Fordney Foundation
Historical FunderAgoura Hills, California · EIN 01-0617231 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $40,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | FORDNEY FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 5743 FAIRVIEW PLACE, AGOURA HILLS CA 913012229 |
| Phone | 8185327341 |
| Form and materials | SUBMIT A LETTER LISTING OBJECTIVES, GOALS, AND THE INDIVIDUALS THAT WILL BENEFIT. |
| Deadlines | APRIL 1 |
| Restrictions | LIMITED TO RESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES WHO ARE DANCE STUDENTS OR YOUTHS AGES 6 TO 25. MUST BE AMATEURS. |
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
66% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dance Ready Inc | Columbus, OH | Sponsor of dance sport event | $40,000 |
| Dream Dance Program | Woodland Hills, CA | Grant for ballroom dance instruction at local schools | $18,860 |
| Brigham Young University | Provo, UT | Annual dance student sponsorship | $5,000 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($3,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $66,860 | 4 |
| 2024 | $64,200 | 5 |
| 2023 | $54,400 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641319349104904
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 01-0617231
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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