Private foundation · EIN 06-1654753 · Watervliet, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Degroot Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 17 grants paid, $532K total, median $20K. 94% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
17
$532K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in MI
94%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$13M

Grants paid in 2025

17 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Covenant House MichiganDetroit, MIEmergency shelter and housing for detroit and grand rapids youth$100K
Cornerstone AllianceBenton Harbor, MIOngoing economic development$75K
Prevention Works IncKalamazoo, MIThrive kalamazoo: building resilience through prevention program$75K
Tri County Council for Child DevelopmentPaw Paw, MIExpansion of high quality early childhood education in berrien county$53K
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Southwest MichiganBenton Harbor, MIWorkforce development framework project$50K
Kc Ready 4'sKalamazoo, MIHigh quality pre-k experiences for 3-4 year olds in kalamazoo county$50K
YMCA of Greater MichianaNiles, MICapital campaign$25K
Vashon Schools FoundationVashon, WASupport critical school staff positions, enrichment programs and vital social-emotional learning$20K
Feeding America West MichiganKentwood, MIMobile food pantry in berrien county$20K
SPCA Sw MichiganKalamazoo, MIOperational support$20K
Birth Right of St JosephSt Joseph, MIGeneral operating support including some to defray partial costs towards building improvements$15K
United Way of Southwest MichiganSt Joseph, MIDolly parton's imagination library$15K
Berrien Community FoundationSt Joseph, MIBackpacks for good$6,000
Good Fellow FundBenton Harbor, MILocal christmas drive for families in need$5,000
Bridgman Foundation for Educational ExcellenceBridgman, MIEducation$1,600
YMCA of Greater MichianaNiles, MIYouth basketball league$850
Corewell Health Foundation of Southwest MichiganGrand Rapids, MIMental health gala$500

By state: Michigan 16 · Washington 1

About this foundation

Degroot Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Watervliet, Michigan, administered in care of Shirley Leith, tax-exempt since 2003. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Degroot Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Degroot Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $532K across 17 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Degroot Family Foundation give?

Michigan (16 grants), Washington (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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