Edsel & Eleanor Ford House
Preselected recipients only
Edsel & Eleanor Ford House is a private foundation in Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $45,116 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $15,500. 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$45,116
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$15,500
- Assets$318 million
- New grantees74%
Giving in 2024 was down from $47,457 the year before.
74% 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 | $22,943 | 14 | $280 million |
| 2023 | $47,457 | 17 | $299 million |
| 2024 | $45,116 | 19 | $318 million |
How to apply
Edsel & Eleanor Ford House 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Edsel & Eleanor Ford House funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 18 | $43,116 |
| Ohio | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Village of Grosse Pointe Shores | Donation | $15,500 |
| City of St Clair Shores | Donation | $5,000 |
| Grosse Pointe Chamber Foundation | Sponsorship | $4,600 |
| City of Grosse Pointe Woods | Donation | $2,500 |
| Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce | Sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Historical Society of Michigan | Sponsorship | $2,266 |
| Ase HR Management Group Inc | Sponsorship | $2,000 |
| Grosse Pointe Historical Society | Donation | $1,990 |
| Azabache | Sponsorship | $1,500 |
| Services for Older Citizens Inc | Sponsorship | $1,500 |
| Grosse Pointe War Memorial Association | Sponsorship | $1,000 |
| Macomb County Chamber of Commerce | Donation | $1,000 |
| Preservation Trades Network | Sponsorship | $1,000 |
| Grosse Pointe Rotary Club | Sponsorship | $850 |
| The Family Center of Grosse Pointe & Harper Woods | Donation | $760 |
| Michigan Green Industry Association | Sponsorship | $500 |
| Michigan Department of Environment Great Lakes and Energy | Sponsorship | $250 |
| Michigan Science Center | Donation | $250 |
| We GP | Donation | $150 |
Officers and trustees
- Lynn F Alandt
- David P Larsen
- David M Hempstead
- Benson Ford Jr
- Martha Firestone Ford
- Lindsey Ford Buhl
- Eleanor Bourke Ford
- Sheila Ford Hamp
- Alessandro Uzielli
- Mark J Heppner
Questions people ask
Does Edsel & Eleanor Ford House accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Edsel & Eleanor Ford House give?
$45,116 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Edsel & Eleanor Ford House?
Its 2024 filing lists Lynn F Alandt (Chairman), David P Larsen (Secretary), David M Hempstead (Treasurer) and Benson Ford Jr (Trustee) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Edsel & Eleanor Ford House fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and community development.