Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation
The Douglas & Maria DeVos Foundation is a private foundation established in 1992 by Doug and Maria DeVos. Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the foundation was created to empower youth and families by providing resources and tools needed to achieve their full potential. The foundation operates with a focus on community transformation through strategic philanthropic investments.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$62.6M
-11.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$10.5M
-38.8% YoY
Grant Count
93
-13.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$113K
-29.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Guided by Christian faith, the foundation's mission centers on empowering youth and families to obtain the resources and tools needed to achieve their full potential. Key focus areas include:
- Children's health, safety, education, and development
- Economic mobility and access to opportunity
- Community strengthening and neighborhood development
- Building vibrant communities that connect people with schools, churches, job training, and local services
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
- Western Michigan
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Central Florida
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Total Annual Giving: $21,035,115
EIN: 38-3035972
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $62,643,755 | $70,663,614 | $86,526,683 |
| Revenue | $4,339,070 | $3,239,799 | $23,125,300 |
| Expenses | $12,358,929 | $19,088,096 | $16,450,276 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $11,951,533 | $18,422,776 | $16,081,917 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,834,286 | $2,595,203 | $22,146,767 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,279,771 | $3,799,325 | $4,264,271 |
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
Doug DeVos - Co-founder and leader of the foundation. He is Co-Chair of the Board of Directors for Amway and co-founder of Continuum Ventures with his wife. Doug is dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship and enabling individuals to establish their own businesses. He also leads the Ambassador Network for Stand Together and chairs the Frederick Douglass Society at Stand Together.
Maria DeVos - Co-founder and philanthropic leader. Maria is an advocate for children's health, safety, education, and development. She serves as board chair of the Corewell Health Foundation – West Michigan and is actively involved in community initiatives including Thrive & Prosper and Amplify GR. Maria is a co-founder of Continuum Ventures and serves in leadership roles for other DeVos family-owned entities.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOUGLAS L DEVOS | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| MARIA P DEVOS | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| ROBERT H SCHIERBEEK | VP/COO/DIRECTOR | 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 | 16 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**$50 Million Commitment to Children's Health:** The DeVos Family Foundation announced a $50 million commitment to advance children's medical, rehabilitative, and mental health care in partnership with major area health care providers.
RELEASE: DeVos Foundation Donates $250,000 to Palmetto Promise Institute\u2019\**Orlando Magic 30 Grants for 30 Years Initiative:** The foundation announced final grant recipients as part of this initiative supporting nonprofit organizations in Central Florida.
DeVos Family Foundation Announces Final Grant Recipients as Part of its 30**Corewell Health Center for Transformation and Innovation:** The foundation supports this strategic initiative.
DeVos Family Foundation $50 Million Gift to Advance Children\u2019s Health\**DeVos Urban Leadership Initiative:** An ongoing program supported by the foundation.
**DeVos Institute of Arts and Nonprofit Management Capacity Building Central Florida Program:** The foundation supports capacity building efforts in Central Florida.
RELEASE: DeVos Foundation Donates $250,000 to Palmetto Promise Institute\u2019\**SpringGR:** The foundation is involved in this community initiative.
Contact Information
Address: P.O. Box 230257, Grand Rapids, MI 49523
Phone: 616-643-4700
Fax: 616-774-0116
Website: dmdevosfoundation.org
Email: info@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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