Ford Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyColumbus, Ohio · EIN 46-1357649 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$70K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $7,000.
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
35% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Arlington Education Foundation | Columbus, OH | Ford family foundation grant | $15,000 |
| Access Justice | Columbus, OH | Metro christian legal aid | $10,000 |
| Pickles Goup Inc | Winnetka, IL | Operating purpose | $7,000 |
| Tko Parkinson's | Louisville, KY | Operating purpose | $7,000 |
| Bundled With Love | Columbus, OH | Operating purpose | $6,316 |
| Beehive Alliance | Columbus, OH | Operating purpose | $5,000 |
| Oldham County Public Library | Lagrange, KY | Operating purpose | $5,000 |
| Red Oak Family Foundation | Columbus, OH | Operating purpose | $5,000 |
| Goshen Elementary PTO | Prospect, KY | Operating purpose | $2,000 |
| Barrington Elementary PTO | Upper Arlington, OH | Operating purpose | $2,000 |
| Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve | Goshen, KY | Operating purpose | $2,000 |
| Star House | Columbus, OH | Operating purpose | $2,000 |
| Columbus Foundation | Columbus, OH | Gifts of kindness | $1,000 |
| Upper Arlington Community Foundation | Upper Arlington, OH | Dale hartney memorial fund | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $69,816 | 14 |
| 2024 | $57,414 | 18 |
| 2023 | $41,493 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611319349101901
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1357649
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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