Alfred and Sharmila Ford Fund
Accepts applications
Alfred and Sharmila Ford Fund is a private foundation in Detroit, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $100,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$100,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$245,800
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $80,000 the year before.
0% of its 2024 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 | $80,000 | 1 | $330,927 |
| 2024 | $100,000 | 1 | $245,800 |
How to apply
| Contact | Christine E Jaggi 2000 Brush Street Suite 440, Detroit, MI 48226 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (313) 961-0500 |
| What to submit | Brief letter, financial statement, and copy of IRS determination tax letter. |
| Restrictions | Awards generally limited to charitable organizations which are already favorably known to, and of interest to, the substantial contributors of this foundation. No grants to individuals. |
What Alfred and Sharmila Ford Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Society for Krishna Consciousness | Construction of the temple of the vedic planetarium | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alfred B Ford
- Sharmila B Ford
- Christine E Jaggi
Questions people ask
Does Alfred and Sharmila Ford Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Alfred and Sharmila Ford Fund give?
$100,000 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Alfred and Sharmila Ford Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Alfred B Ford (President/Director), Sharmila B Ford (Director) and Christine E Jaggi (Secretary/Treasurer/Direct).
What does Alfred and Sharmila Ford Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and international.