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William & Martha Ford Fund is a private association based in DETROIT, MI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1954. The principal officer is Christine Jaggi. It holds total assets of $672K. Annual income is reported at $3.8M. Total assets have grown from $242K in 2011 to $672K in 2024. 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, William & Martha Ford Fund has made 338 grants totaling $3M, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has grown from $482K in 2020 to $647K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.3M distributed across 136 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $150K, with an average award of $9K. The foundation has supported 117 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Michigan, Florida, New York, which account for 86% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 14 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$9K
Largest Grant
$150K
Based on 64 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 & Martha Ford Fund is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 338 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MI, FL, NY.
William & Martha Ford Fund has distributed a total of $3M across 338 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $9K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $150K.
Generally limited to charitable organizations already favorably known to, and of interest to, the substantial contributors of this foundation. No grants to individuals.
William & Martha Ford Fund is headquartered in DETROIT, MI. While based in MI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 14 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David P Larsen | SECRETARY / DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Christine E Jaggi | TREASURER / DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Martha F Ford | PRESIDENT / DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$672K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$672K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
338
Total Giving
$3M
Average Grant
$9K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
117
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Ford Health SystemPROGRAM SERVICES | Detroit, MI | $150K | 2023 |
| Christ Church Grosse PointePROGRAM SERVICES | Grosse Pointe Farms, MI | $100K | 2023 |
| The Henry FordPROGRAM SERVICES | Dearborn, MI | $100K | 2023 |
| Detroit Institute Of ArtsPROGRAM SERVICES | Detroit, MI | $25K | 2023 |
| Our Lady Of The Elms SchoolPROGRAM SERVICES | Akron, OH | $25K | 2023 |
| Princeton UniversityPROGRAM SERVICES | Princeton, NJ | $20K | 2023 |
| Fair LanePROGRAM SERVICES | Dearborn, MI | $15K | 2023 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation IncPROGRAM SERVICES | Jupiter, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| Freedom InstitutePROGRAM SERVICES | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Hebe Sound Community ChestPROGRAM SERVICES | Hebe Sound, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| Racquet Up DetroitPROGRAM SERVICES | Detroit, MI | $10K | 2023 |
| Detroit Zoological SocietyPROGRAM SERVICES | Royal Oak, MI | $10K | 2023 |
| CatchPROGRAM SERVICES | Detroit, MI | $10K | 2023 |
| The HelmPROGRAM SERVICES | Grosse Pointe Farms, MI | $10K | 2023 |
| Mackinac Center For Public PolicyPROGRAM SERVICES | Midland, MI | $8K | 2023 |
| Pope Francis CenterPROGRAM SERVICES | Detroit, MI | $5K | 2023 |
| Southampton Hospital Foundation IncPROGRAM SERVICES | Southampton, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Mistletoe MagicPROGRAM SERVICES | Grosse Pointe Park, MI | $5K | 2023 |
| Alzheimer'S AssociationPROGRAM SERVICES | Southfield, MI | $5K | 2023 |
| The Arthritis Foundation IncPROGRAM SERVICES | Atlanta, GA | $5K | 2023 |
| FocushopePROGRAM SERVICES | Detroit, MI | $5K | 2023 |
| East Hampton Healthcare FoundationPROGRAM SERVICES | East Hampton, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Christ Memorial ChapelPROGRAM SERVICES | Hebe Sound, FL | $5K | 2023 |
| The Greening Of DetroitPROGRAM SERVICES | Detroit, MI | $5K | 2023 |
| Detroit Riverfront ConservancyPROGRAM SERVICES | Detroit, MI | $5K | 2023 |
| Festival Of TreesPROGRAM SERVICES | Livonia, MI | $3K | 2023 |
| Grosse Pointe War Memorial AssociationPROGRAM SERVICES | Grosse Pointe Farms, MI | $2K | 2023 |
| St Jude Childrens Research HospitalPROGRAM SERVICES | Memphis, TN | $1K | 2023 |
| Mariners InnPROGRAM SERVICES | Detroit, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| Grosse Pointe Library FoundationPROGRAM SERVICES | Grosse Pointe Farms, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| Special Olympics MichiganPROGRAM SERVICES | Grand Rapids, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| Grosse Pointe TheatrePROGRAM SERVICES | Grosse Pointe, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| Belle Isle ConservancyPROGRAM SERVICES | Detroit, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| Grosse Pointe Foundation For Public EducationPROGRAM SERVICES | Grosse Pointe Woods, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| American Red CrossPROGRAM SERVICES | Detroit, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| Barbara Bush Foundation For Family LiteracyPROGRAM SERVICES | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Camp CaseyPROGRAM SERVICES | Farmington Hills, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| Children'S Hospital Of Michigan FoundationPROGRAM SERVICES | Detroit, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| Detroit GoodfellowsPROGRAM SERVICES | Detroit, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| Detroit Rescue Mission MinistriesPROGRAM SERVICES | Detroit, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| East Hampton Historical SocietyPROGRAM SERVICES | East Hampton, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| The Family Center Of Grosse Pointe & Harper WoodsPROGRAM SERVICES | Grosse Pointe Farms, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| Forgotten HarvestPROGRAM SERVICES | Oak Park, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| George & Barbara Bush FoundationPROGRAM SERVICES | College Station, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Jupiter Island Medical Clinic IncPROGRAM SERVICES | Hobe Sound, FL | $1K | 2023 |