D&B Foundation focuses on education, community, the arts, justice, and leadership. Our foundation supported 122 nonprofit organizations, ranging from neighborhood-level efforts in our hometown of Grand Rapids to national and international organizations, impacting communities near and far.

Our giving is centered on cultivating leadership, accelerating transformation, and leveraging support in five areas:

Community

We endeavor to make West Michigan a desirable place to live by supporting efforts that lead to community transformation, improve community health, and provide support for essential community needs.

Education

We strive to be a catalyst for positive change by expanding choices and improving access opportunities primarily in K-12 education.

Arts

Nationally and internationally, we build capacity in arts leaders and equip them to effectively manage and lead their organizations.

Justice

Fundamentally, we believe all people have the right to and access to justice. We support organizations that help free, rescue, or provide access to the oppressed and the vulnerable.

Leadership

With intention, we aim to train, equip, support, and develop leaders.

Requests can be submitted at any time. They are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the process generally takes 3-4 months from application submission to notification.