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    FORD MOTOR COMPANY FUND

    Private FoundationIRS data 2022–2024
    DEARBORN, MIEIN 381459376

    Annual Giving

    $43.1M+11% YoY

    Grants

    231

    Median Grant

    $40K

    Organizations Funded

    374

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    Foundation Overview

    Mission

    Ford Philanthropy's mission focuses on partnering with communities to help move people forward and upward. We champion equitable access to essential services, education for the future of work and entrepreneurship, using transportation and technology to connect people with opportunities.

    Focus Areas

    mobilitysmart mobilityeconomic mobilityeducation for the future of workscholarshipsdisaster reliefdisaster responsehunger/food security

    Grant Types

    scholarshipprogram supportdisaster relief/emergency grantsemployee volunteeringin-kind/community center resources

    Funded Initiatives

    400 Ford Auto Tech Scholarships for automotive technology degrees, Ford College Community Challenge $3 million to support 200 student-led social projects, Global Caring Month grants up to $10,000 USD

    How to Apply

    Closed grant making process, unable to accept unsolicited proposals. Requires invitation code from Ford Philanthropy representative to access CyberGrants portal.

    Does Not Fund

    Does not support organizations that unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, national origin, physical challenge, age, or status as protected veteran

    Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

    Giving History

    2024+11%

    $43.1M

    Grants

    231

    Median

    $40K

    States

    24

    2023+7%

    $38.9M

    Grants

    214

    Median

    $40K

    States

    24

    2022

    $36.4M

    Grants

    297

    Median

    $25K

    States

    28

    Grant Size Distribution

    $40K

    Typical Grant (Median)

    $2K

    Smallest

    $10K

    25th Pctile

    $100K

    75th Pctile

    $10.7M

    Largest

    Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $10K and $100K.

    Largest Recent Grants

    $10.7M

    2024

    GLOBALGIVING FOUNDATION INC

    DC · GLOBAL

    $5.0M

    2024

    HENRY FORD HEALTH

    MI · HEALTH

    $2.0M

    2024

    UNITED WAY FOR SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN

    MI · ESSENTIAL SERVICES

    $1.7M

    2024

    GOVERNORS HIGHWAY SAFETY ASSOCIATION

    DC · MOBILITY

    $1.2M

    2024

    HENRY FORD LEARNING INSTITUTE

    MI · EDUCATION FOR THE FUTURE OF WORK

    Geographic Focus

    MI
    $18.9M116 grants
    DC
    $15.5M18 grants
    TN
    $2.1M18 grants
    NE
    $1.2M2 grants
    AZ
    $1.0M3 grants

    Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

    Financial Overview

    YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid
    2024
    $205.8M
    $43.1M(21.0%)
    2023
    $195.0M
    $38.9M(19.9%)
    2022
    $180.1M
    $36.4M(20.2%)

    Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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    Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.

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