Private foundation · EIN 46-1357649 · Columbus, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ford Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $70K total, median $5,000. 64% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$70K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in OH
64%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Upper Arlington Education FoundationColumbus, OHFord family foundation grant$15K
Access JusticeColumbus, OHMetro christian legal aid$10K
Pickles Goup IncWinnetka, ILOperating purpose$7,000
Tko Parkinson'sLouisville, KYOperating purpose$7,000
Bundled With LoveColumbus, OHOperating purpose$6,316
Beehive AllianceColumbus, OHOperating purpose$5,000
Oldham County Public LibraryLagrange, KYOperating purpose$5,000
Red Oak Family FoundationColumbus, OHOperating purpose$5,000
Goshen Elementary PTOProspect, KYOperating purpose$2,000
Barrington Elementary PTOUpper Arlington, OHOperating purpose$2,000
Creasey Mahan Nature PreserveGoshen, KYOperating purpose$2,000
Star HouseColumbus, OHOperating purpose$2,000
Columbus FoundationColumbus, OHGifts of kindness$1,000
Upper Arlington Community FoundationUpper Arlington, OHDale hartney memorial fund$500

By state: Ohio 9 · Kentucky 4 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Ford Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Columbus, Ohio, administered in care of Mark P Ford, tax-exempt since 2016. 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 Ford Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Ford Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $70K across 14 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Ford Family Foundation Inc give?

Ohio (9 grants), Kentucky (4 grants), Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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