The Edward E Ford Foundation
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 13-6047243 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $100,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JP MORGAN CHASE BANK N A |
|---|---|
| Address | 10 S DEARBORN IL1-0111, CHICAGO IL 60603 |
| Phone | 8004962583 |
| Form and materials | www.jpmorgan.com/onlinegrants |
| Deadlines | SEE WW.EEFORD.ORG FOR SUBMISSION DEADLINES. |
| Restrictions | SEE WWW.EEFORD.ORG FOR RESTRICTIONS & LIMITATIONS ON AWARDS. |
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
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust | Jenkintown, PA | General support | $1,300,000 |
| Mid-Pacific Institute | Honolulu, HI | General support | $250,000 |
| Winchester Thurston School | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $156,000 |
| Cape Cod Academy | Osterville, MA | General support | $100,000 |
| Packer Collegiate Institute | Brooklyn, NY | General support | $100,000 |
| Pennington School | Pennington, NJ | General support | $100,000 |
| The Gunston School | Centreville, MD | General support | $100,000 |
| Independent Schools Experiential Education Network (Iseen) | Seattle, WA | General support | $100,000 |
| Church Schools in the Diocese of Virginia | Alexandria, VA | General support | $100,000 |
| The Bolles School | Jacksonville, FL | General support | $100,000 |
| The Piney Woods School | Piney Woods, MS | General support | $100,000 |
| Sandia Preparatory School | Albuquerque, NM | General support | $100,000 |
| Lakeside School | Seattle, WA | General support | $100,000 |
| William Penn Charter School | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $99,489 |
| Kinkaid School | Houston, TX | General support | $76,250 |
| Kehillah Jewish High School | Palo Alto, CA | General support | $75,000 |
| Heritage Hall | Oklahoma City, OK | General support | $75,000 |
| Albuquerque Academy | Albuquerque, NM | General support | $53,115 |
| United Nations International School | New York, NY | General support | $50,000 |
| Garrison Forest School | Owings Mills, MD | General support | $50,000 |
| Sidwell Friends School | Washington, DC | General support | $35,300 |
| Indian Creek School | Crownsville, MD | General support | $25,000 |
| University Prep (Uprep) | Seattle, WA | General support | $25,000 |
| St Andrews School | Savannah, GA | General support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,275,154 | 24 |
| 2023 | $2,989,511 | 31 |
| 2022 | $1,852,398 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642199349100214
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6047243
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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