The Ford Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Ford Family Foundation is a private foundation in Roseburg, Oregon. In tax year 2024 it gave $37.2 million in 1,992 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $523,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$37.2 million
- Number of grants1,992
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$523,000
- Assets$1.1 billion
- New grantees59%
Giving in 2024 was down from $38.8 million the year before.
59% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $38.8 million | 1,949 | $1.1 billion |
| 2024 | $37.2 million | 1,992 | $1.1 billion |
How to apply
| Contact | The Ford Family Foundation 1600 NW Stewart Parkway, Roseburg, OR 97471 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (541) 957-5574 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | See grant guidelines and applications at www.tfff.org. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Ford Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 20 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 1,874 | $34.1 million |
| California | 61 | $2.5 million |
| District of Columbia | 12 | $356,445 |
| Illinois | 3 | $101,500 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $99,250 |
| Washington | 12 | $77,715 |
| Texas | 4 | $68,900 |
| Utah | 4 | $55,400 |
| Maryland | 1 | $24,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $20,250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tides Center | Protect Our Children - Tides Center - 1522 | $523,000 |
| Nonprofit Association of Oregon | 2024 Rural Nonprofit Capacity Building | $437,000 |
| Oregon CASA Network | Strengthening Oregon's CASA Network | $350,000 |
| Hearts With A Mission | Safe Families for Children Oregon Collaborative | $300,000 |
| Oregon Community Foundation | Oregon Child Care Alliance | $275,000 |
| Western Oregon University Development Foundation | The Rural Early Learning Facilities Improvement Project | $275,000 |
| Central Oregon Community College Foundation | Expanding Healthcare and Childcare Opportunities in Rural Oregon | $250,000 |
| City of Coquille | New Library Building Renovation | $250,000 |
| Foundations for A Better Oregon | Extension 2024 - Operating Support | $250,000 |
| Glide Revitalization | Glide Revitalization Community Resource Center | $250,000 |
| North Bend Public Library Foundation | Library Renovation | $250,000 |
| Siskiyou County Job Council | Carnegie Library Building Renovation Project | $250,000 |
| Southwestern Oregon Workforce Investment Board | Prenatal to Grade 3 Project | $250,000 |
| The Campbell Institute | Remote Rural Coaching and Professional Learning | $250,000 |
| Warm Springs Community Action Team | Pavilion Campus | $250,000 |
| Umpqua Community College | Dual Credit Expansion | $209,500 |
| College Options | College and Career Options Siskiyou Plus Oregon Project | $200,000 |
| ABC House | Sustainably Serving Children Impacted by Abuse | $190,000 |
| Douglas Education Service District | Early Childhood Behavioral Health Consultation - Phase 3 | $185,000 |
| City of Mosier | The Mosier Community Center | $175,000 |
| Oregon State University | Building Statewide Infrastructure for Parenting Education | $170,000 |
| University of Oregon | RARE Host Site/Program Support - 2024-25 | $164,745 |
| Greater Oregon STEM Hub | Bringing STEM to Rural Eastern Oregon Communities | $160,000 |
| Urban Institute | Data-to-Action for Parenting Students at Rural Oregon Colleges | $151,285 |
| Family Building Blocks | Doris's New Place: Santiam Canyon's Relief Nursery | $150,000 |
| The Contingent | EVERY CHILD - Rural Expansion, Capacity Building, Evaluation Technology | $150,000 |
| Association of Oregon Counties | Association of Oregon Counties: County College | $146,956 |
| Douglas Education Service District | Biz4Kids & Childcare Coalition | $143,692 |
| Portland Institute for Contemporary Art | Exhibition+Documentation and Capital Improvement Grants Partnership | $142,225 |
| Thrive Umpqua | Thrive Umpqua - Building Neighborhood and Family Resilience | $135,000 |
| Douglas Education Service District | Rural Home Visiting Systems Coordination | $130,000 |
| Lutheran Community Services Northwest | Relief Nurseries in Klamath and Yamhill | $130,000 |
| A Greater Applegate | Community Building & Economic Development | $125,000 |
| Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council | Central Oregon Rural Community Building Program | $125,000 |
| Rural Development Initiatives Inc | RDI Community Economic Development | $125,000 |
| University of Oregon | Strengthening Equity-Based Schools Training | $125,000 |
| City of La Pine | La Pine Small Business Incubator Project | $120,000 |
| New Venture Fund | NCII Rural Guided Pathways Project | $120,000 |
| Peace at Home Advocacy Center | Creating Community Resilience | $120,000 |
| McKenzie Valley LTRG of Lane County | Recovery, Resilience, Preparedness Lane County and Oregon | $118,871 |
Officers and trustees
- Kara I Carlisle
- Aden Bliss
- Donna Wolford
- Allyson Ford
- Andreas Storment
- Carrie Thompson
- Eric Forrest
- Joseph Robertson
- Toby Luther
- Phillips Gerald
Questions people ask
Does The Ford Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See grant guidelines and applications at www.tfff.org..
How much does The Ford Family Foundation give?
$37.2 million in tax year 2024, across 1,992 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Ford Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kara I Carlisle (President), Aden Bliss (Cfoo), Donna Wolford (Assistant Secretary) and Allyson Ford (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does The Ford Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and youth programs.