Allegra C Ford-Thomas Foundation
Historical FunderDetroit, Michigan · EIN 26-3930880 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $19,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CHRISTINE 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 FOR THE BENEFIT OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, 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
80% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston, MA | Program services | $333,333 |
| Camp Southern Ground Inc | Fayetteville, GA | Program services | $20,000 |
| The National Center for Learning Disabilities | Washington, DC | Allegra ford-thomas scholarship fund | $19,500 |
| Lollipop Theater Network | Los Angeles, CA | Program services | $10,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Tampa, FL | Program services | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan | Detroit, MI | Program services | $5,000 |
| Community Rowing Inc | Brighton, MA | Program services | $5,000 |
| The Henry Ford | Dearborn, MI | Program services | $5,000 |
| Scituate Little League Inc | Scituate, MA | Program services | $2,500 |
| Smile Train | New York, NY | Honor of phyllis frost | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $411,333 | 10 |
| 2023 | $410,833 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349102909
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3930880
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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