Futures
Investing in our community.
We invest in changemakers who promote thriving communities and prosperous people. We seek partners with innovative and market-based solutions, especially in our hometown of Grand Rapids. We apply a business-like approach to help our partners—including non-profits, for-profits, and churches—unleash economic mobility and opportunity.
Our Vision
We envision a future of thriving communities and prosperous people. And we believe Grand Rapids can be a model of opportunity and empowerment for all of America. We're investing in a highly relational movement that leads our community forward by applying principles, innovation, and business solutions to alleviate the long-standing challenges limiting our neighbors from experiencing real opportunity and fully realizing their potential.
Our Futures investment strategy seeks to seamlessly integrate business, civic engagement, and philanthropy, building upon more than 30 years of community investments and supporting changemakers through the Doug & Maria DeVos Foundation. We’re excited to expand upon our impact, while holding fast to our core values.
Areas of Focus
Community & Place
We believe everyone should find belonging and meaning in their community, with boundless opportunity and mutual support.
Faith & Family
We believe faith communities have a powerful role to play in transforming society, and that strong families anchor communities.
Education Empowerment
We believe that every kid deserves a world-class education, one that matches their passions and unlocks their potential.
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
We believe that challenging the status quo happens inside and outside of business, and that tackling social problems demands new thinking.
Our Partners
A community that helps America’s boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our country’s biggest problems.
A collective focused on an emerging movement to make Grand Rapids a better place to live. Where it’s normal — not newsworthy — for everyone to thrive and prosper.
Partner With Us
We are committed to improving lives and unlocking opportunity for all people — especially in our hometown of Grand Rapids, MI — and partnering with leaders and organizations who share in that vision.
