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Me Davenport Fund

Grand Rapids, Michigan  ·  EIN 382646809  ·  Private foundation

Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Me Davenport Fund has awarded $3.9M across 54 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Davenport University. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$925K
Annual giving (FY2021)
$21.1M
Total assets
54
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Me Davenport Fund funds

Me Davenport Fund's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, early childhood education, faith-based (christian), food & agriculture, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementEarly Childhood EducationFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth CareLibraries & Literacy

Populations it has supported include children, low-income communities.

childrenlow-income communities

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Me Davenport Fund, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Davenport University
EDUCATIONAL/FACILITY SUPPORT & PRESERVATION
Grand Rapids, MI$677K2021
Davenport University
M.E. DAVENPORT LEGACY ENDOWMENT
Grand Rapids, MI$595K2024
Davenport University
M.E. DAVENPORT LEGACY ENDOWMENT
Grand Rapids, MI$435K2025
Davenport University
MED LEGACY ENDOWMENT
Grand Rapids, MI$433K2023
Davenport University
EDUCATIONAL/FACILITY SUPPORT & PRESERVATION
Grand Rapids, MI$200K2020
Copper Shores Community Health Foundation
BRIDGES OUT OF POVERTY PROGRAM
Hancock, MI$168K2025
Vassar College
EDUCATIONAL/MDS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Poughkeepsie, NY$167K2021
Feeding America West Michigan
SUMMER READING AND FEEDING PROGRAMS
Kentwood, MI$108K2025
Vassar College
EDUCATIONAL/MDS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Poughkeepsie, NY$83K2020
Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts
PATIENT PILOT EXPERIENCE & CHILDCARE PLANNING PROCESS
Boston, MA$60K2023
Community Foundation of Marquette County
KIDS COVE - MUSIC/FREE PLAY ZONE
Marquette, MI$50K2023
Women's Center
UNRESTRICTED FUNDS TO BRIDGE COMPENSATE FOR STATE FUNDING CUTS
Marquette, MI$50K2023
Women's Center
UNRESTRICTED FUNDS TO COMPENSTE FOR STATE FUNDING CUTS
Marquette, MI$50K2025
Room at the Inn
WARMING CENTER RENOVATIONS
Marquette, MI$50K2021
Marquette Area Public Schools Education Foundation
SHIRAS PLANETARIUM - NEW PROJECTOR
Marquette, MI$50K2024

Me Davenport Fund giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$337K
2021$925K
2023$817K
2024$875K
2025$919K

How to apply for funding from Me Davenport Fund

From Me Davenport Fund's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“ANNUALLY BY JUNE 30”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about Me Davenport Fund

Does Me Davenport Fund accept grant applications?
Yes — Me Davenport Fund's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Me Davenport Fund fund?
Me Davenport Fund's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Davenport University, Davenport University, Davenport University. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Me Davenport Fund give in grants?
Me Davenport Fund reported $925K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.9M over 54 grants.
Where is Me Davenport Fund located?
Me Davenport Fund is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 382646809.
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About this profile. This page is built from Me Davenport Fund'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 Me Davenport Fund. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.