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Degroot Family Foundation

Watervliet, Michigan  ·  EIN 061654753  ·  Private foundation

Based in Watervliet, Michigan, Degroot Family Foundation has awarded $3.1M across 109 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Covenant House Michigan. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$506K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$9.6M
Total assets
109
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Degroot Family Foundation funds

Degroot Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on economic development, education, food & agriculture, higher education, housing & homelessness, and related causes.

Economic DevelopmentEducationFood & AgricultureHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessK-12 EducationLibraries & LiteracyYouth Development

Populations it has supported include families, homeless population, older adults, women girls, youth pop.

familieshomeless populationolder adultswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Degroot Family Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Covenant House Michigan
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
Detroit, MI$100K2020
Covenant House Michigan
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
Detroit, MI$100K2022
Prevention Works Inc
TOOLS FOR TRANSITION PROGRAM
Kalamazoo, MI$100K2018
Kalamazoo Community Foundation
DONOR ADVISED FUND
Kalamazoo, MI$100K2018
Covenant House Michigan
SERVING HOMELESS YOUTH DETROIT AND GRAND RAPIDS CAMPUS'S
Detroit, MI$100K2024
Covenant House Michigan
SERVING HOMELESS YOUTH DETROIT AND GRAND RAPIDS CAMPUS'S
Detroit, MI$100K2023
Berrien Community Foundation
DONOR ADVISED FUND
St Joseph, MI$100K2023
Cornerstone Alliance
CONTINUED ECONOMIC SUPPORT
Benton Harbor, MI$75K2023
Prevention Works Inc
PROGRAM EXPANSION KALAMAZOO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Kalamazoo, MI$75K2023
Cornerstone Alliance
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Benton Harbor, MI$75K2022
Cornerstone Alliance
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Benton Harbor, MI$75K2017
Prevention Works Inc
SERVICES FOR YOUTH/FAMILIES IN KALAMAZOO
Kalamazoo, MI$75K2022
Kalamazoo Gospel Mission
A SHELTER FROM THE STORM PROGRAM
Kalamazoo, MI$75K2020
Prevention Works Inc
ENGAGE CHANGE IN KALAMAZOO PROGRAM
Kalamazoo, MI$75K2020
Cornerstone Alliance
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Benton Harbor, MI$75K2020

Degroot Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$396K
2018$471K
2020$506K
2022$617K
2023$581K
2024$563K

How to apply for funding from Degroot Family Foundation

Degroot Family Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at degrootfamilyfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Degroot Family Foundation

Does Degroot Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Degroot Family Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Degroot Family Foundation fund?
Degroot Family Foundation's grants focus on economic development. Recent recipients include Covenant House Michigan, Covenant House Michigan, Prevention Works Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Degroot Family Foundation give in grants?
Degroot Family Foundation reported $506K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.1M over 109 grants.
Where is Degroot Family Foundation located?
Degroot Family Foundation is based in Watervliet, Michigan. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 061654753.
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About this profile. This page is built from Degroot Family Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Degroot Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.