Richard C Devereaux Foundation
The Richard C Devereaux Foundation is a private foundation based in Birmingham, Michigan. Its 2025 grants supported Michigan organizations working in the arts, health, conservation, and public television.
Richard C Devereaux Foundation at a glance
In short: Richard C Devereaux Foundation gave $415K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $104K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $415,000
- -40.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -69.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $103,750
- +93.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $87,500
- Total assets
- $5,616,820
- +36.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Richard C Devereaux 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: 480 Pierce Street 300, Birmingham, MI 48009
Phone: (248) 567-7800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Richard C Devereaux Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Detroit Symphony Orchestra ($200K). Together the top 4 received $415K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 54 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Richard C Devereaux Foundation gives
- Giving fell 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 187% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $284K (2021) to $958K (2023). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $415K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Symphony Orchestra Detroit, MI | Operating Support | $200,000 |
| Karmanos Cancer Institute Detroit, MI | Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Nature Conservancy Lansing, MI | Operating Support | $75,000 |
| Detroit Public Television Wixom, MI | Operating Support | $40,000 |
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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 | $5,616,820 | $1,997,588 | $499,851 | $415,000 | 4 | $455,067 | $410,698 | $243,399 |
| 2024 | $4,117,594 | $509,148 | $757,052 | $697,000 | 13 | $727,011 | $330,590 | $232,174 |
| 2023 | $4,428,644 | $446,717 | $1,033,174 | $958,000 | 17 | $989,320 | $281,022 | $243,648 |
| 2022 | $5,073,762 | $853,679 | $620,829 | $536,000 | 12 | $576,363 | $617,545 | $288,993 |
| 2021 | $4,929,450 | $707,356 | $357,485 | $284,000 | 8 | — | $332,487 | $281,764 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Richard C Devereaux Foundation reported a distributable amount of $243K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants went to a symphony orchestra, a cancer institute, a conservation organization, and a public television organization. The Detroit Symphony Orchestra describes its mission as “impact[ing] lives through the power of unforgettable musical experiences” by sustaining a world-class orchestra for Detroit and the global community.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded four grants totaling $415,000. Grants ranged from $40,000 to $200,000, with a median award of $87,500. All four listed awards provided operating support:
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Julie D Conrad as president/trustee, Andrew R Kendall as vice president/trustee, Christopher M Mann as secretary/trustee, and Curtis J Mann as treasurer/trustee.
Richard C Devereaux Foundation is led by Julie D. Conrad, President & Trustee on the 2025 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Julie D. Conrad
President & Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Curtis J. Mann
Treasurer & Trustee
Secretary & Trustee → Treasurer & Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Christopher M. Mann
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Andrew R. Kendall
Vice President & Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: James D. Kendall (2021–2024) — Vice President & Trustee
- Former: Leslie C. Devereaux Dod (2024) — President & Trustee
- Former: Leslie C. Devereaux (2021–2023) — President & Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Richard C Devereaux Foundation
How much does Richard C Devereaux Foundation give each year?
Richard C Devereaux Foundation gave $415K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $697K across 13 grants.
What is Richard C Devereaux Foundation's typical grant size?
Richard C Devereaux Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $87,500, and its average grant was $103,750, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Richard C Devereaux Foundation give grants?
Richard C Devereaux Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (2 grants).
Does Richard C Devereaux Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Richard C Devereaux Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Richard C Devereaux Foundation?
Richard C Devereaux Foundation reported $5.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $455K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $243K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Richard C Devereaux Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants went to a symphony orchestra, a cancer institute, a conservation organization, and a public television organization. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Richard C Devereaux 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 Richard C Devereaux Foundation's EIN?
Richard C Devereaux Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2638858. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Richard C Devereaux 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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