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DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION

DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION

GRAND RAPIDS, MI, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
38-2434184
Regional Funder
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DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION

GRAND RAPIDS, MI, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
38-2434184
Regional Funder

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Est.

1982

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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The Davenport University Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives through a relationship-based engagement model. With a total of $2.9 million in grants paid in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants solely by invitation. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

PROVIDE FUNDRAISING FOR DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY
Total Funding Given

$2.9M

2024
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
$20.2M
100%
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Total No. of Grants

3

Median 1st year grant
$2M
Median 2nd year grant
$2.2M
R
Rachel Mraz
Board Member
R
Richard Pappas
Board Member
J
James Albers
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION?
No. DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION give?
DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $2 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $2.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION?
DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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