Clyde D Ford Trust
Invitation OnlyGeneseo, Illinois · EIN 36-3224975 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $250.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
6% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond Henry Hospital Foundation | geneseo, IL | Donation for Hospital equipment | $400 |
| geneseo youth football | geneseo, IL | youth sports education | $400 |
| Johnston Baseball | geneseo, IL | Support for youth baseball team | $350 |
| ELPA poultry show | geneseo, IL | Funds to support ag education | $300 |
| Henry County Fair | cambridge, IL | county fair donation | $250 |
| Geneseo Youth Basketball | Geneseo, IL | Youth Basketball program | $250 |
| Geneseo Humane Society | Geneseo, IL | Funds for Animal Shelter | $250 |
| Geneseo FFA | Geneseo, IL | Student activities | $200 |
| Boy Scout Troup 100 | geneseo, IL | Funds for Youth education | $200 |
| sol legacy horse min | atkinson, IL | Handicap horsemanship | $200 |
| Antique Tractor Assoc | Geneseo, IL | Ag education | $175 |
| geneseo kiwanis club | geneseo, IL | Student activities | $125 |
| st anthony church | Atkinson, IL | funds for needy | $100 |
| Geneseo Schools District 228 | geneseo, IL | Money to fund Dance a Thon fundraiser for U of iowa | $100 |
| special olympics | geneseo, IL | funds to send kids to special Olympics | $100 |
| Asbury Garden Ministry | Bettendorf, IA | food pantry program | $35 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($300). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,735 | 19 |
| 2023 | $5,386 | 20 |
| 2022 | $3,864 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620289349100507
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3224975
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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