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William And Lisa Ford Foundation is a private corporation based in DETROIT, MI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is Christine Jaggi. It holds total assets of $7.4M. Annual income is reported at $198K. Total assets have decreased from $9.6M in 2011 to $7.4M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Michigan and New Jersey. According to available records, William And Lisa Ford Foundation has made 60 grants totaling $4.8M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has decreased from $1M in 2020 to $130K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $2.4M distributed across 14 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $350 to $451K, with an average award of $80K. The foundation has supported 28 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Michigan, New Jersey, District of Columbia, which account for 80% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$55K
Largest Grant
$425K
Based on 22 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.
William And Lisa 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 MI, NJ, DC.
William And Lisa Ford Foundation has distributed a total of $4.8M across 60 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $80K. Individual grants have ranged from $350 to $451K.
Awards generally limited to charitable organizations already favorably known to, and of interest to, the substantial contributors of this foundation. No grants to individuals.
William And Lisa Ford Foundation is headquartered in DETROIT, MI. While based in MI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Clay Ford Jr | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lisa V Ford | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David P Larsen | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Eleanor Ford Cobb | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$7.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$7.4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
60
Total Giving
$4.8M
Average Grant
$80K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
28
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| T Wall FoundationPROGRAM SERVICES | Ann Arbor, MI | $70K | 2021 |
| The Children'S CenterUNITY CHALLENGE | Detroit, MI | $50K | 2023 |
| Princeton UniversityANNUAL GIVING, CLASS OF 1979 | Princeton, NJ | $50K | 2023 |
| University Of MichiganJOHN F. GREDEN, M. D. LEGACY RESEARCH FUND | Ann Arbor, MI | $25K | 2023 |
| The Garden Club Of America5TH INSTALL 2ND CENTURY CMPGN | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| The Henry Ford7TH INSTALL INNOVATION PRJT | Detroit, MI | $451K | 2022 |
| Henry Ford Health SystemCENTER FOR CUTANEOUS ONCOLOGY | Detroit, MI | $300K | 2022 |
| Detroit Institute Of ArtsProgram services | Detroit, MI | $100K | 2022 |
| Global Giving FoundationWORLD CHALLENGE | Washington, DC | $200K | 2021 |
| Spirit Rock Meditation CenterANNUAL FUND | Woodacre, CA | $30K | 2021 |
| Southeast Michigan Land Conservan2021 STEWARDSHIP FUND CAMPGN | Superior Township, MI | $27K | 2021 |
| American Cancer Society Of PuertoJOSE M. BERROCAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | Hato Rey, PR | $25K | 2021 |
| Huron River Watershed CouncilJ LANGS RIVER FUND-GIVING TUES | Ann Arbor, MI | $15K | 2021 |
| Northville Community FoundationmBILL & LISA FORD ARENA | Northville, MI | $10K | 2021 |
| United Way For Southeastern Michigan2-1-1 PROGRAM | Detroit, MI | $10K | 2021 |
| Reining Horse FoundationIN MEMORY OF PETER PHINNY | Oklahoma City, OK | $5K | 2021 |
| The Hotchkiss SchoolFOR THE CLASS OF 1975 | Lakeville, CT | $3K | 2021 |
| Michigan Environmental CouncilPROGRAM SERVICES | Lansing, MI | $1K | 2021 |
| Ivy 1879 FoundationPROGRAM SERVICES | Princeton, NJ | $1K | 2021 |
| Hundred Club Of DetroitPROGRAM SERVICES | Fenton, MI | $600 | 2021 |
| The Cap & Gown Club Of PrincetonTHE CAP ANNUAL FUND | Princeton, NJ | $500 | 2021 |
| Spirit RockANNUAL FUND | Woodacre, CA | $30K | 2020 |
| American Cancer Society Of Puerto RicoJOSE M. BERROCAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | Hato Rey, PR | $25K | 2020 |
| Community Foundation For Se MiFAMILY DONOR ADVISED FUND | Detroit, MI | $25K | 2020 |