The Edward E Ford Foundation
Accepts applications
The Edward E Ford Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.3 million in 24 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $1.3 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.3 million
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$1.3 million
- Assets$97.1 million
- New grantees88%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.0 million the year before.
88% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.9 million | 26 | $73.8 million |
| 2023 | $3.0 million | 31 | $90.2 million |
| 2024 | $3.3 million | 24 | $97.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | JP Morgan Chase Bank N A 10 S Dearborn IL1-0111, Chicago, IL 60603 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (800) 496-2583 |
| What to submit | www.jpmorgan.com/onlinegrants |
| Deadlines | See ww.eeford.org for submission deadlines. |
| Restrictions | See www.eeford.org for restrictions & limitations on awards. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Edward E Ford Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $1.6 million |
| Hawaii | 1 | $250,000 |
| Washington | 3 | $225,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $175,000 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $153,115 |
| New York | 2 | $150,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $100,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $100,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust | General support | $1.3 million |
| Mid-Pacific Institute | General support | $250,000 |
| Winchester Thurston School | General support | $156,000 |
| Cape Cod Academy | General support | $100,000 |
| Packer Collegiate Institute | General support | $100,000 |
| Pennington School | General support | $100,000 |
| The Gunston School | General support | $100,000 |
| Independent Schools Experiential Education Network (Iseen) | General support | $100,000 |
| Church Schools in the Diocese of Virginia | General support | $100,000 |
| The Bolles School | General support | $100,000 |
| The Piney Woods School | General support | $100,000 |
| Sandia Preparatory School | General support | $100,000 |
| Lakeside School | General support | $100,000 |
| William Penn Charter School | General support | $99,489 |
| Kinkaid School | General support | $76,250 |
| Kehillah Jewish High School | General support | $75,000 |
| Heritage Hall | General support | $75,000 |
| Albuquerque Academy | General support | $53,115 |
| United Nations International School | General support | $50,000 |
| Garrison Forest School | General support | $50,000 |
| Sidwell Friends School | General support | $35,300 |
| Indian Creek School | General support | $25,000 |
| University Prep (Uprep) | General support | $25,000 |
| St Andrews School | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John Gulla
- JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
- Miss Gillian Attfield
- Ms Gillian R Christensen
- Mr Robert W Hallett
- Elizabeth Duffy
- Mr Edward Ford Menard
- Reveta Bowers
- William L Menard Esq
- Suzanne W Menard
- Mark Reed
- Mr Christopher Brooks
- David Hubbard
- Mr Tyler Tingley
Questions people ask
Does The Edward E Ford Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See ww.eeford.org for submission deadlines..
How much does The Edward E Ford Foundation give?
$3.3 million in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs The Edward E Ford Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John Gulla (Executive Director), JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee), Miss Gillian Attfield (Advisory Committee) and Ms Gillian R Christensen (Advisory Committee) among 14 officers and trustees.
What does The Edward E Ford Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.