The James Joseph Ford Foundation
Invitation OnlyLas Vegas, Nevada · EIN 20-0511029 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$41K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$302K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,500.
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
44% of grants went outside Nevada.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Health & Human Services | Las Vegas, NV | To serve families and children who have been diagnosed with developmental delays and other disorders as well as families and adults with… | $5,000 |
| Children's Lifesaving Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | To transform the lives of underserved, bipoc youth and houseless families living in shelters and transitional housing by providing outdoor… | $5,000 |
| Heaven Can Wait Animal Society | Las Vegas, NV | To eliminate the senseless, unnecessary euthaniasia of cats and dogs. | $5,000 |
| Nspca | Las Vegas, NV | To help people and pets by providing walk-in adoptions, low cost veterinary assistance, fostering pets and providing community support… | $3,000 |
| Elevate Your Game | Los Angeles, CA | To lift urban students (through mentoring) to higher levels in the grades, attendance and maturity to empower them to be leaders. | $2,500 |
| Foster Kinship | Las Vegas, NV | To strengthen kinship caregivers' capacity to provide safe, stable, and nurturing homes for children. | $2,500 |
| Jacobs Heart | Watsonville, CA | To help improve the quality life for children with cancer and support their families in the challenges they face. | $2,500 |
| Ocean's Harbor House | Toms River, NJ | To provide homeless teens and youth with a stable, safe, clean and healthy living enviromnent. | $2,500 |
| Queens Academy | Queens, NY | To foster community, acceptance, integrity, respect, accountability and perseverance in students so they can be responsible, driven and… | $2,500 |
| Bridge Builders Leadership Initiative | Pearl, MS | To provide families the opportunity to grow and succeed with tuition-free after-school and summer programming. | $2,000 |
| Living Grace Homes | Henderson, NV | To provide a safe environment, programs and support for the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of homeless, pregnant and… | $2,000 |
| Sweet Potato Comfort Pie | Golden Valley, MN | To foster racial healing and grow beloved community. | $1,000 |
| YMCA of Hampton Road | Chesapeake, VA | To provide a safe, family-oriented environment, and a gathering place for thousands of kids, families, seniors and individuals. | $1,000 |
| Gentlemen by Choice | Las Vegas, NV | To empower tomorrow's innovators by fostering youth growth, enhancing resilience, self-confidence and personal awareness. | $1,000 |
| The Dr Shirley Linzy Young Artists Orchestra of Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV | To educate, promote, and develop the musical talent of students. | $1,000 |
| St Jude's Ranch of Children | Boulder City, NV | To serve the needs of abused and neglected children and young adults in southern nevada. | $1,000 |
| The Immigration Center for Women | Las Vegas, NV | To provide affordable immigration services to underrepresented immigrants in nevada. | $1,000 |
| Animal Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | To help pets find and stay in loving homes with adoption, veterinary care, and essential resources. | $600 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $41,100 | 18 |
| 2023 | $31,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349102893
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-0511029
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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