Benson & Edith Ford Fund
Accepts applications
Benson & Edith Ford Fund is a private foundation in Detroit, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 24 grants; the typical grant was $7,750 and the largest $700,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.3 million
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$7,750
- Largest grant$700,000
- Assets$23.9 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.6 million the year before.
13% 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 | $1.6 million | 27 | $22.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 24 | $23.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | David P Larsen 1901 St Antoine Street 6th Floor, Detroit, MI 48226 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (313) 259-7777 |
| What to submit | Brief letter, financial statement, copy of IRS letter determining tax status (unless already listed in cumulative list). |
| Restrictions | Awards are generally limited to charitable organizations already favorably known to, and of interest to, the substantial contributors of this foundation. No grants to individuals. |
What Benson & Edith Ford Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 23 | $1.3 million |
| Florida | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| College for Creative Studies | Benson & edith ford scholarship | $700,000 |
| Teen Street Skills | Program services | $300,000 |
| Detroit Institute of Arts | Open forever | $100,000 |
| Henry Ford Health System | Program s | $75,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Jubilee donation | $25,000 |
| The Henry Ford Estate - Fairlane | Program services | $20,000 |
| Baptist Health South Florida Foundation | Mariners hospital wellness center | $15,000 |
| Capuchin Soup Kitchen | Program services | $15,000 |
| Michigan Humane | Program services | $15,000 |
| Racing for Kids | Program services | $10,000 |
| The Henry Ford | Inhub program | $10,000 |
| Interlochen Center for the Arts | Program services | $8,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Program services | $7,500 |
| Detroit Symphony Orchestra | Program services | $5,000 |
| Empowerment Plan | Program services | $5,000 |
| Christ Church Grosse Pointe | Program services | $3,000 |
| Detroit Artists Market | Dam annual fund | $3,000 |
| Detroit PBS | Program services | $3,000 |
| Grosse Pointe Historical Society | Capital campaign | $3,000 |
| The Children's Center | Program services | $2,500 |
| Detroit Goodfellows | Program services | $2,000 |
| Detroit Historical Society | Program services | $2,000 |
| United Negro College Fund Inc | Program services | $2,000 |
| Pewabic Society Inc | Program services | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lynn F Alandt
- Benson Ford Jr
- David P Larsen
- David M Hempstead
Questions people ask
Does Benson & Edith Ford Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Benson & Edith Ford Fund give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $7,750.
Who runs Benson & Edith Ford Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Lynn F Alandt (President/Director), Benson Ford Jr (Vice-President/Director), David P Larsen (Secretary) and David M Hempstead (Director).
What does Benson & Edith Ford Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.