The Gertrude C Ford Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Gertrude C Ford Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Ridgeland, Mississippi. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.3 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $3.3 million and the largest $3.3 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.3 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$3.3 million
- Largest grant$3.3 million
- Assets$70.8 million
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.7 million the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.7 million | 1 | $66.3 million |
| 2024 | $3.3 million | 1 | $70.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Stephen Sims 199 Charmant Unit 2, Ridgeland, MS 39157 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (601) 957-0588 |
| What to submit | In writing |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Mississippi.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 1 | $3.3 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | $3.3 million |
Officers and trustees
- John Lewis
- Stephen Sims
- Gayle M Papa
Questions people ask
Does The Gertrude C Ford Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Gertrude C Ford Foundation Inc give?
$3.3 million in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $3.3 million.
Who runs The Gertrude C Ford Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists John Lewis (Manager and), Stephen Sims (Manager and) and Gayle M Papa (Manager and).