Edsel B Ford II Fund
Accepts applications
Edsel B Ford II Fund is a private foundation in Detroit, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $258,500 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $8,750 and the largest $35,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$258,500
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$8,750
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$5.9 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was down from $296,184 the year before.
18% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $296,184 | 31 | $5.5 million |
| 2024 | $258,500 | 28 | $5.9 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 | Generally limited to charitable organizations already favorably known to, and of interest to, the substantial contributors of this foundation. No grants to individuals. |
What Edsel B Ford II Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 21 | $224,500 |
| Idaho | 6 | $19,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army | Annual bed & bread club radiothon | $35,000 |
| Groose Pointe Memorial Church | Stewardship pledge | $30,000 |
| Detroit Goodfellows | Program services | $20,000 |
| Catch | Program services | $15,000 |
| St Jude Childern's Research Hospital | Dream sponsorship | $15,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | Program services | $10,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Michigan Foundation | Program services | $10,000 |
| Detroit Institute of Arts | Annual trustee gift | $10,000 |
| Detroit Zoological Society | Annual board gift | $10,000 |
| Forgotten Harvest | Annual board gift | $10,000 |
| Henry Ford Estate - Fair Lane | Annual board gift | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Michigan | Annual trustee gift | $10,000 |
| Say Detroit | Program services | $10,000 |
| The Second Mile Center of Detroit | Program services | $10,000 |
| Grosse Pointe Library Foundation | Program services | $7,500 |
| Sun Valley Summer Symphony | Program services | $6,000 |
| Cass Community Social Services | Program services | $5,000 |
| Coalition on Temporary Shelter | Program services | $5,000 |
| Lincoln Motor Car Foundation | Heritage museum | $5,000 |
| The Heat & Warmth Fund | Program services | $5,000 |
| Sun Valley Writers Conference Inc | Program services | $3,000 |
| Community Library Association I | Program services | $2,500 |
| Detroit Bridget | Program services | $2,500 |
| Ketchumsun Valley Volunteer Associates Inc | Program services | $2,500 |
| St Luke's Wood River Foundation | Program services | $2,500 |
| Sun Valley Museum of Art | Program services | $2,500 |
| University of Michigan | Michigan radio | $2,500 |
| Groose Pointe War Memorial | Program services | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Edsel B Ford II
- David P Larsen
- Thomas J Motschall
- Cynthia N Ford
- Calvin R Ford
Questions people ask
Does Edsel B Ford II Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Edsel B Ford II Fund give?
$258,500 in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $8,750.
Who runs Edsel B Ford II Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Edsel B Ford II (President / Director), David P Larsen (Secretary), Thomas J Motschall (Treasurer) and Cynthia N Ford (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Edsel B Ford II Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, health and arts and culture.