John and Miki Ford Foundation
Invitation OnlyCosta Mesa, California · EIN 83-2659321 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$49K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$14K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 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
58% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Luke Productions | Ridgefield, WA | Unrestricted | $13,000 |
| California Youth Services | Laguna Hills, CA | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Carmelite Sisters | Alhambra, CA | Unrestricted | $5,030 |
| Arizona Right to Life | Phoenix, AZ | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Guiding Star Project | Ironton, MN | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| St Bernadette Catholic Church | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $3,900 |
| University of Mary | Bismarck, ND | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Students for Life | Fredericksburg, VA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Beverly Cultural Center | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| The Peninsula Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Legatus | Ann Arbor, MI | Unrestricted | $1,490 |
| Sisters of St Benedict | Ferdinand, IN | Unrestricted | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $48,520 | 12 |
| 2023 | $47,893 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543149349102434
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-2659321
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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