Fordney Foundation
Accepts applications
Fordney Foundation is a private foundation in Agoura Hills, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $66,860 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $11,930 and the largest $40,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$66,860
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$11,930
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $64,200 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $54,400 | 4 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $64,200 | 5 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $66,860 | 4 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Fordney Foundation 5743 Fairview Place, Agoura Hills, CA 91301-2229 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (818) 532-7341 |
| What to submit | Submit a letter listing objectives, goals, and the individuals that will benefit. |
| Deadlines | April 1 |
| Restrictions | Limited to residents of the united states who are dance students or youths ages 6 to 25. Must be amateurs. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Fordney Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1 | $40,000 |
| California | 1 | $18,860 |
| Utah | 1 | $5,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dance Ready Inc | Sponsor of dance sport event | $40,000 |
| Dream Dance Program | Grant for ballroom dance instruction at local schools | $18,860 |
| Brigham Young University | Annual dance student sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marilyn T Fordney
- Sandor Havasi
- Erica Arnold
Questions people ask
Does Fordney Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 1.
How much does Fordney Foundation give?
$66,860 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $11,930.
Who runs Fordney Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Marilyn T Fordney (Director), Sandor Havasi (Asst Director) and Erica Arnold (Board Member).
What does Fordney Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.