Updated Nov 3, 2026
Private foundations based in Grand Rapids, Michigan
62 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, holding $1.7B in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 19 on this page say they accept applications. For foundations ranked by where their grants went, see local funders.
| Foundation | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter and Joan Secchia Family Incsince 1986 | $42M78 grants · 2025 | $50K | Preselected only | $41M |
| Wege Foundationsince 1967 | $22M1 grants · 2024 | $22M | Yes | $268M |
| Daniel & Pamella Devos Foundationsince 1992 | $11M81 grants · 2024 | $33K | Yes | $8.8M |
| Douglas & Maria Devos Foundationsince 1992 | $10M93 grants · 2024 | $30K | Yes | $63M |
| The David and Carol Van Andel Family Foundationsince 2005 | $8.4M49 grants · 2024 | $51K | Yes | $112M |
| Meijer Foundationsince 2024 | $7.4M67 grants · 2024 | $50K | Preselected only | $195M |
| Steelcase Foundationsince 1953 | $7.2M98 grants · 2024 | $50K | Preselected only | $129M |
| Dick and Betsy Devos Family Foundationsince 1990 | $7.1M91 grants · 2024 | $20K | Yes | $48M |
| Bill and Bea Idema Foundationsince 1986 | $5.9M8 grants · 2024 | $125K | Preselected only | $118M |
| Frey Foundationsince 1974 | $4.8M195 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Yes | $162M |
| Peter C and Emajean Cook Foundationsince 1987 | $4.3M188 grants · 2024 | $7,500 | Yes | $43M |
| Cdv5 Foundationsince 1992 | $4.2M59 grants · 2024 | $25K | Yes | $72M |
| Mojo Foundationsince 1998 | $3.8M55 grants · 2024 | $20K | Yes | $46M |
| Dan and Sherry Bowen Foundationsince 2007 | $3.8M24 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $16M |
| Krw Foundationsince 1998 | $2.8M34 grants · 2024 | $50K | Yes | $14M |
| Dragonfly Fundsince 2021 | $2.5M15 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $43M |
| Doug Meijer and Kendall Meijer Foundationsince 2021 | $2.0M17 grants · 2025 | $50K | Preselected only | $46M |
| Cornucopia Family Foundationsince 2007 | $1.9M24 grants · 2024 | $32K | Preselected only | $3.2M |
| Edp Foundationsince 1998 | $1.5M23 grants · 2024 | $50K | Preselected only | $11M |
| Ufp Industries Foundationsince 1995 | $1.3M117 grants · 2025 | $3,000 | Preselected only | $19M |
| Weller Family Foundationsince 2001 | $1.2M27 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $4.2M |
| Bea Aldrink Idema Foundationsince 2011 | $1.1M30 grants · 2025 | $25K | Preselected only | $26M |
| Doornink Foundationsince 1998 | $1.0M16 grants · 2025 | $50K | Preselected only | $17M |
| Robert W and Lynn H Browne Foundationsince 1983 | $985K13 grants · 2025 | $25K | Yes | $7.5M |
| M E Davenport Fund a Private Foundationsince 1987 | $919K13 grants · 2024 | $20K | Yes | $21M |
| Andrew and Gladys Van Noord Foundationsince 2011 | $800K20 grants · 2025 | $20K | Preselected only | $21M |
| Hackett Family Foundationsince 2022 | $765K23 grants · 2025 | $15K | Preselected only | $3.0M |
| Forrest H Akers Trsince 1971 | $717K1 grants · 2025 | $717K | Preselected only | $8.7M |
| Old Trail Foundationsince 2013 | $602K11 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $3.5M |
| Take His Hand Foundationsince 2011 | $554K32 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $11M |
| Jandernoa Foundationsince 1993 | $535K41 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $3.0M |
| Klopcic Family Foundationsince 1995 | $522K7 grants · 2025 | $50K | Preselected only | $6.4M |
| Stephen Klotz Family Foundationsince 2023 | $509K1 grants · 2025 | $509K | Preselected only | $12M |
| Odonovan Fam Foundationsince 2004 | $507K19 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $10M |
| Wade E & Viola Sackner Foundationsince 1954 | $449K6 grants · 2023 | $73K | Preselected only | $8.0M |
| Ed and June Prein Foundationsince 1997 | $426K31 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $4.9M |
| Keller Foundationsince 1980 | $416K41 grants · 2024 | $7,500 | Yes | $6.8M |
| Linse Bock Foundationsince 1992 | $415K10 grants · 2025 | $25K | Preselected only | $6.6M |
| Tassell-Wisner-Bottrall Foundationsince 1994 | $371K46 grants · 2025 | $2,000 | Yes | $8.6M |
| Lion Rock Charitable Trsince 2016 | $329K20 grants · 2025 | $5,500 | Preselected only | $1.7M |
| Mercantile Bank Foundationsince 2023 | $311K139 grants · 2025 | $1,000 | Preselected only | $8.4M |
| Jack and Lija Romence Family Foundationsince 1994 | $257K32 grants · 2025 | $1,000 | Preselected only | $2.0M |
| Brown Tassell Foundationsince 2006 | $251K35 grants · 2025 | $4,000 | Preselected only | $2.8M |
| Richard F & Carolyn a Chormann Family Foundationsince 1999 | $250K4 grants · 2024 | $58K | Preselected only | $4.2M |
| Tremble Foundation Incsince 1989 | $241K21 grants · 2024 | $10K | Yes | $1.9M |
| Simon and Mary Vanderkooy Foundationsince 1995 | $215K15 grants · 2025 | $13K | Preselected only | $3.6M |
| Douglas L and Kathy J Kool Charitable Foundationsince 1993 | $211K17 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $2.5M |
| Beusse & Porter Family Foundationsince 1967 | $199K25 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Yes | $2.8M |
| Charles Foundationsince 2015 | $195K3 grants · 2025 | $20K | Preselected only | $4.1M |
| James and Shirley Balk Foundationsince 1984 | $147K15 grants · 2024 | $3,000 | Yes | $7.5M |
| Mark B and Carol S Muller Charitable Fundsince 1999 | $145K14 grants · 2024 | $7,502 | Preselected only | $4.5M |
| A Verner Nelson and H Elizabeth Nelson Charitable Foundationsince 2018 | $114K5 grants · 2024 | $13K | Yes | $2.4M |
| Marceco Foundationsince 1970 | $103K1 grants · 2024 | $103K | Preselected only | $3.3M |
| Ed & Irene Fleis Education Fund Incsince 2005 | $95K79 grants · 2025 | $1,200 | Yes | $1.7M |
| Albert F Kessel Foundationsince 2002 | $77K3 grants · 2025 | $35K | Preselected only | $5.1M |
| Way Foundationsince 1997 | $54K2 grants · 2025 | $27K | Preselected only | $1.2M |
| James D Azzar Foundation Incsince 2000 | $50K1 grants · 2025 | $50K | Preselected only | $6.2M |
| Gods Gift Foundationsince 2003 | $25K2 grants · 2024 | $13K | Preselected only | $1.7M |
| Jonathan and Mary Kay Borisch Family Foundationsince 2011 | — | — | Preselected only | $7.1M |
| John W and Margaret G Bertsch Charitable Foundationsince 1988 | — | — | Not stated | $2.4M |
Sources: IRS Business Master File (assets), ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer and IRS 990-PF e-file (grants paid, application policy). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own Part XV checkbox.
Open grant programs in Michigan
All 2| Deadline | Grant | Funder | Award ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollingno deadline | Michigan Arts and Culture Council — Organizational GrantsStateMichigan Arts and Culture Council | Michigan Arts and Culture Council | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Michigan Humanities — Humanities GrantsStateMichigan Humanities | Michigan Humanities | Not listed |
Common questions
How many private foundations are based in Grand Rapids, Michigan?
Our directory lists 62 private grantmaking foundations in Grand Rapids, Michigan with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $1.7B. The data comes from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File and Form 990-PF.
How do I get a grant from a private foundation?
Start with foundations that already fund organizations like yours nearby. Read the grantee list on each profile, check whether the foundation accepts applications (it says so on its 990-PF), and lead with a short letter of inquiry. Many family foundations fund only organizations they already know; an introduction through a shared grantee or board member works better than a cold proposal.
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