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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 public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$925K
Indexed giving (FY2021)
$21.1M
Assets (FY2021)
54
Grants tracked
2025
Latest grant in this overview

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

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

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

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. Example recipients include Davenport University. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Me Davenport Fund give in grants?
Me Davenport Fund reported $925K in grants in an indexed 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. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Me Davenport Fund. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.