William and Lisa Ford Foundation
Historical FunderDetroit, Michigan · EIN 38-3441138 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | DAVID P LARSEN |
|---|---|
| Address | 1901 ST ANTOINE STREET 6TH FLOOR, DETROIT MI 48226 |
| Phone | 3132597777 |
| Form and materials | BRIEF LETTER, FINANCIAL STATEMENT AND COPY OF IRS DETERMINATION LETTER. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | AWARDS GENERALLY LIMITED TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS ALREADY FAVORABLY KNOWN TO, AND OF INTEREST TO, THE SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTORS OF THIS FOUNDATION. NO GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS. |
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
0% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Children's Center | Detroit, MI | Program services | $40,000 |
| Bissell Pet Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Program services | $25,000 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Program services | $25,000 |
| Huron River Watershed Council | Ann Arbor, MI | Program services | $20,000 |
| Henry Ford Health | Detroit, MI | Program services | $10,000 |
| The Henry Ford | Dearborn, MI | Program services | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $130,000 | 6 |
| 2023 | $130,000 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513199349101031
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3441138
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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