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Grant recipient EIN 38-1945965Education

Who funds Davenport University?

36 private foundations gave Davenport University in Grand Rapids, MI $5.3 million across 79 grants, in tax years 2017 to 2025.

Grants listed on funders’ 990-PF returns for tax years 2017 to 2025, read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

Grants received by year

Grants from private foundations by the funder’s tax year. The latest year is in blue; it is not complete until all its returns reach the IRS.

Every foundation grant, by year

79 grants

Each line as the funder listed it on its return, newest year first, then largest.

  1. The VombergTrumley FoundationOkemos, MI 2025

    Educational assistance

    $2,000
  2. Robert and Timothy Sullivan Scholarship Fund TrustBelmont, MI 2025

    Scholarship

    $1,000
  3. Myer & Lois Franklin Charitable TRJackson, MI 2025

    Scholarship

    $1,000
  4. Me Davenport Fund A Private Foundation IncGrand Rapids, MI 2024

    M.e. Davenport legacy endowment

    $435,000
  5. Daniel & Pamella Devos FoundationGrand Rapids, MI 2024

    Capital campaign

    $250,000
  6. Daniel & Pamella Devos FoundationGrand Rapids, MI 2024

    General operating

    $27,500
  7. Peter C & Emajean Cook FoundationGrand Rapids, MI 2024

    Event sponsor

    $25,000
  8. The Skillman FoundationDetroit, MI 2024

    Bridging barriers: casa latinas bilingual education initiative for latino/a/x success in detroit

    $5,000
  9. The Korff FoundationComstock Park, MI 2024

    Educational

    $5,000
  10. The D Jerome & Margery C Slack FoundationTraverse City, MI 2024

    Scholarship fund

    $3,000
  11. Robert and Timothy Sullivan Scholarship Fund TrustBelmont, MI 2024

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  12. Myer & Lois Franklin Charitable TRJackson, MI 2024

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  13. Lavere & Gladys Chase Scholarship FDDetroit, MI 2024

    Scholarship

    $1,000
  14. Cooper-Standard Foundation IncNorthville, MI 2024

    Scholarship

    $1,000
  15. Me Davenport Fund A Private Foundation IncGrand Rapids, MI 2023

    M.e. Davenport legacy endowment

    $595,356
  16. Frey FoundationGrand Rapids, MI 2023

    Casa Latina Program

    $315,000
  17. Steelcase FoundationGrand Rapids, MI 2023

    Program support

    $200,000
  18. Daniel & Pamella Devos FoundationGrand Rapids, MI 2023

    Capital campaign

    $192,500
  19. The Hearst FoundationNew York, NY 2023

    Support operations

    $150,000
  20. Daniel & Pamella Devos FoundationGrand Rapids, MI 2023

    General operating

    $27,500
  21. Peter C & Emajean Cook FoundationGrand Rapids, MI 2023

    Event sponsor

    $25,000
  22. Mehney David P & Linda M FoundatGrand Rapids, MI 2023

    Operating fund

    $15,000
  23. Douglas & Maria Devos FoundationGrand Rapids, MI 2023

    General operating

    $5,000
  24. The Meijer FoundationGrand Rapids, MI 2023

    Project/program support

    $4,000
  25. Myer & Lois Franklin Charitable TRJackson, MI 2023

    Scholarship

    $3,000
  26. The Korff FoundationComstock Park, MI 2023

    Educational

    $3,000
  27. The D Jerome & Margery C Slack FoundationTraverse City, MI 2023

    Scholarship fund

    $3,000
  28. Jack and Aletha Goodale Family FoundationWyoming, MI 2023

    Various

    $2,500
  29. Paradise FoundationTraverse City, MI 2023

    General fund

    $1,200
  30. Lavere & Gladys Chase Scholarship FDDetroit, MI 2023

    Scholarship

    $1,100
  31. Winncompanies Charitable Scholarship Foundation IncBoston, MA 2023

    Scholarship aid

    $1,000
  32. Me Davenport Fund A Private Foundation IncGrand Rapids, MI 2022

    Med legacy endowment

    $432,687
  33. Daniel & Pamella Devos FoundationGrand Rapids, MI 2022

    Capital campaign

    $250,000
  34. The Meijer FoundationGrand Rapids, MI 2022

    General operating support

    $6,000
  35. Lion Rock Charitable TrustGrand Rapids, MI 2022

    General contribution

    $6,000
  36. Jim and Ginger Jurries FoundationHolland, MI 2022

    Operations

    $3,000
  37. The Korff FoundationComstock Park, MI 2022

    Educational

    $3,000
  38. Lavere & Gladys Chase Scholarship FDDetroit, MI 2022

    Scholarship

    $2,750
  39. Daniel & Pamella Devos FoundationGrand Rapids, MI 2022

    General operating

    $2,500
  40. Jack and Aletha Goodale Family FoundationWyoming, MI 2022

    Various

    $2,500
  41. The Shyft Group FoundationNovi, MI 2022

    General support

    $1,500
  42. Robert and Timothy Sullivan Scholarship Fund TrustBelmont, MI 2022

    Scholarship

    $1,000
  43. Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA 2022

    General support

    $113
  44. Daniel & Pamella Devos FoundationGrand Rapids, MI 2021

    Capital campaign

    $557,500
  45. Me Davenport Fund A Private Foundation IncGrand Rapids, MI 2021

    Educational/facility support & preservation

    $506,000
  46. TR UW Chas E Schell EducationCincinnati, OH 2021

    Project/program support

    $100,000
  47. The Meijer FoundationGrand Rapids, MI 2021

    Program support

    $75,000
  48. Perrigo Company Charitable FoundationAllegan, MI 2021

    General support

    $20,000
  49. J William & Lorraine M Miller Family FoundationWorthington, OH 2021

    Scholarships

    $5,000
  50. Douglas & Maria Devos FoundationGrand Rapids, MI 2021

    General operating

    $5,000
  51. Morris Communications Foundation Trust AgreementAugusta, GA 2021

    Fund scholarship

    $5,000
  52. The Korff FoundationComstock Park, MI 2021

    Educational

    $3,000
  53. Daniel & Pamella Devos FoundationGrand Rapids, MI 2021

    General operating

    $2,500
  54. The Shyft Group FoundationNovi, MI 2021

    General support

    $1,500
  55. Robert and Timothy Sullivan Scholarship Fund TrustBelmont, MI 2021

    Scholarship

    $1,000
  56. Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA 2021

    General support

    $119
  57. Me Davenport Fund A Private Foundation IncGrand Rapids, MI 2020

    Educational/facility support & preservation

    $677,315
  58. Peter C & Emajean Cook FoundationGrand Rapids, MI 2020

    Event sponsor

    $50,000
  59. Barber FoundationCaledonia, MI 2020

    General donation

    $15,000
  60. Morris Communications Foundation Trust AgreementAugusta, GA 2020

    Fund scholarship

    $5,000
  61. Monroe-Brown FoundationKalamazoo, MI 2020

    Scholarships

    $2,000
  62. Robert and Timothy Sullivan Scholarship Fund TrustBelmont, MI 2020

    Scholarship

    $1,000
  63. The Korff FoundationComstock Park, MI 2020

    Educational

    $1,000
  64. Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA 2020

    General support

    $63
  65. Me Davenport Fund A Private Foundation IncGrand Rapids, MI 2019

    Educational/facility support & preservation

    $200,000
  66. Barber FoundationCaledonia, MI 2019

    General donation

    $10,000
  67. Jack and Aletha Goodale Family FoundationWyoming, MI 2019

    Various

    $2,500
  68. Enterprise Holdings FoundationSaint Louis, MO 2019

    Program Support

    $1,500
  69. Robert and Timothy Sullivan Scholarship Fund TrustBelmont, MI 2019

    Scholarship

    $1,000
  70. The Korff FoundationComstock Park, MI 2019

    Educational

    $1,000
  71. Speerstra Peter & Evelyn TRCincinnati, OH 2019

    Scholarship

    $700
  72. Brandon Family FoundationNaples, FL 2018

    General support

    $5,000
  73. Hy and Greta Berkowitz FoundationDedham, MA 2018

    Educational support

    $3,250
  74. Jack and Aletha Goodale Family FoundationWyoming, MI 2018

    Various

    $2,500
  75. Robert and Timothy Sullivan Scholarship Fund TrustBelmont, MI 2018

    Scholarship

    $1,000
  76. The Korff FoundationComstock Park, MI 2018

    Educational

    $1,000
  77. Marquerite & Keith T Myers Comm ChurchCincinnati, OH 2018

    Scholarship

    $1,000
  78. Jerome P Subar FoundationChicago, IL 2018

    General operating fund

    $500
  79. Robert and Timothy Sullivan Scholarship Fund TrustBelmont, MI 2017

    Scholarship

    $1,000

Funders of similar organizations nearby

Foundations that gave to other education organizations in Grand Rapids, MI and are not among Davenport University’s funders above.

  1. WK Kellogg FoundationBattle Creek, MI 76 grants Accepts applications $14,780,270 to similar organizations
  2. CDV5 FoundationGrand Rapids, MI 32 grants Accepts applications $4,000,000 to similar organizations
  3. Steve & Amy Van Andel FoundationAda, MI 52 grants Preselected only $1,016,750 to similar organizations
  4. The David and Carol Van Andel Family FoundationGrand Rapids, MI 29 grants Accepts applications $2,131,600 to similar organizations
  5. The Mercantile Bank FoundationGrand Rapids, MI 14 grants Preselected only $53,000 to similar organizations
  6. Dick and Betsy Devos Family FoundationGrand Rapids, MI 24 grants Accepts applications $2,640,935 to similar organizations
  7. KRW FoundationGrand Rapids, MI 21 grants Accepts applications $3,525,000 to similar organizations
  8. THE PETER and JOAN SECCHIA FAMILY INCGrand Rapids, MI 20 grants Preselected only $2,451,537 to similar organizations

About this match

Funders write a recipient’s name and address, not its EIN. We matched these grants to EIN 38-1945965 by name and ZIP code, or by name, city and State against the IRS list of exempt organizations and our list of filers. Grants we could not tie to one organization are not counted here.