Anthony Ford Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Anthony Ford Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $554,200 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $150,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$554,200
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$13.6 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was down from $555,750 the year before.
43% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $555,750 | 39 | $12.8 million |
| 2024 | $554,200 | 32 | $13.6 million |
How to apply
Anthony Ford Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Anthony Ford Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 29 | $326,700 |
| Ohio | 2 | $225,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| World Monuments Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $86,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Anthony Ford Donor Advised Fund | $75,000 |
| New York Pops Inc | General & Unrestricted | $34,000 |
| Debutante Cotillion and Christmas Ball Inc | General & Unrestricted | $31,000 |
| New York Pops Inc | The New York Pops Education Programming Support Residency at East Harlem School | $26,000 |
| Lesbian and Gay Community Services Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| World Monuments Fund Inc | Funds for Bangkok | $25,000 |
| French American School of New York Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Community Health Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $13,500 |
| Marc Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Bronxworks Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Cathedral Church of St John the Divine | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Center for Marine Education & Recreation at Oyster | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Christ Church | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Glen Cove Hospital | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| New York Common Pantry | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Lesbian and Gay Community Services Center Inc | Charitable Event | $3,200 |
| Bone Marrow and Cancer Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Gay Mens Health Crisis Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Ascap Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Broadway Cares-Equity Fights AIDS Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Front Runners New York Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Services & Advocacy for Gay Lesbian Bisexual & Tra | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Turquoise Mountain Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| American Federation of Arts Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Gods Love We Deliver Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Birch Wathen Lenox School | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Cathedral School of St John the Divine | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Sanctuary for Families Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Anthony V Thompson
Questions people ask
Does Anthony Ford Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Anthony Ford Charitable Foundation give?
$554,200 in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Anthony Ford Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Anthony V Thompson (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas).
What does Anthony Ford Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.