Ford Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Ford Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Columbus, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $69,816 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$69,816
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $57,414 the year before.
36% of its 2025 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 | $41,493 | 20 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $57,414 | 18 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $69,816 | 14 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Ford Family Foundation Inc 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.
What Ford Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 9 | $46,816 |
| Kentucky | 4 | $16,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $7,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Arlington Education Foundation | Ford family foundation grant | $15,000 |
| Access Justice | Metro christian legal aid | $10,000 |
| Pickles Goup Inc | Operating purpose | $7,000 |
| Tko Parkinson's | Operating purpose | $7,000 |
| Bundled With Love | Operating purpose | $6,316 |
| Beehive Alliance | Operating purpose | $5,000 |
| Oldham County Public Library | Operating purpose | $5,000 |
| Red Oak Family Foundation | Operating purpose | $5,000 |
| Goshen Elementary PTO | Operating purpose | $2,000 |
| Barrington Elementary PTO | Operating purpose | $2,000 |
| Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve | Operating purpose | $2,000 |
| Star House | Operating purpose | $2,000 |
| Columbus Foundation | Gifts of kindness | $1,000 |
| Upper Arlington Community Foundation | Dale hartney memorial fund | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark P Ford
- Jonni P Ford
- Christina J Bukvic
- Lauren E Gibson
- Brett D Bukvic
- Stephen R Gibson
Questions people ask
Does Ford Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ford Family Foundation Inc give?
$69,816 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Ford Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Mark P Ford (President), Jonni P Ford (Vice-President), Christina J Bukvic (Vice-President) and Lauren E Gibson (Vice-President) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Ford Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.