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Geraldine And Roland Ford Foundation is a private trust based in LAKE FOREST, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2015. The principal officer is Charles Wm Foster And Associates. It holds total assets of $1.3M. Annual income is reported at $1.6M. Total assets have grown from $778K in 2019 to $995K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois and Michigan. According to available records, Geraldine And Roland Ford Foundation has made 20 grants totaling $183K, with a median grant of $2K. The foundation has distributed between $89K and $94K annually from 2022 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $67K, with an average award of $9K. The foundation has supported 12 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, which account for 85% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 14 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.
Geraldine And Roland Ford Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 20 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, WI, MI.
Geraldine And Roland Ford Foundation has distributed a total of $183K across 20 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $9K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $67K.
Geraldine And Roland Ford Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Geraldine And Roland Ford Foundation is headquartered in LAKE FOREST, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldine Ford | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Bethany F Jones | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$104K
Total Assets
$995K
Fair Market Value
$1.2M
Net Worth
$995K
Grants Paid
$89K
Contributions
$312K
Net Investment Income
$225K
Distribution Amount
$41K
Total: $927K
Total Grants
20
Total Giving
$183K
Average Grant
$9K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
12
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian ChurchGENERAL UNRESTRICTED USE | Lake Forest, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest HospitalGENERAL UNRESTRICTED USE | Lake Forest, IL | $67K | 2023 |
| Children'S Hospital Foundation MilwaukeeGENERAL UNRESTRICTED USE | Milwaukee, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Chicago Botanic GardenGENERAL UNRESTRICTED USE | Glencoe, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Moorings Presbyerian ChurchGENERAL UNRESTRICTED USE | Naples, FL | $2K | 2023 |
| American Red CrossGENERAL UNRESTRICTED USE | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Epworth Church AssociationGENERAL UNRESTRICTED USE | Ludington, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| Leadership InstituteGENERAL UNRESTRICTED USE | Arlington, VA | $500 | 2023 |
| Reading PowerGENERAL UNRESTRICTED USE | Lake Forest, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| History Center Of Lake ForestGENERAL UNRESTRICTED USE | Lake Forest, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Gorton Community CenterGENERAL UNRESTRICTED USE | Lake Forest, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| Michigan State UniversityGENERAL UNRESTRICTED USE | East Lansing, MI | $2K | 2022 |