Benson & Edith Ford Fund
Historical FunderDetroit, Michigan · EIN 38-6066333 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | DAVID P LARSEN |
|---|---|
| Address | 1901 ST ANTOINE STREET 6TH FLOOR, DETROIT MI 48226 |
| Phone | 3132597777 |
| Form and materials | BRIEF LETTER, FINANCIAL STATEMENT, COPY OF IRS LETTER DETERMINING TAX STATUS (UNLESS ALREADY LISTED IN CUMULATIVE LIST). |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | AWARDS ARE GENERALLY LIMITED TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS 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
4% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| College for Creative Studies | Detroit, MI | Benson & edith ford scholarship | $700,000 |
| Teen Street Skills | Detroit, MI | Program services | $300,000 |
| Detroit Institute of Arts | Detroit, MI | Open forever | $100,000 |
| Henry Ford Health System | Detroit, MI | Program s | $75,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Southfield, MI | Jubilee donation | $25,000 |
| The Henry Ford Estate - Fairlane | Dearborn, MI | Program services | $20,000 |
| Baptist Health South Florida Foundation | Tavernier, FL | Mariners hospital wellness center | $15,000 |
| Capuchin Soup Kitchen | Detroit, MI | Program services | $15,000 |
| Michigan Humane | Bingham Farms, MI | Program services | $15,000 |
| Racing for Kids | Grosse Pointe Farms, MI | Program services | $10,000 |
| The Henry Ford | Dearborn, MI | Inhub program | $10,000 |
| Interlochen Center for the Arts | Interlochen, MI | Program services | $8,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Royal Oak, MI | Program services | $7,500 |
| Detroit Symphony Orchestra | Detroit, MI | Program services | $5,000 |
| Empowerment Plan | Detroit, MI | Program services | $5,000 |
| Christ Church Grosse Pointe | Grosse Pointe Farms, MI | Program services | $3,000 |
| Detroit Artists Market | Detroit, MI | Dam annual fund | $3,000 |
| Detroit Pbs | Wixom, MI | Program services | $3,000 |
| Grosse Pointe Historical Society | Grosse Pointe Farms, MI | Capital campaign | $3,000 |
| The Children's Center | Detroit, MI | Program services | $2,500 |
| Detroit Goodfellows | Detroit, MI | Program services | $2,000 |
| Detroit Historical Society | Detroit, MI | Program services | $2,000 |
| United Negro College Fund Inc | Detroit, MI | Program services | $2,000 |
| Pewabic Society Inc | Detroit, MI | Program services | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,333,000 | 24 |
| 2023 | $1,611,105 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523199349100017
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-6066333
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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