Geraldine and Roland Ford Foundation
Invitation OnlyLake Forest, Illinois · EIN 47-7134051 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$82K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$1.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
40% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epworth Church Association | Ludington, MI | General unrestricted use | $51,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Lake Forest, IL | General unrestricted use | $16,500 |
| Saint Andrew School | Chicago, IL | General unrestricted use | $5,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | Glencoe, IL | General unrestricted use | $3,500 |
| Samaritans Purse | Boone, NC | General unrestricted use | $2,000 |
| Gorton Community Center | Lake Forest, IL | General unrestricted use | $1,000 |
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI | General unrestricted use | $1,000 |
| Moorings Presbyerian Church | Naples, FL | General unrestricted use | $1,000 |
| Reading Power | Lake Forest, IL | General unrestricted use | $1,000 |
| Lake County Community Foundation | Grayslake, IL | General unrestricted use | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $82,250 | 10 |
| 2024 | $75,250 | 12 |
| 2023 | $89,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611339349102906
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-7134051
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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