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Gerald J Ford Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Dallas, Texas · EIN 203966400

Gerald J Ford Family Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $44,670 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $22,335 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$7.5 million3$854,014
2024$00$881,943
2025$44,6702$861,299

How to apply

Gerald J Ford Family Foundation 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Gerald J Ford Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas2$44,670

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Communities Foundation of Texas
Dallas, TX
To support advancements at UT Southwestern Medical Center$25,000
Park Cities Quail Coalition
Dallas, TX
General operating support$19,670

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Gerald J Ford Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Gerald J Ford Family Foundation give?

$44,670 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $22,335.

Who runs Gerald J Ford Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Gerald J Ford (President), Jeremy B Ford (Secretary / Treasurer), Gary Shultz (Vice President) and Kelli O Ford (Trustee).

What does Gerald J Ford Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health and environment and conservation.

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