Alfred and Sharmila Ford Fund
Historical FunderDetroit, Michigan · EIN 47-1823062 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100,000 and $100,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CHRISTINE E JAGGI |
|---|---|
| Address | 2000 BRUSH STREET SUITE 440, DETROIT MI 48226 |
| Phone | 3139610500 |
| Form and materials | BRIEF LETTER, FINANCIAL STATEMENT, AND COPY OF IRS DETERMINATION TAX LETTER. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | AWARDS GENERALLY LIMITED TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS WHICH ARE ALREADY FAVORABLY KNOWN TO, AND OF INTEREST TO, THE SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTORS OF THIS FOUNDATION. NO GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Society for Krishna Consciousness | Alachua, FL | Construction of the temple of the vedic planetarium | $100,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $100,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $80,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513209349101051
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-1823062
- Profile updated Nov 10, 2026
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