Rev Foundation
Rev Foundation is a private foundation based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with the largest listed awards supporting organizations in Michigan and grants also going to recipients in California, Washington, DC, and Delaware.
Rev Foundation at a glance
In short: Rev Foundation gave $225K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Michigan. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $225,000
- -17.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -34.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,000
- +27.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $17,211
- -59.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (2 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (76% 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 Rev 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.
- Contact
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 Rev Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Journey Academy Grand Rapids ($80K). Together the top 10 received $214K.
Grant Size Distribution
92 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 86 grants of 92 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 11% to California, 9% to Washington, DC, and 4% to Delaware.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Rev Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 14 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 79% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 36% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $178K (2020) to $350K (2021). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $225K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Journey Academy Grand Rapids Ada, MI | General Operating | $80,000 |
| Ada Township Ada, MI | Capital Campaign | $25,000 |
| The Claremont Institute Upland, CA | General Operating | $25,000 |
| American Moment Inc Washington, DC | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Keystone Community Church Ada, MI | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Intercollegiate Studies Institute Inc Wilmington, DE | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Macatawa Bay Junior Association Holland, MI | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Student Free Press Association Hillsdale, MI | General Operating | $10,000 |
| West Michigan Aviation Academy Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | General Operating | $7,500 |
| Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | General Operating | $5,000 |
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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 | $17,211 | $200,331 | $225,600 | $225,000 | 15 | $225,540 | $107 | $1,852 |
| 2023 | $42,480 | $260,016 | $271,050 | $271,050 | 23 | $271,050 | $11 | $1,925 |
| 2022 | $53,514 | $315,000 | $305,015 | $305,000 | 23 | $305,015 | $3 | $1,983 |
| 2021 | $43,529 | $340,000 | $352,541 | $350,000 | 17 | $352,541 | $45 | $2,430 |
| 2020 | $56,070 | $210,145 | $181,550 | $178,000 | 14 | — | $110 | $2,029 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rev Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included general operating support, a capital campaign contribution, and project/program support for a children’s hospital program.
The grantee organizations describe a range of activities. American Moment says it creates educational content and publications, hosts conferences, and supports connections between students, young professionals, and conservative institutions. The Student Free Press Association says it supports college students interested in campus journalism and media careers. The Intercollegiate Studies Institute says it inspires college students to advance principles it describes as making America good, free, and prosperous. Macatawa Bay Junior Association says it promotes water safety by teaching children and youth to sail. The Acton Institute says it promotes a free and virtuous society characterized by individual liberty and sustained by religious principles.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Rev Foundation reported 15 grants totaling $225,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $80,000, with a median of $10,000.
The largest reported grants included $80,000 to Journey Academy Grand Rapids for general operating support; $25,000 to Ada Township for a capital campaign; $25,000 to the Claremont Institute for general operating support; $20,000 to American Moment for general operating support; and $20,000 to Keystone Community Church for general operating support. Other listed grants included $10,000 to the Intercollegiate Studies Institute, Macatawa Bay Junior Association, and Student Free Press Association, each for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard M Devos III as president/director; Melissa J Devos as vice president/director; Robert H Schierbeek as COO/VP/director; Jeffrey S Bowerman as VP of tax; Susan E Valcq as treasury/secretary; and Jason L Zylstra as foundation manager.
Rev Foundation is led by Richard M. Devos III, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard M. Devos III
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa J. Devos
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert H. Schierbeek
COO, Vice President & Director
COO, Vice President, Treasurer & Secretary → COO, Vice President & 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
Treasury & Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason L. Zylstra
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- 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 Rev Foundation
How much does Rev Foundation give each year?
Rev Foundation gave $225K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $271K across 23 grants.
What is Rev Foundation's typical grant size?
Rev Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,000, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rev Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Rev Foundation give grants?
Rev Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (11%) and District of Columbia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ada, MI (4 grants) and Grand Rapids, MI (4 grants).
Does Rev Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of Rev Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Rev Foundation's largest grantees?
Rev Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Journey Academy Grand Rapids ($80,000), Ada Township ($25,000) and The Claremont Institute ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rev Foundation?
Rev Foundation reported $17K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $226K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Rev Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included general operating support, a capital campaign contribution, and project/program support for a children’s hospital program. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rev 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 Rev Foundation's EIN?
Rev Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4476155. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Rev 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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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Rev Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/rev-foundation-morg_0ee2322d0092481d970e0816794f8286
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