Douglas A & Margaret E Decamp Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of community initiatives and programs. Its mission includes promoting education, health, and substance abuse recovery, as evidenced by its funding for schools, health-related projects, and community development efforts. The foundation prioritizes youth development and food security, as shown by grants to robotics programs and food centers. It primarily serves recipients within its local community, focusing on enhancing the quality of life through diverse charitable activities.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Michigan-based nonprofit or local intermediary with an existing relationship or strong local visibility, working in education, health, youth development, arts, or community services and able to manage mid-to-large capital or program grants.
Good Fit
- • Located in Michigan, preferably in Barry County or nearby communities.
- • Existing relationship, referral, or prior history with the foundation or local intermediaries.
- • Program areas matching past grants: schools, community foundation funds, health/substance‑abuse services, youth programs, or arts organizations.
- • Ability to absorb larger one-time awards or endowment-style gifts.
Geography
All observed grants across 2022–2024 were made within a single state (Michigan), with 100% of giving concentrated in-state in each year.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded multiple independent recipients each year (11 in 2022, 14 in 2023, 8 in 2024), showing a moderately broad portfolio for a small private foundation, though dollars are heavily concentrated in a few large awards.
New Applicants
The foundation documents that it accepts only preselected applicants, and recent behavior shows low newcomer entry in 2024 (one new recipient and seven returning grantees), indicating an invitation-driven pattern rather than an open applicant pool.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
