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Benson & Edith Ford Fund is a private association based in DETROIT, MI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1954. The principal officer is Christine Jaggi. It holds total assets of $16.4M. Annual income is reported at $570K. Total assets have decreased from $26.5M in 2011 to $16.4M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Michigan. According to available records, Benson & Edith Ford Fund has made 172 grants totaling $7.9M, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $1.6M and $2.9M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $2.9M distributed across 66 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $700K, with an average award of $46K. The foundation has supported 53 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Michigan, Washington, Florida, which account for 98% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$39K
Largest Grant
$600K
Based on 41 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Benson & Edith Ford Fund is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 172 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MI, WA, FL.
Benson & Edith Ford Fund has distributed a total of $7.9M across 172 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $46K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $700K.
Awards are generally limited to charitable organizations already favorably known to, and of interest to, the substantial contributors of this foundation. No grants to individuals.
Benson & Edith Ford Fund is headquartered in DETROIT, MI. While based in MI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David P Larsen | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Benson Ford Jr | VICE-PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lynn F Alandt | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David M Hempstead | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$16.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$16.4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
172
Total Giving
$7.9M
Average Grant
$46K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
53
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| College For Creative StudiesBENSON & EDITH FORD SCHOLARSHIP | Detroit, MI | $700K | 2023 |
| Teen Street SkillsPROGRAM SERVICES | Michigan, MI | $300K | 2023 |
| The Henry FordINHUB PROGRAM | Dearborn, MI | $250K | 2023 |
| Detroit Institute Of ArtsOPEN FOREVER | Detroit, MI | $100K | 2023 |
| Henry Ford Health SystemSUICIDE PREVENTION FUND | Detroit, MI | $50K | 2023 |
| Alzheimer'S AssociationCHOCOLATE JUBILEE DONATION | Southfield, MI | $25K | 2023 |
| The Henry Ford Estate - FairlanePROGRAM SERVICES | Dearborn, MI | $20K | 2023 |
| Gleaner'S Community Food Bank Of Southeastern MichiganPROGRAM SERVICES | Detroit, MI | $15K | 2023 |
| Baptist Health South Florida FoundationMARINERS HOSPITAL WELLNESS CENTER | Tavernier, FL | $15K | 2023 |
| Capuchin Soup KitchenPROGRAM SERVICES | Detroit, MI | $15K | 2023 |
| Michigan HumanePROGRAM SERVICES | Bingham Farms, MI | $15K | 2023 |
| Racing For KidsANNUAL APPEAL | Grosse Pointe Farms, MI | $10K | 2023 |
| Interlochen Center For The ArtsPROGRAM SERVICES | Interlochen, MI | $8K | 2023 |
| Empowerment PlanPROGRAM SERVICES | Detroit, MI | $5K | 2023 |
| Detroit Symphony OrchestraPROGRAM SERVICES | Detroit, MI | $5K | 2023 |
| Detroit Educational Television FoundationPROGRAM SERVICES | Wixom, MI | $3K | 2023 |
| Christ Church Grosse PointePROGRAM SERVICES | Grosse Pointe Farms, MI | $3K | 2023 |
| Detroit Artists MarketDAM ANNUAL FUND | Detroit, MI | $3K | 2023 |
| Grosse Pointe Historical SocietyCAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Grosse Pointe Farms, MI | $3K | 2023 |
| The Children'S CenterPROGRAM SERVICES | Detroit, MI | $3K | 2023 |
| United Negro College FundPROGRAM SERVICES | Detroit, MI | $2K | 2023 |
| Old Newsboy'S Goodfellow FundPROGRAM SERVICES | Detroit, MI | $2K | 2023 |
| Detroit Historical SocietyPROGRAM SERVICES | Detroit, MI | $2K | 2023 |
| Pewabic Society IncNATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK POTTERY | Detroit, MI | $2K | 2023 |
| Mariners InnPROGRAM SERVICES | Detroit, MI | $2K | 2023 |
| Tacoma Boat BuildersPROGRAM SERVICES | Tacoma, WA | $30K | 2022 |
| Fair LanePROGRAM SERVICES | Dearborn, IL | $25K | 2022 |