Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation
The Douglas & Maria DeVos Foundation is a private foundation based in an individual recipient, Michigan. Its 2024 filing describes direct charitable activities that include supporting faith-driven leaders’ collaboration with community organizations and other sectors, and making a no-interest loan to support business loans and technical assistance for minority-owned businesses in the an individual recipient area.
Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation at a glance
In short: Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation gave $10.5M across 93 grants in 2024 (avg $113K), mostly in Michigan. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,462,568
- -38.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 93
- -13.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $112,501
- -29.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $62,643,755
- -11.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (14 of 83, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (60% 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 Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists a letter of request as the required material and states there are no restrictions on awards. It says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Douglas Maria Devos
Mailing address: 200 Monroe Avenue Nw, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: (616) 643-4700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Constitution Center ($1.3M). Together the top 10 received $6.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
619 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 374 grants of 619 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 60% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 13% to Pennsylvania, 11% to Indiana, 10% to Virginia, and 2% to North Carolina. The foundation’s filing also describes its loan to Rende Progress Capital as supporting businesses in an individual recipient, Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 93 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 83 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $148K; repeat grants $122K. How we count
Medians: $63K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 76% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 31% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 364% 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 $10.5M (2024) to $17.9M (2020). In 2024 it made 93 grants totaling $10.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Constitution Center Philadelphia, PA | General Operating | $1,325,000 |
| Purdue Research Foundation Inc West Lafayette, IN | Project/Program - Cornerstone for Business | $1,000,000 |
| The Seminar Network Inc Arlington, VA | Project/Program - the Michigan Fund | $1,000,000 |
| Ada Township Ada, MI | Capital Campaign | $500,000 |
| Gerald R Ford Presidential Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | Capital Campaign | $500,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, MI | Capital Campaign | $500,000 |
| Grand Action Foundation 20 Grand Rapids, MI | Capital Campaign | $325,000 |
| Heart of West Michigan United Way Grand Rapids, MI | General Operating | $325,000 |
| Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services Grand Rapids, MI | Capital Campaign | $250,000 |
| Public Museum of Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, MI | Capital Campaign | $250,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $62,643,755 | $4,339,070 | $12,358,929 | $10,462,568 | 93 | $11,951,533 | $1,834,286 | $3,279,771 |
| 2023 | $70,663,614 | $3,239,799 | $19,088,096 | $17,086,310 | 107 | $18,422,776 | $2,595,203 | $3,799,325 |
| 2022 | $86,526,683 | $23,125,300 | $16,450,276 | $14,499,800 | 129 | $16,081,917 | $22,146,767 | $4,264,271 |
| 2021 | $79,921,409 | $9,501,037 | $19,773,096 | $15,078,670 | 151 | $19,294,915 | $3,115,216 | $4,845,221 |
| 2020 | $90,386,518 | $32,182,840 | $22,196,715 | $17,858,120 | 139 | — | $8,362,498 | $3,857,413 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its Congregational Initiatives as uniting and empowering faith-driven leaders with resources for collaboration and innovation, in partnership with community organizations and other sectors, to address community issues and foster flourishing communities. The filing also describes a no-interest loan to Rende Progress Capital, which provides business loans and technical support to minority-owned businesses in an individual recipient
Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including constitutional education, higher education, community development, poverty reduction, mental health services, and the arts. These are grantees’ stated missions: the National Constitution Center describes itself as a platform for nonpartisan constitutional education and civil dialogue; Purdue Research Foundation says its primary mission is to advance Purdue University’s mission; and Grand Action Foundation 20 says it promotes an individual recipient economic and cultural development. Heart of West Michigan United Way says it unites community resources to invest in solutions that reduce poverty in West Michigan. Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services describes its work as providing behavioral health services with professional excellence, Christian integrity, and compassion.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 93 grants totaling $10,462,568. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $1,325,000, with a median of $30,000.
The largest reported grant was $1,325,000 to the National Constitution Center for general operating support. Other large grants included $1,000,000 to Purdue Research Foundation for the Cornerstone for Business project and $1,000,000 to The Seminar Network for The Michigan Fund. In Michigan, grants included $500,000 each to Ada Township, the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation, and YMCA of an individual recipient, all for capital campaigns. Heart of West Michigan United Way received $325,000 for general operating support, and Grand Action Foundation 20 received $325,000 for a capital campaign.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Douglas L. DeVos as president and director; Maria P. DeVos as vice president and director; and Robert H. Schierbeek as vice president, chief operating officer, and director. It also lists Jeffrey S. Bowerman as vice president of tax, Susan E. Valcq as treasurer and secretary, and Jason Zylstra and Pamela Parriott as foundation managers.
Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation is led by Douglas L. Devos, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Douglas L. Devos
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria P. Devos
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert H. Schierbeek
Vice President, COO & Director
Vice President, COO, Treasurer & Secretary → Vice President, COO & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey S. Bowerman
Vice President of Tax
Vice President of Tax & Assistant Secretary → Vice President of Tax, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan E. Valcq
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Zylstra
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Parriott
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2022
16 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Luis Lugo (2022–2023) — Foundation Manager
- Former: Nicholas J. Thole (2022–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Jerry L. Tubergen (2020) — Executive Vice President & Director
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 Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation
How much does Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation give each year?
Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation gave $10.5M across 93 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $17.1M across 107 grants.
What is Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation's typical grant size?
Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $112,501, across 93 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation that year got $148K on average.
Where does Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation give grants?
Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (13%) and Indiana (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (65 grants), Ada, MI (7 grants), West Lafayette, IN (3 grants) and Philadelphia, PA (2 grants).
Does Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 70% of Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (65 of 93) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Capital Campaign" (9 grants).
Who are Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation's largest grantees?
Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include National Constitution Center ($1,325,000), Purdue Research Foundation Inc ($1,175,000 across 3 grants) and The Seminar Network Inc ($1,000,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation?
Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation reported $62.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its Congregational Initiatives as uniting and empowering faith-driven leaders with resources for collaboration and innovation, in partnership with community organizations and other sectors, to address community issues and foster flourishing communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation?
The filing lists a letter of request as the required material and states there are no restrictions on awards. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation's EIN?
Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3035972. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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