Maria DeVos

Maria DeVos is a philanthropic leader focused on strengthening communities and expanding opportunities for individuals and families. Guided by her Christian faith and a commitment to service, she supports efforts to build connected communities with access to education, churches, workforce development and essential local resources.

Her work emphasizes community transformation, with a focus on economic mobility and support for children and education. She volunteers as a reading tutor with the Center for Sound Literacy in Grand Rapids. She serves as chair of the Corewell Health Foundation West Michigan and supports Thrive & Prosper, a regional initiative that aims to expand economic opportunity, particularly along the Southtown Corridor.

Maria has served on nonprofit boards and has been involved in community and education initiatives, including the Parents’ Athletic Council at Wake Forest University.

Outside her philanthropic work, she enjoys golf, reading and travel. Her interests include downhill skiing and scuba diving.

Maria graduated from Grand Valley State University. She and her husband, Doug, have four children and their spouses: Dalton and Kelly DeVos; Micaela and Jordan Richtsmeier; Monreau and Peter Stewart; and Olivia and Grant Griffioen. They are proud grandparents of six grandchildren.