242 grants of 242 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Michigan recipients received 53% of grant dollars. Other leading recipient states were California (9%), Indiana (7%), Massachusetts (7%), and Tennessee (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 56 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is DePorre Family Foundation open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 22 of 52 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $95K (2023) to $123K (2025). In 2025 it made 56 grants totaling $123K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | Pledge Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Bridges of Hope International Fishers, IN | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Palmarito Sea Turtle Rescue Auburn, MA | Charitable | $6,000 |
| American Red Cross Boone, IA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Michigan State University Bingham Farms, MI | Pledge Scholarships | $5,000 |
| 360Serve Castro Valley, CA | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Hosanna Pathways Castro Valley, CA | Charitable | $4,000 |
| United Way of Asheville County Asheville, NC | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Assistance League of Southeastern M Rochester, MI | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Concerns of Police Survivors Camdenton, MO | Charitable | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,879,730 | $134,855 | $146,618 | $123,005 | 56 | $123,005 | $111,656 | — |
| 2024 | $1,803,129 | $168,501 | $114,790 | $108,000 | 45 | $108,790 | $29,812 | — |
| 2023 | $1,702,124 | $65,781 | $101,653 | $95,000 | 42 | $96,153 | $30,354 | — |
| 2022 | $1,587,398 | $130,251 | $105,432 | $98,000 | 51 | $99,197 | $25,410 | — |
| 2021 | $1,960,697 | $290,475 | $101,062 | $96,000 | 48 | $96,000 | $23,474 | — |
| 2020 | $1,731,258 | $208,764 | $123,760 | $107,066 | 62 | — | $10,080 | $6,965 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is its scholarship fund for students in Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Its 2025 grants also went to organizations serving a range of causes. For example, Detroit Horse Power says it teaches urban youth to ride and care for horses to develop skills for future success; Pope Francis Center says it provides solutions for people experiencing homelessness; and Winning Futures says it empowers high school and college students through workforce preparation and mentoring. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 56 grants totaling $123,005. Grants ranged from $500 to $20,000, with a median of $1,500. The largest was $20,000 to Michigan State University for a pledge scholarship. Other notable grants included $8,000 to Bridges of Hope International, $6,000 to Palmarito Sea Turtle Rescue, and $5,000 each to the American Red Cross and Michigan State University. Additional 2025 recipients included 360Serve ($4,000), Concerns of Police Survivors ($3,000), Detroit Horse Power ($2,000), Pope Francis Center ($2,000), and Winning Futures ($2,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Pierre A DePorre as president, Paul A DePorre as treasurer, Louise R Westcott as secretary, and Julianne M Padilla and Mary V Sturza as directors.
DePorre Family Foundation is led by Pierre A. Deporre, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Pierre A. Deporre
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Julianne M. Padilla
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary V. Sturza
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Louise R. Westcott
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Paul A. Deporre
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about DePorre Family Foundation
How much does DePorre Family Foundation give each year?
DePorre Family Foundation gave $123K across 56 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $108K across 45 grants.
What is DePorre Family Foundation's typical grant size?
DePorre Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,197, across 56 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from DePorre Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does DePorre Family Foundation give grants?
DePorre Family Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (9%) and Indiana (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (5 grants), Bloomfield Hills, MI (3 grants), Castro Valley, CA (2 grants) and Rochester, MI (2 grants).
Does DePorre Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 56 grants with a stated purpose on DePorre Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (54 grants).
Who are DePorre Family Foundation's largest grantees?
DePorre Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Michigan State University ($25,000 across 2 grants), Bridges of Hope International ($8,000) and Palmarito Sea Turtle Rescue ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is DePorre Family Foundation?
DePorre Family Foundation reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $135K.
What does DePorre Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is its scholarship fund for students in Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Its 2025 grants also went to organizations serving a range of causes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from DePorre Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 DePorre Family Foundation's EIN?
DePorre Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4130018. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does DePorre 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). DePorre Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/deporre-family-foundation-morg_665e79e139e540b6a08029f2a34f997c
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