Private foundation · EIN 26-3930880 · Detroit, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Allegra C Ford-Thomas Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you work nationally. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $7,500.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $411K total, median $7,500. 20% of grants stayed in Michigan. Stated restrictions: Awards generally limited to charitable organizations for the benefit of children with disabilities, which are already favorably known to, and of interest to, the substantial contributors of this foundation.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
10
$411K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in MI
20%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$3.7M

How to apply

Brief letter, financial statement, and copy of irs determination tax letter. Contact: Christine Jaggi, 2000 Brush Street Suite 440, Detroit, Mi, 3139610500 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Awards generally limited to charitable organizations for the benefit of children with disabilities, which are already favorably known to, and of interest to, the substantial contributors of this foundation. No grants to individuals.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

10 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MAProgram services$333K
Camp Southern Ground IncFayetteville, GAProgram services$20K
The National Center for Learning DisabilitiesWashington, DCAllegra ford-thomas scholarship fund$20K
Lollipop Theater NetworkLos Angeles, CAProgram services$10K
Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenTampa, FLProgram services$10K
Community Foundation for Southeast MichiganDetroit, MIProgram services$5,000
Community Rowing IncBrighton, MAProgram services$5,000
The Henry FordDearborn, MIProgram services$5,000
Scituate Little League IncScituate, MAProgram services$2,500
Smile TrainNew York, NYHonor of phyllis frost$1,000

By state: Massachusetts 3 · Georgia 1 · District of Columbia 1 · Michigan 2 · California 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Allegra C Ford-Thomas Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Detroit, Michigan, administered in care of Christine Jaggi, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Allegra C Ford-Thomas Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Brief letter, financial statement, and copy of irs determination tax letter. Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Allegra C Ford-Thomas Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $411K across 10 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does Allegra C Ford-Thomas Foundation give?

Massachusetts (3 grants), Georgia (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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