Grand Rapids Public Museum
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$2.4M
Foundation funders
32
Grants recorded
85
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Grand Rapids Public Museum?
Grand Rapids Public Museum is funded by 32 grantmakers, led by Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc ($310K), Daniel & Pamella Devos Foundation ($250K), Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation ($250K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.4M in grants to Grand Rapids Public Museum between 2019–2025.
Show all 32 funders
| Wolverine World Wide Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Bruce & Susan Neckers Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2021 |
| Word Investments Inc | $2,500 | 1 | 2020 |
| Mehney David P & Linda M Foundat | $2,500 | 1 | 2020 |
| Paul B Henry Foundation | $1,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Norman & Marilyn Leven Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Robert E and Marcia L Schaub Family | $85 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2019) to $1.2M (2024). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $46K.
What grants has Grand Rapids Public Museum received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Mary Free Bed Guild Fund | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Howard Miller Foundation | SUPPORT FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS | $13,000 |
| 2025 | Schouten Grace Memorial Fund Tr | ANNUAL FUND | $6,900 |
| 2025 | UFP Industries Foundation | OUTREACH | $5,000 |
| 2025 | William T and Frances A Little Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Detter Family Foundation Inc | UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Paul B Henry Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $500 |
| 2024 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | MUSEUMS | $265,200 |
| 2024 | Daniel & Pamella Devos Foundation | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $250,000 |
| 2024 | Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $250,000 |
| 2024 | Eileen Devries Family Foundation | GENERAL PROGRAM | $160,000 |
| 2024 | Steelcase Foundation | Program support | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Charles W Loosemore Foundation | Furtherance of charitable purposes of recipient | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Steve & Amy Van Andel Foundation | ARTS & CULTURE | $50,000 |
| 2024 | DTE Energy Foundation | ARTS & CULTURE | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Inc | EXPANDING CURIOSITY CAMPAIGN ATTN: KELLI JO PEITIER - JAMES, KATHY, AND BARBARA HAVEMAN | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Baldwin Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Howard Miller Foundation | SUPPORT FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS | $12,500 |
| 2024 | Gillett Family Foundation | MUSEUM | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Peter C & Emajean Cook Foundation | EVENT SPONSOR | $7,500 |
| 2024 | Schouten Grace Memorial Fund Tr | ANNUAL FUND | $6,100 |
| 2024 | Perrigo Company Charitable Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Korff Foundation | EDUCATIONAL | $5,000 |
| 2024 | UFP Industries Foundation | Outreach | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Detter Family Foundation Inc | UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Paul B Henry Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $500 |
| 2023 | Steelcase Foundation | Program support | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Steve & Amy Van Andel Foundation | ARTS & CULTURE | $50,000 |
| 2023 | DTE Energy Foundation | ARTS & CULTURE | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | CULTURE | $21,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 85 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Grand Rapids Public Museum?
Grand Rapids Public Museum is funded by 32 grantmakers, led by Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc ($310K), Daniel & Pamella Devos Foundation ($250K), Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation ($250K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.4M in grants to Grand Rapids Public Museum between 2019–2025.
Who is Grand Rapids Public Museum's largest funder?
Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc is the largest recorded funder of Grand Rapids Public Museum, with $310K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Grand Rapids Public Museum received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.4M in grants to Grand Rapids Public Museum across 85 grants from 32 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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