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William & Martha Ford Fund

Historical Funder

Detroit, Michigan · EIN 38-6066335 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2024)$3.2M
Organizations funded65
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$672K

Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.

From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):

ContactDAVID P LARSEN
Address1901 ST ANTOINE STREET 6TH FLOOR, DETROIT MI 48226
Phone3132597777
Form and materialsBRIEF LETTER, FINANCIAL STATEMENT, COPY OF IRS DETERMINATION LETTER.
DeadlinesNONE
RestrictionsGENERALLY 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.

  • Health9
  • Education6
  • Arts & Culture5
  • Food Assistance2
  • Youth Sports2
  • Animal Welfare1

Where it gives

36% of grants went outside Michigan.

Grants paid in tax year 2024

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Henry Ford Health SystemDetroit, MIProgram services$2,150,000
The Children's FoundationDetroit, MIProgram services$500,000
Christ Church Grosse PointeGrosse Pointe Farms, MIProgram services$101,000
The Henry FordDearborn, MIProgram services$100,000
Detroit Institute of ArtsDetroit, MIProgram services$50,000
Our Lady of the Elms SchoolAkron, OHProgram services$50,000
St Jude Childrens Research HospitalSouthfield, MIProgram services$25,000
Princeton UniversityPrinceton, NJProgram services$20,000
Fair LaneDearborn, MIProgram services$15,000
CatchDetroit, MIProgram services$10,000
Detroit Zoological SocietyRoyal Oak, MIProgram services$10,000
Freedom InstituteNew York, NYProgram services$10,000
Hobe Sound Community ChestHobe Sound, FLProgram services$10,000
Jupiter Medical Center Foundation IncJupiter, FLProgram services$10,000
Racquet Up DetroitDetroit, MIProgram services$10,000
Mackinac Center for Public PolicyMidland, MIProgram services$7,500
Alzheimer's AssociationSouthfield, MIProgram services$5,000
Arthritis FoundationAtlanta, GAProgram services$5,000
Christ Memorial ChapelHobe Sound, FLProgram services$5,000
Eisenhower Health FoundationRancho Mirage, CAProgram services$5,000
FocushopeDetroit, MIProgram services$5,000
Jupiter Island Medical Clinic IncHobe Sound, FLProgram services$5,000
Southampton Hospital Foundation IncSouthampton, NYProgram services$5,000
The East Hampton Healthcare FoundationEast Hampton, NYProgram services$5,000
The Greening of DetroitDetroit, MIProgram services$5,000
Festival of TreesLivonia, MIProgram services$3,000
The War MemorialGrosse Pointe Farms, MIProgram services$1,500
American Red CrossWashington, DCProgram services$1,000
Barbara Bush Foundation for Family LiteracyWashington, DCProgram services$1,000
Belle Isle ConservancyDetroit, MIProgram services$1,000
Camp CaseyFarmington Hills, MIProgram services$1,000
Children's FoundationDetroit, MIProgram services$1,000
Detroit Artists MarketDetroit, MIProgram services$1,000
Detroit GoodfellowsDetroit, MIProgram services$1,000
Detroit Public Safety FoundationDetroit, MIProgram services$1,000
Detroit Rescue Mission MinistriesDetroit, MIProgram services$1,000
East Hampton Historical SocietyEast Hampton, NYProgram services$1,000
Forgotten HarvestOak Park, MIProgram services$1,000
George & Barbara Bush FoundationCollege Station, TXProgram services$1,000
Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern MichiganDetroit, MIProgram services$1,000
Goodwill of Greater DetroitDetroit, MIProgram services$1,000
Grosse Pointe Foundation for Public EducationGrosse Pointe Woods, MIProgram services$1,000
Grosse Pointe Historical SocietyGrosse Pointe Farms, MIProgram services$1,000
Grosse Pointe Library FoundationGrosse Pointe Farms, MIProgram services$1,000
Grosse Pointe TheatreGrosse Pointe, MIProgram services$1,000
Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MIProgram services$1,000
Hollyfest the Family CenterGrosse Pointe Farms, MIProgram services$1,000
Mariners InnDetroit, MIProgram services$1,000
Mi United Cerebral PalsySouthfield, MIProgram services$1,000
Mistletoe MagicGrosse Pointe Park, MIProgram services$1,000
Neighborhood ClubGrosse Pointe, MIProgram services$1,000
Pewabic PotteryDetroit, MIProgram services$1,000
Racing for KidsGrosse Pointe Farms, MIProgram services$1,000
Shriners Children'sTampa, FLProgram services$1,000
Special Olympics MichiganGrand Rapids, MIProgram services$1,000
St Jude Childrens Research HospitalMemphis, TNProgram services$1,000
Suffolk County Police Athletic LeagueNew York, NYProgram services$1,000
The Nature ConservancyArlington, VAProgram services$1,000
The Salvation ArmySouthfield, MIProgram services$1,000
United Negro College Fund IncDetroit, MIProgram services$1,000

Showing the 60 largest of 65 grants to organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2024$3,164,40065
2023$646,70073

Sources

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