Private foundation · EIN 45-3730658 · Detroit, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Anne Ford Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $8,750.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $99K total, median $8,750. 42% of grants stayed in Michigan. Stated restrictions: Awards generally limited to charitable organizations which are 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
12
$99K
Median grant
$8,750
Stays in MI
42%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$1.5M

How to apply

Brief letter, financial statement, copy of irs letter determining tax status (unless already listed in a cumulative list). Contact: Christine Jaggi, 2000 Brush Street Suite 440, Detroit, Mi, 3139610500 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Awards generally limited to charitable organizations 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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Fraxa Research Foundation IncNewburyport, MAProgram services$25K
St Jude Children's Research HospitalRoyal Oak, MIProgram services$15K
National Center for Learning Disabilities IncWashington, DCProgram services$11K
Lollipop Theater NetworkLos Angeles, CAProgram services$10K
The Henry FordDearborn, MIProgram services$10K
Detroit Institute of ArtsDetroit, MIProgram services$10K
University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MIProgram services$7,500
Community FoundationDetroit, MIProgram services$5,000
The Fund for Park AvenueNew York, NYProgram services$2,500
564 Park Avenue Preservation FoundationNew York, NYProgram services$1,000
City Harvest IncNew York, NYProgram services$1,000
Women Makes Movies IncNew York, NYProgram services$1,000

By state: Michigan 5 · Massachusetts 1 · District of Columbia 1 · California 1 · New York 4

About this foundation

Anne Ford Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Detroit, Michigan, administered in care of Christine Jaggi, tax-exempt since 2012. 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 Anne Ford Foundation 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 a cumulative list). Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Anne Ford Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $99K across 12 grants, a median of $8,750.

Where does Anne Ford Foundation give?

Michigan (5 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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