Private foundation · EIN 38-3153050 · Detroit, Michigan

Edsel B Ford II Fund

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Michigan. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $8,750.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 28 grants paid, $259K total, median $8,750. 75% of grants stayed in Michigan. Stated restrictions: Generally limited to charitable organizations already favorably known to, and of interest to, the substantial contributors of this foundation. No grants to individuals.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
28
$259K
Median grant
$8,750
Stays in MI
75%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$4.9M

How to apply

Brief letter, financial statement, copy of irs letter determining tax status (unless already listed in cumulative list). Contact: David P Larsen, 1901 St Antoine Street 6th Floor, Detroit, Mi, 3132597777 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Generally limited to charitable organizations 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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Salvation ArmySouthfield, MIAnnual bed & bread club radiothon$35K
Groose Pointe Memorial ChurchGrosse Pointe Farms, MIStewardship pledge$30K
Detroit GoodfellowsDetroit, MIProgram services$20K
CatchDetroit, MIProgram services$15K
St Jude Childern's Research HospitalMemphis, TNDream sponsorship$15K
Breakthrough T1dSouthfield, MIProgram services$10K
Children's Hospital of Michigan FoundationDetroit, MIProgram services$10K
Detroit Institute of ArtsDetroit, MIAnnual trustee gift$10K
Detroit Zoological SocietyRoyal Oak, MIAnnual board gift$10K
Forgotten HarvestOak Park, MIAnnual board gift$10K
Henry Ford Estate - Fair LaneDearborn, MIAnnual board gift$10K
Planned Parenthood of MichiganAnn Arbor, MIAnnual trustee gift$10K
Say DetroitSouthfield, MIProgram services$10K
The Second Mile Center of DetroitDetroit, MIProgram services$10K
Grosse Pointe Library FoundationGrosse Pointe Farms, MIProgram services$7,500
Sun Valley Summer SymphonySun Valley, IDProgram services$6,000
Cass Community Social ServicesDetroit, MIProgram services$5,000
Coalition on Temporary ShelterDetroit, MIProgram services$5,000
Lincoln Motor Car FoundationSt Clair Shores, MIHeritage museum$5,000
The Heat & Warmth FundDetroit, MIProgram services$5,000
Sun Valley Writers Conference IncKetchum, IDProgram services$3,000
Community Library Association IKetchum, IDProgram services$2,500
Detroit BridgetDetroit, MIProgram services$2,500
Ketchumsun Valley Volunteer Associates IncKetchum, IDProgram services$2,500
St Luke's Wood River FoundationKetchum, IDProgram services$2,500
Sun Valley Museum of ArtSun Valley, IDProgram services$2,500
University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MIMichigan radio$2,500
Groose Pointe War MemorialGrosse Pointe Farms, MIProgram services$2,000

By state: Michigan 21 · Idaho 6 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

Edsel B Ford II Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Detroit, Michigan, administered in care of Christine Jaggi, tax-exempt since 1994. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Edsel B Ford II Fund accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Brief letter, financial statement, copy of irs letter determining tax status (unless already listed in cumulative list). Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Edsel B Ford II Fund give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $259K across 28 grants, a median of $8,750.

Where does Edsel B Ford II Fund give?

Michigan (21 grants), Idaho (6 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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