Private foundation · Grand Rapids, MI (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Dick and Betsy Devos Family Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $500
- Typical grant
- $500 to $500 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $500, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 119 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $7.2M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7.1M | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $7.2M | $500 | 1 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Richard m devos jr · grand rapids · 6166434700
- What to send
- Details available at dbdvfoundation.org
- Limits
- More information on the foundation's funding priorities is available at dbdvfoundation.org
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2023. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Richard M Devos JrPresident/director
- Elisabeth Prince DevosDirector
- Robert H SchierbeekVp/coo
- Jeffrey S BowermanVp of tax
- Susan E ValcqTreasurer/secretary
- Nicholas J TholeVice president
- Jason ZylstraFoundation manager
- Pamela ParriottFoundation manager
- Richard M Devos IIIDirector
- Elisabeth D LoweryDirector
- Andrea D AbrahamDirector
- Ryan E DevosDirector
As listed in its 2023 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alive Hospice | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating | $500 |
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