Eleanor & Edsel Ford Fund
Accepts applications
Eleanor & Edsel Ford Fund is a private foundation in Detroit, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $850,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $200,000 and the largest $200,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$850,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$200,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$16.8 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was the same as $850,000 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 | $850,000 | 6 | $16.0 million |
| 2024 | $850,000 | 6 | $16.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | David P Larsen 1901 St Antoine Stre 1901 St Antoine St 6th Floor, Detroit, MI 48226 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (313) 259-7777 |
| What to submit | Brief letter, financial statement, and copy of IRS determination letter. |
| Restrictions | Awards generally limited to charitable organizations already favorably known to, and of interest to, the substantial contributors of this foundation. No grants to individuals. |
What Eleanor & Edsel Ford Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 6 | $850,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Grosse Pointe | Program services | $200,000 |
| College for Creative Studies | Annual fund | $200,000 |
| Henry Ford Health System | Innovations global technology development program | $200,000 |
| University Liggett School | Annual fund | $200,000 |
| Detroit Symphony Orchestra | Annual fund | $25,000 |
| The Detroit Institute of Arts | General operating endowment | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Martha F Ford
- Christine Jaggi
- David P Larsen
Questions people ask
Does Eleanor & Edsel Ford Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Eleanor & Edsel Ford Fund give?
$850,000 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $200,000.
Who runs Eleanor & Edsel Ford Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Martha F Ford (President/Director), Christine Jaggi (Treasurer) and David P Larsen (Secretary).
What does Eleanor & Edsel Ford Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.