Private foundation · EIN 38-2646809 · Grand Rapids, Michigan

M E Davenport Fund a Private Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Michigan. The foundation accepts applications (Annually by june 30) and its median grant is $20K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 13 grants paid, $919K total, median $20K. 92% of grants stayed in Michigan. Stated restrictions: Awards concentrated in michigan and primarily for educational programs.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
13
$919K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in MI
92%
of grants
Deadline
See below
Annually by june 30
Assets
$21M

How to apply

No specific application format but must specify type of organization and purpose of request. Also, must submit a budget and schedule of financial support. Contact: Marcia Sneden, 360 East Beltline Ne, Grand Rapids, Mi, 6164592233 Deadlines: Annually by june 30 Restrictions: Awards concentrated in michigan and primarily for educational programs.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Davenport UniversityGrand Rapids, MIM.e. davenport legacy endowment$435K
Copper Shores Community Health FoundationHancock, MIBridges out of poverty program$168K
Feeding America West MichiganKentwood, MISummer reading and feeding programs$108K
Women's CenterMarquette, MIUnrestricted funds to compenste for state funding cuts$50K
MoxiemomsMarquette, MIMaterials for resilient trainings and resilient training$28K
Beantown Baby Diaper BankLexington, MAGrant to provide free diapersgrant to provide free diapers$25K
Canterbury HouseHoughton, MIBuilding capacity to meet student needs$20K
Episcopal Diocese of N MiMarquette, MIWalking together - traveling exhibit$20K
YMCA of Marquette CountyMarquette, MICapital campaign for field house$20K
Planned Parenthood of MiDetroit, MIUp patient recruitment & marketing$15K
St Paul's Episcopal ChurchGreenville, MINfsp church building renovations$15K
St Mark's Episcopal ChurchGrand Rapids, MILunchbox program and fawn mobile distribution truck$10K
Wesley United Methodist ChurchWyoming, MIProject keep kids warm$5,000

By state: Michigan 12 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

M E Davenport Fund a Private Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Grand Rapids, Michigan, tax-exempt since 1987. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does M E Davenport Fund a Private Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. No specific application format but must specify type of organization and purpose of request. Also, must submit a budget and schedule of financial support. Deadlines: Annually by june 30.

How much does M E Davenport Fund a Private Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $919K across 13 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does M E Davenport Fund a Private Foundation give?

Michigan (12 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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