Springgr
Springgr is a private foundation, based in Grand Rapids, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $105K in total assets. In 2024, it made $1.1M in qualifying distributions.
Springgr at a glance
- Total assets
- $104,580
- -36.0% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,119,588
- +45.7% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $1,119,644
- +34.9% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,178,426
- +34.9% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Springgr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Springgr gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Partners Worldwide Grand Rapids, MI | To support a recruiting program for mentors who volunteered to help entrepreneurs | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $104,580 | $1,119,588 | $1,178,426 | — | — | $1,119,644 | $5,331 |
| 2023 | $163,418 | $768,646 | $873,730 | — | — | $830,084 | $6,522 |
| 2022 | $311,210 | $1,126,300 | $858,737 | — | — | $831,083 | $3,250 |
| 2021 | $25,975 | $851,178 | $850,419 | $10,000 | 1 | $834,241 | $1,560 |
| 2020 | $18,627 | $856,743 | $854,100 | — | — | — | $1,522 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Springgr reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Springgr is led by Richard M. Devos Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard M. Devos Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglas L. Devos
Trustee
Foundation Manager → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne C. Devos
Trustee
Foundation Manager → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel G. Devos
Trustee
On filings since 2021
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
Maria P. Devos
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert H. Schierbeek
COO & Vice President
COO, Vice President & Treasurer → COO & Vice President, 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 L. Zylstra
Vice President
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karla Velis-Brito
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Nicholas J. Thole (2022) — Vice President
- Former: Jerry L. Tubergen (2020) — Executive Vice President
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 Springgr
How large is Springgr?
Springgr reported $105K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Springgr operate?
Springgr has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is Springgr's EIN?
Springgr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4775140. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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