West Michigan Sports Commission
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2018–2025
Total received
$13.0M
Foundation funders
12
Grants recorded
29
Years covered
2018–2025
Who funds West Michigan Sports Commission?
West Michigan Sports Commission is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by Grand Rapidskent County Convention & Visitors Bureau DBA Experience Grand Rap ($7.6M), THE PETER and JOAN SECCHIA FAMILY INC ($2.5M), Daniel & Pamella Devos Foundation ($1.1M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $13.0M in grants to West Michigan Sports Commission between 2018–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapidskent County Convention & Visitors Bureau DBA Experience Grand Rap | $7,648,460 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| THE PETER and JOAN SECCHIA FAMILY INC | $2,505,000 | 3 | 2018–2024 |
| Daniel & Pamella Devos Foundation | $1,057,500 | 7 | 2020–2024 |
| The Alvin L Glick Foundation | $1,000,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation | $150,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| CDV5 Foundation | $150,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Frey Foundation | $100,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Peter C & Emajean Cook Foundation | $100,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The David and Carol Van Andel Family | $100,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Dick and Betsy Devos Family Foundation | $100,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Mercantile Bank Foundation | $30,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Mary Free Bed Guild Fund | $15,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2018) to $4.5M (2023). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $2.3M.
What grants has West Michigan Sports Commission received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Grand Rapidskent County Convention & Visitors Bureau DBA Experience Grand Rap | TO PROVIDE OPERATIONAL GRANT AND IN-KIND SERVICES PER AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO WITH ORGANIZATION. | $1,803,542 |
| 2025 | The Alvin L Glick Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $500,000 |
| 2025 | Mary Free Bed Guild Fund | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Grand Rapidskent County Convention & Visitors Bureau DBA Experience Grand Rap | TO PROVIDE OPERATIONAL GRANT AND IN-KIND SERVICES PER AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO WITH ORGANIZATION. | $1,648,571 |
| 2024 | THE PETER and JOAN SECCHIA FAMILY INC | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN SOFTBALL FIELDS | $1,000,000 |
| 2024 | The Alvin L Glick Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $500,000 |
| 2024 | Frey Foundation | Meijer Sports Complex expansion campaign | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Peter C & Emajean Cook Foundation | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $75,000 |
| 2024 | The David and Carol Van Andel Family | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Daniel & Pamella Devos Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $32,500 |
| 2024 | Mary Free Bed Guild Fund | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Grand Rapidskent County Convention & Visitors Bureau DBA Experience Grand Rap | TO PROVIDE OPERATIONAL GRANT AND IN-KIND SERVICES PER AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO WITH ORGANIZATION. | $1,543,574 |
| 2023 | THE PETER and JOAN SECCHIA FAMILY INC | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR SOFTBALL FIELDS | $1,500,000 |
| 2023 | Daniel & Pamella Devos Foundation | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $1,000,000 |
| 2023 | CDV5 Foundation | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $150,000 |
| 2023 | Dick and Betsy Devos Family Foundation | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $75,000 |
| 2023 | The David and Carol Van Andel Family | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $50,000 |
| 2023 | The Mercantile Bank Foundation | WINNING STREAK CAMPAIGN DUGOUT SPONSOR | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Daniel & Pamella Devos Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Grand Rapidskent County Convention & Visitors Bureau DBA Experience Grand Rap | TO PROVIDE OPERATIONAL GRANT AND IN-KIND SERVICES PER AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO WITH ORGANIZATION. | $1,161,813 |
| 2022 | Daniel & Pamella Devos Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Grand Rapidskent County Convention & Visitors Bureau DBA Experience Grand Rap | TO PROVIDE OPERATIONAL GRANT AND IN-KIND SERVICES PER AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO WITH ORGANIZATION. | $822,868 |
| 2021 | Daniel & Pamella Devos Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Daniel & Pamella Devos Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| 2020 | Grand Rapidskent County Convention & Visitors Bureau DBA Experience Grand Rap | TO PROVIDE OPERATIONAL GRANT AND IN-KIND SERVICES PER AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO WITH ORGANIZATION. | $668,092 |
| 2020 | Daniel & Pamella Devos Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO GENERAL FUND | $5,000 |
| 2018 | THE PETER and JOAN SECCHIA FAMILY INC | Art Van Fields | $5,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds West Michigan Sports Commission?
West Michigan Sports Commission is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by Grand Rapidskent County Convention & Visitors Bureau DBA Experience Grand Rap ($7.6M), THE PETER and JOAN SECCHIA FAMILY INC ($2.5M), Daniel & Pamella Devos Foundation ($1.1M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $13.0M in grants to West Michigan Sports Commission between 2018–2025.
Who is West Michigan Sports Commission's largest funder?
Grand Rapidskent County Convention & Visitors Bureau DBA Experience Grand Rap is the largest recorded funder of West Michigan Sports Commission, with $7.6M across 6 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has West Michigan Sports Commission received?
IRS 990 filings record $13.0M in grants to West Michigan Sports Commission across 29 grants from 12 funders between 2018–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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