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Sharon & Bob Ford Foundation is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2022. It holds total assets of $4.2M. Annual income is reported at $7.1M. Total assets have grown from $5K in 2021 to $4.7M 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 2021 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and Georgia. According to available records, Sharon & Bob Ford Foundation has made 60 grants totaling $141K, with a median grant of $625. Annual giving has grown from $43K in 2022 to $98K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $40K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 24 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, District of Columbia, Georgia, which account for 88% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$375
Average Grant
$1K
Largest Grant
$5K
Based on 19 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.
Sharon & Bob Ford Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 60 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, DC, GA.
Sharon & Bob Ford Foundation has distributed a total of $141K across 60 grants. The median grant size is $625, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $40K.
Sharon & Bob Ford Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sharon & Bob Ford Foundation is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Louis Ford | DIRECTOR, VP | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dr Sharon Ullman Ford | DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT, SECRETARY, TREASU | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$164K
Total Assets
$4.7M
Fair Market Value
$6.1M
Net Worth
$4.2M
Grants Paid
$98K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$58K
Distribution Amount
$244K
Total Grants
60
Total Giving
$141K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$625
Unique Recipients
24
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Enterprise Fund IncGENERAL SUPPORT | San Carlos, CA | $40K | 2023 |
| Yosemite FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $12K | 2023 |
| San Francisco SymphonyGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $12K | 2023 |
| Peninsula Open Space TrustGENERAL SUPPORT | Palo Alto, CA | $9K | 2023 |
| Second Harvest Of Silicon ValleyGENERAL SUPPORT | San Jose, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Cazadero Performing Arts Camp IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Cazadero, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| World Central Kitchen IncorporatedGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $3K | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity International IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Atlanta, GA | $2K | 2023 |
| Healthy Cities Tutoring IncGENERAL SUPPORT | San Carlos, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust UsaGENERAL SUPPORT | Laguna Hills, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Stanford UniversityGENERAL SUPPORT | Stanford, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund InternationalGENERAL SUPPORT | Atlanta, GA | $2K | 2023 |
| California Academy Of SciencesGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| National Center For Equine Facilitated TherapyGENERAL SUPPORT | Woodside, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Action Against Hunger UsaGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| The Jewish Home And Senior Living FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Kqed IncGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Regents Of The University Of California - Uc Davis School Of Veterinary MedGENERAL SUPPORT | Davis, CA | $750 | 2023 |
| San Carlos Educational FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | San Carlos, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| Regents Of The University Of CaliforniaGENERAL SUPPORT | Orange, CA | $375 | 2023 |
| Acvs Foundation IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Germantown, MD | $250 | 2023 |
| Ignatian Corporation Saint Ignatius High SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Cleveland, OH | N/A | 2023 |
| Regents Of The University Of California - Uc DavisGeneral & Unrestricted | Davis, CA | $375 | 2022 |