Devos Urban Leadership Initiative
The DeVos Urban Leadership Initiative (DVULI) is a faith-based nonprofit organization headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Founded in 1998, DVULI operates as a private foundation focused on leadership development and youth ministry training. The organization employs 19 staff members and serves as a leadership development program with collaborative and career-long resources for Christian leaders who serve urban youth.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$102K
-26.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$270K
-20.6% YoY
Grant Count
19
+5.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
-24.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
DVULI's mission is to positively impact the lives of disadvantaged urban youth by investing in their leaders. The organization identifies, trains, and connects youth ministry leaders in urban, inner-city communities through a comprehensive 15-month program.
Primary funding focus areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Faith-based and religious nonprofit support
- Christian nonprofit support
Grantmaking
DVULI makes grants primarily to organizations serving youth ministry and urban leadership development. Recent grant activity includes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
DVULI operates programs in multiple urban centers across the United States. In 2024, the organization served participants from:
- Boston, MA
- Indianapolis, IN
- Louisville, KY
- Memphis, TN
- Phoenix, AZ
- Columbus, OH
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Miami, FL
- Seattle-Tacoma, WA
- St. Louis, MO
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Data:
- Total Assets: $101,936
- Total Revenues: $2,355,449
- Total Expenses: $2,391,977
- Total Giving: $269,980 to $3,106,910
2023 Financial Data:
- Revenue: $3.54M
- Expenses: $3.36M
- Total Assets: $138,000
- Total Liabilities: $0
Tax Status: DVULI is designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are tax deductible. The organization has been tax-exempt since November 1970 (EIN: 23-7066873).
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $101,936 | $138,464 | $95,398 |
| Revenue | $2,355,449 | $3,540,521 | $2,045,894 |
| Expenses | $2,391,977 | $3,362,700 | $2,201,711 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,389,347 | $3,124,753 | $2,201,711 |
| Net Investment Income | $666 | $1,154 | $299 |
| Distributable Amount | $5,453 | $6,452 | $8,509 |
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
76 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
- Eileen Kooreman: Director (since October 1996)
The organization is supported by Douglas L. Devos and is also known as the Richard and Helen DeVos Foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOUGLAS L DEVOS | PRESIDENT | 0.1 | — |
| ROBERT H SCHIERBEEK | COO/VP | — | — |
| JEFFREY S BOWERMAN | VP OF TAX | — | — |
| SUSAN E VALCQ | TREASURER AND SECRETARY | — | — |
| JASON L ZYLSTRA | VP/ FOUNDATION MANAGER | 4 | — |
| RICHARD M DEVOS JR | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| DANIEL G DEVOS | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| SUZANNE C DEVOS | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| EILEEN KOOREMAN | FOUNDATION MANAGER | 40 | — |
| SHANNON POTHOVEN | FOUNDATION MANAGER | 40 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
DVULI celebrated 25 years of operation, marking significant longevity in youth leadership development. The organization continues to expand its reach across multiple urban centers, with ongoing recruitment and program delivery in major U.S. cities.
Rich DeVos | DeVos Urban Leadership Initiative Celebrates 25 YearsThe organization maintains an active web presence with approximately 3,863 monthly website visits and operates from its headquarters at 200 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2213.
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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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