Geraldine C and Emory M Ford Foundation
Invitation OnlyBozeman, Montana · EIN 38-3190683 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$37K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$500
Total assets$1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $5,000.
From the return
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
71% of grants went outside Montana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Hulman | Terre Haute, IN | General & ev program | $30,000 |
| The University of Houston | Houston, TX | General | $5,000 |
| Bozeman Symphony | Bozeman, MT | General | $1,000 |
| Western Folklife Center | Elko, NV | General | $500 |
| Lonestar Cowboy Poetry Gathering | Alpine, TX | General | $500 |
| Kansas Public Radio | Lawrence, KS | General | $250 |
| Mt Land Reliance | Helena, MT | General | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37,450 | 7 |
| 2023 | $65,400 | 11 |
| 2022 | $41,500 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641369349100229
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3190683
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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