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Ford Meter Box Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in WABASH, IN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1988. The principal officer is Mark S Ford. It holds total assets of $1.5M. Annual income is reported at $540K. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Indiana. According to available records, Ford Meter Box Foundation Inc. has made 205 grants totaling $4.4M, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $858K in 2020 to $1.1M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.7M distributed across 82 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $400K, with an average award of $22K. The foundation has supported 88 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Indiana and Alabama. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$19K
Largest Grant
$400K
Based on 45 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Ford Meter Box Foundation Inc. is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 205 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IN, AL.
Ford Meter Box Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $4.4M across 205 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $22K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $400K.
Ford Meter Box Foundation Inc. is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (351253080) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Ford Meter Box Foundation Inc. is headquartered in WABASH, IN. While based in IN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark S Ford | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Daniel H Ford | CHARIMAN | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Marta D Gidley | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lance E Agness | VICE CHAIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.1M
Total Assets
$1.3M
Fair Market Value
$1.3M
Net Worth
$1.3M
Grants Paid
$1.1M
Contributions
$500K
Net Investment Income
$59K
Distribution Amount
$84K
Total Grants
205
Total Giving
$4.4M
Average Grant
$22K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
88
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Honeywell FoundationEAGLES THEATER RENOVATION PLEDGE | Wabash, IN | $400K | 2023 |
| Community Foundation Of Wabash CountyOPERATION CHANGE THE FUTURE | North Manchester, IN | $200K | 2023 |
| City Of WabashHONEYWELL PUBLIC GOLF COURSE | Wabash, IN | $125K | 2023 |
| Josiah White'SCOMPASS ROSE ACADEMY | Wabash, IN | $100K | 2023 |
| Wabash County YmcaROOF REPLACEMENT | Wabash, IN | $75K | 2023 |
| Wabash County United FundANNUAL FUND DRIVE | Wabash, IN | $40K | 2023 |
| Wabash County Historical MuseumTIMELINE EXHIBIT | Wabash, IN | $25K | 2023 |
| Wabash Recovery ServicesGENERAL FUND | Wabash, IN | $15K | 2023 |
| Lighthouse MissionROOFING PROJECT | Wabash, IN | $10K | 2023 |
| Advantage HousingGENERAL FUND - SHORT TERM HOUSING ASSISTANCE | Wabash, IN | $10K | 2023 |
| Housing Action Of Wabash CountyGENERAL FUND - COUNSELING SERVICES FOR HOUSING CRISIS | North Manchester, IN | $10K | 2023 |
| Youth For Christ Of Northern IndianaWABASH COUNTY CAMPUS LIFE PROGRAM | Fort Wayne, IN | $5K | 2023 |
| Manchester Symphony SocietyGENERAL FUND | North Manchester, IN | $5K | 2023 |
| The David Kunkel Foundation IncKUNKEL CRUISE-IN | Wabash, IN | $4K | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement Serving Greater WabashGENERAL FUND | Wabash, IN | $3K | 2023 |
| Jefferson State Community College Foundation IncFUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN | Birmingham, AL | $3K | 2023 |
| Blessings In A BackpackGENERAL FUND | Somerset, IN | $3K | 2023 |
| 85 HopeGENERAL FUND | Wabash, IN | $3K | 2023 |
| Science CentralGENERAL FUND - WABASH COUNTY | Fort Wayne, IN | $3K | 2023 |
| Parkview Wabash FoundationGALA | Wabash, IN | $2K | 2023 |
| Manchester Symphony OrchestraGENERAL FUND | North Manchester, IN | $2K | 2023 |
| Hoosiers Feeding The HungryGENERAL FUND | Garrett, IN | $1K | 2023 |
| Downtown WabashGENERAL FUND | Wabash, IN | $1K | 2023 |
| Babe Of Wabash CountyGENERAL FUND | Wabash, IN | $1K | 2023 |
| Wabash County Habitat For HumanityGENERAL FUND | Wabash, IN | $1K | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement Serving North ManchesterGENERAL FUND | North Manchester, IN | $1K | 2023 |
| Trine UniversitySCHOLARSHIP GALA | Angola, IN | $1K | 2023 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Of East Central IndianaGENERAL FUND | Muncie, IN | $1K | 2023 |
| Wabash Valley Dance TheaterANNUAL CHRISTMAS BALLET | Wabash, IN | $1K | 2023 |
| New Beginnings MinistriesGENERAL FUND | Wabash, IN | $1K | 2023 |
| The Life CenterGENERAL FUND | Wabash, IN | $1K | 2023 |
| Wabash Area Community TheaterFALL MUSICAL | Wabash, IN | $1K | 2023 |
| Emmanuel Christian SchoolACADEMIC BANQUET | Wabash, IN | $920 | 2023 |
| Wabash County Cancer SocietyGENERAL FUND | North Manchester, IN | $500 | 2023 |
| Wabash Fame FestivalFAME FESTIVAL GENERAL FUND | Wabash, IN | $500 | 2023 |
| Wabash County Scholarship PageantSCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT | Wabash, IN | $500 | 2023 |
| Japanese American Association IndianaCHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL | Fort Wayne, IN | $500 | 2023 |
| Wabash River DefendersGENERAL FUND | Wabash, IN | $250 | 2023 |
| Whites Residential & Family ServicesCOMPASS ROSE | Wabash, IN | $100K | 2022 |