Dean Dorton Allen Ford Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyLexington, Kentucky · EIN 61-1497062 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$58K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$41K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $2,675.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
27% of grants went outside Kentucky.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas More University Inc | Crestview Hills, KY | Subsidy | $20,000 |
| United Way of Greater Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Subsidy | $7,500 |
| American Cancer Society - Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Subsidy | $5,000 |
| Town Branch Park | Lexington, KY | Subsidy | $5,000 |
| Metro United Way | Louisville, KY | Subsidy | $3,200 |
| United Way of the Bluegrass | Lexington, KY | Subsidy | $2,675 |
| Asbury University | Wilmore, KY | Subsidy | $2,500 |
| Kentucky Children's Hospital | Lexington, KY | Subsidy | $2,500 |
| Artswave | Cincinnati, OH | Subsidy | $1,825 |
| United Way of Central Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | Subsidy | $1,650 |
| Fund for the Arts | Louisville, KY | Subsidy | $1,550 |
| Glean Kentucky Inc | Lexington, KY | Subsidy | $1,000 |
| Lexarts | Lexington, KY | Subsidy | $1,000 |
| United Way of the Greater Triangle | Durham, NC | Subsidy | $600 |
| Children's Law Center | Covington, KY | Subsidy | $500 |
| Masters Provision | Independence, KY | Subsidy | $500 |
| Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass | Lexington, KY | Subsidy | $250 |
| National Ms Society - New York | New York, NY | Subsidy | $250 |
| Pillar | Crestwood, KY | Subsidy | $250 |
| St Joseph Children's Home | Louisville, KY | Subsidy | $150 |
| Day Spring | Louisville, KY | Subsidy | $100 |
| St Joseph School | Bardstown, KY | Subsidy | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $58,050 | 22 |
| 2024 | $59,400 | 24 |
| 2023 | $34,750 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611969349100806
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 61-1497062
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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