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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 38-1459376

Ford Philanthropy

A private foundation in Dearborn, MI. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 207 grants and $41.6 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2025

    $41,619,497

    Grants listed
    207
    Assets, end of year
    $221,018,321
  • Tax year 2024

    $43,141,913

    Grants listed
    231
    Assets, end of year
    $205,843,476
  • Tax year 2023

    $38,858,157

    Grants listed
    214
    Assets, end of year
    $195,032,102
  • Tax year 2022

    $36,403,260

    Grants listed
    297
    Assets, end of year
    $180,129,635
  • Tax year 2021

    $34,551,655

    Grants listed
    417
    Assets, end of year
    $173,752,828
  • Tax year 2020

    $21,636,746

    Grants listed
    311
    Assets, end of year
    $161,791,596
  • Tax year 2019

    $44,058,689

    Grants listed
    474
    Assets, end of year
    $82,315,175
  • Tax year 2018

    $41,665,304

    Grants listed
    463
    Assets, end of year
    $125,000,363

Grants paid in 2025

207 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Global Giving Foundation IncWashington, DC

    Global

    $9,998,553
  2. Techforce FoundationPhoenix, AZ

    Scholarship

    $2,550,000
  3. United Way for Southeastern MichiganDetroit, MI

    Essential services

    $2,000,000
  4. Governors Highway Safety AssociationWashington, DC

    Other services

    $1,718,833
  5. Gleaners Community Food BankDetroit, MI

    Essential services

    $1,394,211
  6. Henry Ford Learning InstituteDearborn, MI

    Education for the future of work

    $1,100,000
  7. Feonix - Mobility RisingLincoln, NE

    Essential services

    $1,000,000
  8. Kellogg Community College FoundationBattle Creek, MI

    Education for the future of work

    $800,000
  9. United Way of West TennesseeJackson, TN

    Ford community centers

    $770,000
  10. American National Red CrossWashington, DC

    Disaster response

    $683,300
  11. The Detroit Institute of ArtsDetroit, MI

    Museums and cultural inst.

    $680,000
  12. Global Giving Foundation IncWashington, DC

    Other services

    $655,500
  13. Last Mile Education FundLafayette, CO

    Mobility

    $600,000
  14. The Edison Institute IncDearborn, MI

    Museums and cultural inst.

    $600,000
  15. Vision to LearnLos Angeles, CA

    Mobility

    $515,000
  16. Feeding AmericaChicago, IL

    Disaster response

    $500,000
  17. Habitat for Humanity International IncAtlanta, GA

    Disaster response

    $500,000
  18. Michigan Thanksgiving Parade FoundationDetroit, MI

    Other services

    $500,000
  19. Team RubiconLos Angeles, CA

    Disaster response

    $500,000
  20. World Central Kitchen IncorporatedWashington, DC

    Disaster response

    $400,000
  21. Detroit Public Schools Community District FoundationDetroit, MI

    Ford community centers

    $394,900
  22. Ser Metro-DetroitDetroit, MI

    Ford community centers

    $375,000
  23. Skills USA IncLeesburg, VA

    Education for the future of work

    $375,000
  24. Henry Ford EstateDearborn, MI

    Museums and cultural inst.

    $350,000
  25. The Skillpointe Foundation IncRoswell, GA

    Education for the future of work

    $350,000
  26. University Physician Group DBA Wayne HealthDetroit, MI

    Mobility

    $348,000
  27. Southwest Detroit Immigrant and Refugee CenterDetroit, MI

    Ford community centers

    $315,000
  28. Forgotten HarvestOak Park, MI

    Essential services

    $310,000
  29. Accounting Aid SocietyDetroit, MI

    Ford community centers

    $300,000
  30. Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF)New York, NY

    Health

    $300,000
  31. Ride for Ride IncDetroit, MI

    Essential services

    $300,000
  32. Focus HopeDetroit, MI

    Education for the future of work

    $275,000
  33. Lulac National Educational Service Centers IncWashington, DC

    Scholarship

    $275,000
  34. Dare to Care IncLouisville, KY

    Essential services

    $250,000
  35. YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-SouthCordova, TN

    Essential services

    $250,000
  36. Second Harvest Foodbank of North Central OhioLorain, OH

    Essential services

    $245,000
  37. Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall IncDetroit, MI

    Museums and cultural inst.

    $214,500
  38. Toolbank USA IncAtlanta, GA

    Disaster response

    $210,000
  39. Community Foundation for Southeast MichiganDetroit, MI

    Other services

    $200,000
  40. Entrepreneur Development Center of SW TN Inc DBA ThecoJackson, TN

    Entreprenuership

    $200,000
  41. Smithsonian National Museum of the American LatinoWashington, DC

    Museums and cultural

    $200,000
  42. Wesley Community Services OrganizationCincinnati, OH

    Essential services

    $200,000
  43. Cultivate Kansas CityKansas City, MO

    Essential services

    $190,000
  44. Detroit OperaDetroit, MI

    Museums and cultural inst.

    $180,000
  45. Detroit Public Schools Community District FoundationDetroit, MI

    Education for the future of work

    $175,000
  46. Latin Americans for Social and Economic Development IncDetroit, MI

    Ford community centers

    $175,000
  47. California Community FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Disaster response

    $150,000
  48. Detroit Regional Chamber Foundation IncDetroit, MI

    Other services

    $150,000
  49. Eastern Market CorporationDetroit, MI

    Essential services

    $150,000
  50. Fair Food NetworkDetroit, MI

    Essential services

    $150,000
  51. Greater Washington Community FoundationWashington, DC

    Education for the future of work

    $150,000
  52. Hispanic FederationNew York, NY

    Disaster response

    $150,000
  53. Lulac Institute IncWashington, DC

    Education for the future of work

    $150,000
  54. The Salvation ArmySouthfield, MI

    Essential services

    $150,000
  55. Harvesters - the Community Food NetworkKansas City, MO

    Essential services

    $147,000
  56. Museum of African American HistoryDetroit, MI

    Museums and cultural inst.

    $140,000
  57. Lorraine Civil Rights Museum FoundationMemphis, TN

    Museums and cultural inst.

    $125,000
  58. Pope Francis CenterDetroit, MI

    Essential services

    $125,000
  59. Feedmore Western New York IncBuffalo, NY

    Essential services

    $120,000
  60. Metro United Way IncLouisville, KY

    Essential services

    $107,000
  61. United Negro College Fund - UNCFDetroit, MI

    Scholarship

    $106,100
  62. The Children's Center of Wayne CountyDetroit, MI

    Essential services

    $105,000
  63. Arab Community Center for Economic & Social ServicesDearborn, MI

    Essential services

    $100,000
  64. Detroit Police Athletic League IncDetroit, MI

    Essential services

    $100,000
  65. Detroit Public Schools Community District FoundationDetroit, MI

    Essential services

    $100,000
  66. Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, IL

    Essential services

    $100,000
  67. Hispanic Association of Colleges and UniversitiesSan Antonio, TX

    Scholarship

    $100,000
  68. Los Angeles Fire Department FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Disaster response

    $100,000
  69. Michigan Science CenterDetroit, MI

    Museums and cultural inst.

    $100,000
  70. NAACP Empowerment Programs IncBaltimore, MD

    Education for the future of work

    $100,000
  71. Northern Illinois Food BankGeneva, IL

    Essential services

    $100,000
  72. South Michigan Food BankBattle Creek, MI

    Essential services

    $100,000
  73. Springboard to SuccessChicago, IL

    Mobility

    $100,000
  74. Urban Growers CollectiveChicago, IL

    Essential services

    $100,000
  75. ACCELERATE4 Kids FoundationDetroit, MI

    Essential services

    $85,000
  76. Ruth Ellis CenterHighland Park, MI

    Essential services

    $85,000
  77. San Antonio Food BankSan Antonio, TX

    Disaster response

    $83,000
  78. Ser Jobs for Progress National IncIrving, TX

    Other services

    $80,000
  79. Affirmations Community CenterFerndale, MI

    Essential services

    $75,000
  80. City of RefugeAtlanta, GA

    Education for the future of work

    $75,000
  81. Henry Ford HealthDetroit, MI

    Mobility

    $75,000
  82. Lahc- Leaders Advancing and Helping CommunitiesDearborn, MI

    Essential services

    $75,000
  83. The Washington Center for Internships and Academic SeminarsWashington, DC

    Scholarship

    $75,000
  84. Country Music Foundation IncNashville, TN

    Other services

    $70,000
  85. Urban League of Detroit & Southeastern MiDetroit, MI

    Education for the future of work

    $65,000
  86. Council of Michigan Foundations IncDetroit, MI

    Other services

    $60,000
  87. Southwest Economic SolutionsDetroit, MI

    Ford community centers

    $60,000
  88. The Empowerment PlanDetroit, MI

    Other services

    $60,000
  89. Tides FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    Other services

    $60,000
  90. American Indian College FundDenver, CO

    Scholarship

    $50,000
  91. Blue Star Families IncEncinitas, CA

    Other services

    $50,000
  92. Cass Community Social ServicesDetroit, MI

    Essential services

    $50,000
  93. Citizenship Education FundChicago, IL

    Scholarship

    $50,000
  94. Community Kitchen IncCold Spring, NY

    Essential services

    $50,000
  95. Detroit Food & Entrepreneurship AcademyDetroit, MI

    Ford community centers

    $50,000
  96. Edsel and Eleanor Ford HouseGrosse PT SHR, MI

    Museums and cultural inst.

    $50,000
  97. Future Founders FoundationChicago, IL

    Entreprenuership

    $50,000
  98. Le Bonheur Children's Hospital FoundationMemphis, TN

    Ford community centers

    $50,000
  99. Massachusetts Avenue Project IncBuffalo, NY

    Essential services

    $50,000
  100. National Society of Black Engineers (nsbe)Alexandria, VA

    Education for the future of work

    $50,000
  101. Society of Hispanic Professional EngineersCity of Industry, CA

    Scholarship

    $50,000
  102. Stanton Health Center (hardeman Community Health Center)Stanton, TN

    Ford community centers

    $50,000
  103. Teen Street SkillsDetroit, MI

    Mobility

    $50,000
  104. The Ark - Ann ArborAnn Arbor, MI

    Museums and cultural inst.

    $50,000
  105. The Field Museum of Natural HistoryChicago, IL

    Museums and cultural inst.

    $50,000
  106. Thurgood Marshall College FundWashington, DC

    Scholarship

    $50,000
  107. United States Hispanic Leadership InstituteChicago, IL

    Education for the future of work

    $50,000
  108. Vision Haywood CountyBrownsville, TN

    Ford community centers

    $50,000
  109. West Tennessee Legal Services IncJackson, TN

    Ford community centers

    $50,000
  110. Louisville Urban LeagueLouisville, KY

    Education for the future of work

    $45,000
  111. Matrix Human ServicesDetroit, MI

    Ford community centers

    $45,000
  112. Memphis Urban LeagueMemphis, TN

    Education for the future of work

    $45,000
  113. Urban League of Greater Kansas CityKansas City, MO

    Education for the future of work

    $45,000
  114. Habitat for Humanity Kerr CountyKerrville, TX

    Disaster response

    $41,650
  115. Habitat for Humanity of San Angelo IncSan Angelo, TX

    Disaster response

    $41,650
  116. Alternatives for GirlsDetroit, MI

    Essential services

    $40,000
  117. Arab American and Chaldean Council (acc)Troy, MI

    Essential services

    $40,000
  118. Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute IncWashington, DC

    Education for the future of work

    $40,000
  119. Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute IncWashington, DC

    Education for the future of work

    $40,000
  120. Detroit Historical SocietyDetroit, MI

    Museums and cultural inst.

    $40,000
  121. Motor City Steam FoundationDetroit, MI

    Ford community centers

    $40,000
  122. National Urban LeagueNew York, NY

    Education for the future of work

    $40,000
  123. Prosperus Detroit Micro LendingDetroit, MI

    Ford community centers

    $40,000
  124. Transportation Improvement Association (tia)Troy, MI

    Mobility

    $40,000
  125. Tuskegee Airmen National Historical MuseumDetroit, MI

    Museums and cultural inst.

    $40,000
  126. JourniDetroit, MI

    Ford community centers

    $35,000
  127. Girl Scouts of Southeastern MichiganDetroit, MI

    Ford community centers

    $28,000
  128. Black United Fund of Michigan IncDetroit, MI

    Ford community centers

    $25,000
  129. Muhammad Ali Museum and Education CenterLouisville, KY

    Museums and cultural inst.

    $25,000
  130. National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering IncAlexandria, VA

    Education for the future of work

    $25,000
  131. Vista MariaDearborn HTS, MI

    Essential services

    $25,000
  132. Arizona State University FoundationTempe, AZ

    Scholarship

    $20,000
  133. Basblue IncDetroit, MI

    Education for the future of work

    $20,000
  134. Carnegie Mellon UniversityPittsburgh, PA

    Scholarship

    $20,000
  135. Clark Park CoalitionDetroit, MI

    Event support

    $20,000
  136. Council on Foundations IncWashington, DC

    Memberships

    $20,000
  137. Dearborn Education FoundationDearborn, MI

    Education for the future of work

    $20,000
  138. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University FoundationTallahassee, FL

    Scholarship

    $20,000
  139. Florida International University Foundation IncMiami, FL

    Scholarship

    $20,000
  140. Georgia Tech Foundation IncAtlanta, GA

    Scholarship

    $20,000
  141. Howard UniversityWashington, DC

    Scholarship

    $20,000
  142. Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MI

    Scholarship

    $20,000
  143. Ohio State University FoundationColumbus, OH

    Scholarship

    $20,000
  144. Purdue Research FoundationWest Lafayette, IN

    Scholarship

    $20,000
  145. Regents of the University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MI

    Scholarship

    $20,000
  146. The Foundation for NC A&T State UniversityGreensboro, NC

    Scholarship

    $20,000
  147. University of FloridaGainesville, FL

    Scholarship

    $20,000
  148. University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignChampaign, IL

    Scholarship

    $20,000
  149. University of Michigan-DearbornDearborn, MI

    Scholarship

    $20,000
  150. Wayne State UniversityDetroit, MI

    Scholarship

    $20,000
  151. Friends of the RougePlymouth, MI

    Employee volunteering

    $17,500
  152. Council of Michigan Foundations IncDetroit, MI

    Memberships

    $15,000
  153. Dearborn Community FundDearborn, MI

    Other services

    $15,000
  154. Habitat for Humanity DetroitDetroit, MI

    Employee volunteering

    $10,400
  155. Art Center College of DesignPasadena, CA

    Scholarship

    $10,000
  156. Association of Chinese Americans IncMadison HTS, MI

    Employee volunteering

    $10,000
  157. Blue Hands UnitedDearborn, MI

    Employee volunteering

    $10,000
  158. Capital Area Immigrants' Rights CoalitionWashington, DC

    Employee volunteering

    $10,000
  159. Centros Sor Isolina Ferr IncPonce, PR

    Employee volunteering

    $10,000
  160. Cleveland Institute of ArtCleveland, OH

    Scholarship

    $10,000
  161. College for Creative StudiesDetroit, MI

    Scholarship

    $10,000
  162. Crayons to ComputersCincinnati, OH

    Employee volunteering

    $10,000
  163. Detroit Hives IncDetroit, MI

    Ford community centers

    $10,000
  164. Detroit Moves IncBloomfield Hills, MI

    Mobility

    $10,000
  165. Green Living ScienceDetroit, MI

    Employee volunteering

    $10,000
  166. Green Options BuffaloBuffalo, NY

    Employee volunteering

    $10,000
  167. Habitat for Humanity of Huron ValleyAnn Arbor, MI

    Employee volunteering

    $10,000
  168. Humble Design IncSouthfield, MI

    Employee volunteering

    $10,000
  169. Lawrence Technological UniversitySouthfield, MI

    Scholarship

    $10,000
  170. Living and Learning Enrichment CenterNorthville, MI

    Employee volunteering

    $10,000
  171. Livonia FRC RoboticsLivonia, MI

    Employee volunteering

    $10,000
  172. Meals on Wheels of GreenvilleGreenville, SC

    Essential services

    $10,000
  173. Natl Assoc of Black Suppliers Scholarship FundLivonia, MI

    Scholarship

    $10,000
  174. Operation BreakthroughKansas City, MO

    Employee volunteering

    $10,000
  175. Orchards Children's Services IncSouthfield, MI

    Employee volunteering

    $10,000
  176. Parclife FoundationPlymouth, MI

    Employee volunteering

    $10,000
  177. ProgressionistaDetroit, MI

    Employee volunteering

    $10,000
  178. Promise Peers Responding to Overlooked Matters in Social EnvironmentsDetroit, MI

    Employee volunteering

    $10,000
  179. SamaritasDetroit, MI

    Essential services

    $10,000
  180. Synergy Services IncParkville, MO

    Employee volunteering

    $10,000
  181. Taylor Conservatory FoundationTaylor, MI

    Employee volunteering

    $10,000
  182. Travis Manion FoundationDoylestown, PA

    Employee volunteering

    $10,000
  183. Troy Nature SocietyTroy, MI

    Employee volunteering

    $10,000
  184. University of Cincinnati FoundationCincinnati, OH

    Scholarship

    $10,000
  185. Washtenaw Elementary Science OlympiadAnn Arbor, MI

    Employee volunteering

    $10,000
  186. Yad EzraBerkley, MI

    Employee volunteering

    $10,000
  187. YMCA of Greater LouisvileLouisville, KY

    Employee volunteering

    $10,000
  188. Affirmations Community CenterFerndale, MI

    Employee volunteering

    $9,900
  189. Athletes for Charity United Charitable ProgramsMelvindale, MI

    Employee volunteering

    $9,900
  190. Detroit Hispanic Development CorporationDetroit, MI

    Employee volunteering

    $9,900
  191. Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee IncNashville, TN

    Employee volunteering

    $9,900
  192. Global Health CharitiesFarmington, MI

    Employee volunteering

    $9,780
  193. Avalon Healing CenterDetroit, MI

    Employee volunteering

    $9,500
  194. Cradle Beach CampAngola, NY

    Employee volunteering

    $9,500
  195. Good Knights IncWellington, OH

    Employee volunteering

    $9,200
  196. Bill Hillary & Chelsea Clinton FoundationLittle Rock, AR

    Other services

    $9,000
  197. Services to Enhance PotentialDearborn, MI

    Employee volunteering

    $8,985
  198. Detroit Zoological SocietyRoyal Oak, MI

    Employee volunteering

    $7,500
  199. Saguaro Janes CorporationWittmann, AZ

    Employee volunteering

    $5,500
  200. The Children's Hospital of Michigan FoundationDetroit, MI

    Employee volunteering

    $5,260
  201. Belle Isle ConservancyDetroit, MI

    Employee volunteering

    $5,000
  202. Detroit Economic ClubDetroit, MI

    Other services

    $5,000
  203. Michigan Nonprofit AssociationLansing, MI

    Other services

    $5,000
  204. Albion Community FoundationAlbion, MI

    Employee volunteering

    $4,625
  205. Exchange Club-Carl Perkins CenterJackson, TN

    Employee volunteering

    $4,450
  206. Fleece & Thank YouFarmingtn HLS, MI

    Employee volunteering

    $4,000
  207. Cincinnati Community ToolbankCincinnati, OH

    Employee volunteering

    $2,500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Disaster relief and public safety5 grants $4,368,83317% of the total
  2. Philanthropy and grantmaking13 grants $4,212,00016% of the total
  3. Food and agriculture16 grants $3,826,11115% of the total
  4. Human services23 grants $3,811,73515% of the total
  5. Education26 grants $3,244,90012% of the total
  6. Arts and culture16 grants $3,144,50012% of the total
  7. 17 other causes49 grants $3,654,16514% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. District of Columbia15 grants $14,466,186
  2. Michigan105 grants $14,392,961
  3. Arizona3 grants $2,575,500
  4. Tennessee12 grants $1,674,350
  5. California8 grants $1,435,000
  6. Georgia5 grants $1,155,000
  7. Illinois10 grants $1,120,000
  8. Nebraska1 grant $1,000,000
  9. New York8 grants $729,500
  10. Colorado2 grants $650,000

Officers, directors and trustees

12 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Mary E CullerCHAIR, PRESIDENT, TRUSTEE Hours 20Pay $0
  • David A WebbTREASURER, TRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Cristina L SandersASSISTANT SECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0
  • Nicholas F FordTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Catherine O'CallaghanTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Kevin C LegelTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Daniel Ta JustoTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Lindsey F BuhlTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Jason W IngleTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Christopher C SmithTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Elena A FordTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Gabriella C BrunoTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0

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