Joseph F and Clara Ford Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Joseph F and Clara Ford Foundation is a private foundation in Newton, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $788,826 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $33,522 and the largest $362,008. 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$788,826
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$33,522
- Largest grant$362,008
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2024 was up from $479,000 the year before.
64% 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 | $479,000 | 11 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $788,826 | 11 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Joseph F and Clara Ford 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 Joseph F and Clara Ford Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 6 | $627,930 |
| New York | 5 | $160,896 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brandeis University | Educational and research | $362,008 |
| Northeastern University | Educational and research | $89,384 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthr | Educational and research | $89,384 |
| American Society of Techn | Educational and research | $40,224 |
| American Friends of Hebrew Universi | Educational and research | $40,224 |
| Tufts Medical Center | Educational and research | $33,522 |
| Albert Einstein College | Educational and research | $26,816 |
| Jewish Theological Semina | Educational and research | $26,816 |
| Weizmann Institute of Science | Educational and research | $26,816 |
| Hadassah | Educational and research | $26,816 |
| Hebrew College | Educational and research | $26,816 |
Officers and trustees
- Terry K Mond
- Charles G Buyer
Questions people ask
Does Joseph F and Clara Ford Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joseph F and Clara Ford Foundation give?
$788,826 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $33,522.
Who runs Joseph F and Clara Ford Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Terry K Mond (Trustee) and Charles G Buyer (Trustee).
What does Joseph F and Clara Ford Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and faith communities.