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Eleanor & Edsel Ford Fund is a private association based in DETROIT, MI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1946. The principal officer is Christine Jaggi. It holds total assets of $13.6M. Annual income is reported at $445K. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Michigan. According to available records, Eleanor & Edsel Ford Fund has made 30 grants totaling $4.3M, with a median grant of $200K. The foundation has distributed between $850K and $1.7M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.7M distributed across 12 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $25K to $200K, with an average award of $142K. The foundation has supported 10 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Michigan. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$25K
Median Grant
$200K
Average Grant
$142K
Largest Grant
$200K
Based on 6 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.
Eleanor & Edsel Ford Fund is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 30 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MI.
Eleanor & Edsel Ford Fund has distributed a total of $4.3M across 30 grants. The median grant size is $200K, with an average of $142K. Individual grants have ranged from $25K to $200K.
Awards generally limited to charitable organizations already favorably known to, and of interest to, the substantial contributors of this foundation. No grants to individuals.
Eleanor & Edsel Ford Fund is headquartered in DETROIT, MI.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martha F Ford | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Christine Jaggi | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David P Larsen | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$13.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$13.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
30
Total Giving
$4.3M
Average Grant
$142K
Median Grant
$200K
Unique Recipients
10
Most Common Grant
$200K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| College For Creative StudiesANNUAL FUND | Detroit, MI | $200K | 2023 |
| Henry Ford Health SystemINNOVATIONS GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM | Detroit, MI | $200K | 2023 |
| The Detroit Institute Of ArtsGENERAL OPERATING ENDOWMENT | Detroit, MI | $200K | 2023 |
| University Liggett SchoolANNUAL FUND | Grosse Pointe Woods, MI | $200K | 2023 |
| Christ Church Grosse PointePROGRAM SERVICES | Grosse Pointe Farms, MI | $25K | 2023 |
| Detroit Symphony OrchestraANNUAL FUND | Detroit, MI | $25K | 2023 |
| Detroit Symphony OrchestrANNUAL FUND | Detroit, MI | $25K | 2022 |
| College For Creative StudAnnual Fund | Detroit, MI | $200K | 2021 |
| Christ Church Grosse PoinPROGRAM SERVICES | Grosse Pointe Farms, MI | $25K | 2021 |
| Detroit Symphony Orchestra HallANNUAL FUND | Detroit, MI | $25K | 2020 |