Ford Family Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 46-1357649
Foundation Overview
Based in Columbus, OH, Ford Family Foundation Inc has awarded 179 grants totaling $265,519 to organizations in Ohio, Kentucky and 6 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $50 to $5,000, with a median award of $1,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
28 of 40 recipients (70%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
60% of grants are awarded in Ohio, with additional funding distributed across 7 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Ohio, funding concentrates in Columbus (74%), Delaware (5%), Loveland (5%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 533% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (38%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Ford Family Foundation Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland County Foundation | $3,000 | Mansfield, OH, US | Mark Ford Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| Pelotonia | $2,381 | Columbus, OH, US | Operating Purpose | 2023 |
| Access Justice | $3,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Metro Christian Legal Aid | 2023 |
| Columbus Zoo | $500 | Powell, OH, US | Operating Purpose | 2023 |
| Bundled With Love | $5,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Operating Purpose | 2023 |
| Upper Arlington Education Foundation | $4,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Comfort Family Fund And Dugger Family Fund | 2023 |
| Beehive Alliance | $5,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Operating Purpose | 2023 |
| Seeds Of Caring | $1,500 | Columbus, OH, US | Operating Purpose | 2023 |
| Tko Parkinson's | $2,500 | Louisville, KY, US | Operating Purpose | 2023 |
| Pickles Goup Inc | $5,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | Operating Purpose | 2023 |
| Cancer Free Kids | $500 | Loveland, OH, US | Operating Purpose | 2023 |
| Barrington Elementary | $1,000 | Upper Arlington, OH, US | Operating Purpose | 2023 |
| Red Oak Family Foundation | $2,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Operating Purpose | 2023 |
| Oldham County Public Library | $2,000 | Lagrange, KY, US | Operating Purpose | 2023 |
| Ford Family Philanthropic | $515 | Prospect, KY, US | Operating Purpose | 2023 |
| Southeast Christian Church | $1,000 | Louisville, KY, US | Mission To Puerto Rico - Greens | 2023 |
| American Foundation For Suicide Prevention | $517 | New York, NY, US | Operating Purpose | 2023 |
| Families Flourish | $1,000 | Bexley, OH, US | Operating Purpose | 2023 |
| Refuge For Women | $1,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Operating Purpose | 2023 |
| This Must Be The Place | $80 | Columbus, OH, US | Operating Purpose | 2023 |
| Richland County Foundation | $3,000 | Mansfield, OH, US | Mark Ford Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| Pelotonia | $2,381 | Columbus, OH, US | Operating Purpose | 2023 |
| Access Justice | $3,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Metro Christian Legal Aid | 2023 |
| Columbus Zoo | $500 | Powell, OH, US | Operating Purpose | 2023 |
| Bundled With Love | $5,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Operating Purpose | 2023 |
| Upper Arlington Education Foundation | $4,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Comfort Family Fund And Dugger Family Fund | 2023 |
| Beehive Alliance | $5,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Operating Purpose | 2023 |
| Seeds Of Caring | $1,500 | Columbus, OH, US | Operating Purpose | 2023 |
| Tko Parkinson's | $2,500 | Louisville, KY, US | Operating Purpose | 2023 |
| Pickles Goup Inc | $5,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | Operating Purpose | 2023 |
| Cancer Free Kids | $500 | Loveland, OH, US | Operating Purpose | 2023 |
| Barrington Elementary | $1,000 | Upper Arlington, OH, US | Operating Purpose | 2023 |
| Red Oak Family Foundation | $2,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Operating Purpose | 2023 |
| Oldham County Public Library | $2,000 | Lagrange, KY, US | Operating Purpose | 2023 |
| Ford Family Philanthropic | $515 | Prospect, KY, US | Operating Purpose | 2023 |
| Southeast Christian Church | $1,000 | Louisville, KY, US | Mission To Puerto Rico - Greens | 2023 |
| American Foundation For Suicide Prevention | $517 | New York, NY, US | Operating Purpose | 2023 |
| Families Flourish | $1,000 | Bexley, OH, US | Operating Purpose | 2023 |
| Refuge For Women | $1,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Operating Purpose | 2023 |
| This Must Be The Place | $80 | Columbus, OH, US | Operating Purpose | 2023 |
| Pelatonia | $500 | Columbus, OH, US | Cancer Research | 2022 |
| Metro Christian Legal Aid | $2,500 | Louisville, KY, US | Legal Aid | 2022 |
| Bundle With Love | $3,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Childhood Development | 2022 |
| Comfort Family Fund | $2,000 | West Des Moines, IA, US | Family Support | 2022 |
| Dugger Family Fund | $2,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Family Support | 2022 |
| Beehive Alliance | $3,000 | Delaware, OH, US | Pediatric Mental Healthcare | 2022 |
| Seeds Of Caring | $1,500 | Columbus, OH, US | Child Healthcare | 2022 |
| Whlouisville Inc - Tko Parkinsons | $1,500 | Louisville, KY, US | Child Healthcare | 2022 |
| Pickles | $4,041 | Columbus, OH, US | Child Healthcare | 2022 |
| Whlouisville Inc - Se Back To Sch | $303 | Louisville, KY, US | Child Healthcare | 2022 |
| Cancer Free Kids | $500 | Loveland, OH, US | Childhood Cancer Research | 2022 |
| Barrington Elementary | $200 | Columbus, OH, US | Child Development | 2022 |
| Goshen Elementary | $500 | Prospect, KY, US | Child Development | 2022 |
| Santas Silent Helpers | $1,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Child Development | 2022 |
| Red Oak Family Foundation | $1,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Child Development | 2022 |
| March Fourth | $1,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | Child Development | 2022 |
| A Kid Again | $136 | Columbus, OH, US | Child Development | 2022 |
| Oldham County Library | $2,000 | La Grange, KY, US | Child Development | 2022 |
| Trf Sanctuary Thoroughbred | $2,500 | Prospect, KY, US | Child Development | 2022 |
| Camberwell Gfeif Sanctuary | $1,000 | Bedford, KY, US | Child Counseling | 2022 |
| Ford Family Philanthropic | $2,000 | Prospect, KY, US | Child Development | 2022 |
| Pelatonia | $500 | Columbus, OH, US | Cancer Research | 2022 |
| Metro Christian Legal Aid | $2,500 | Louisville, KY, US | Legal Aid | 2022 |
| Bundle With Love | $3,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Childhood Development | 2022 |
| Comfort Family Fund | $2,000 | West Des Moines, IA, US | Family Support | 2022 |
| Dugger Family Fund | $2,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Family Support | 2022 |
| Beehive Alliance | $3,000 | Delaware, OH, US | Pediatric Mental Healthcare | 2022 |
| Seeds Of Caring | $1,500 | Columbus, OH, US | Child Healthcare | 2022 |
| Whlouisville Inc - Tko Parkinsons | $1,500 | Louisville, KY, US | Child Healthcare | 2022 |
| Pickles | $4,041 | Columbus, OH, US | Child Healthcare | 2022 |
| Whlouisville Inc - Se Back To Sch | $303 | Louisville, KY, US | Child Healthcare | 2022 |
| Cancer Free Kids | $500 | Loveland, OH, US | Childhood Cancer Research | 2022 |
| Barrington Elementary | $200 | Columbus, OH, US | Child Development | 2022 |
| Goshen Elementary | $500 | Prospect, KY, US | Child Development | 2022 |
| Santas Silent Helpers | $1,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Child Development | 2022 |
| Red Oak Family Foundation | $1,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Child Development | 2022 |
| March Fourth | $1,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | Child Development | 2022 |
| A Kid Again | $136 | Columbus, OH, US | Child Development | 2022 |
| Oldham County Library | $2,000 | La Grange, KY, US | Child Development | 2022 |
| Trf Sanctuary Thoroughbred | $2,500 | Prospect, KY, US | Child Development | 2022 |
| Camberwell Gfeif Sanctuary | $1,000 | Bedford, KY, US | Child Counseling | 2022 |
| Ford Family Philanthropic | $2,000 | Prospect, KY, US | Child Development | 2022 |
| Pelatonia | $500 | Columbus, OH, US | Cancer Research | 2022 |
| Metro Christian Legal Aid | $2,500 | Louisville, KY, US | Legal Aid | 2022 |
| Bundle With Love | $3,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Childhood Development | 2022 |
| Comfort Family Fund | $2,000 | West Des Moines, IA, US | Family Support | 2022 |
| Dugger Family Fund | $2,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Family Support | 2022 |
| Beehive Alliance | $3,000 | Delaware, OH, US | Pediatric Mental Healthcare | 2022 |
| Seeds Of Caring | $1,500 | Columbus, OH, US | Child Healthcare | 2022 |
| Whlouisville Inc - Tko Parkinsons | $1,500 | Louisville, KY, US | Child Healthcare | 2022 |
| Pickles | $4,041 | Columbus, OH, US | Child Healthcare | 2022 |
| Whlouisville Inc - Se Back To Sch | $303 | Louisville, KY, US | Child Healthcare | 2022 |
| Cancer Free Kids | $500 | Loveland, OH, US | Childhood Cancer Research | 2022 |
| Barrington Elementary | $200 | Columbus, OH, US | Child Development | 2022 |
| Goshen Elementary | $500 | Prospect, KY, US | Child Development | 2022 |
| Santas Silent Helpers | $1,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Child Development | 2022 |
| Red Oak Family Foundation | $1,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Child Development | 2022 |
| March Fourth | $1,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | Child Development | 2022 |
| A Kid Again | $136 | Columbus, OH, US | Child Development | 2022 |
| Oldham County Library | $2,000 | La Grange, KY, US | Child Development | 2022 |
| Trf Sanctuary Thoroughbred | $2,500 | Prospect, KY, US | Child Development | 2022 |
| Camberwell Gfeif Sanctuary | $1,000 | Bedford, KY, US | Child Counseling | 2022 |
| Ford Family Philanthropic | $2,000 | Prospect, KY, US | Child Development | 2022 |
| Phil Ford Sholarship Fund | $1,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Education | 2021 |
| Metro Christian Legal Aid | $2,000 | Louisville, KY, US | Legal Aid | 2021 |
| Bundle With Love | $2,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Childhood Development | 2021 |
| The Ohio Health Foundation | $500 | Columbus, OH, US | Healthcare | 2021 |
| Comfort Family Fund | $1,000 | West Des Moines, IA, US | Family Support | 2021 |
| Dugger Family Fund | $1,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Family Support | 2021 |
| St John's Methodist Pre-school | $1,500 | Worthington, OH, US | Pre-school Care | 2021 |
| Beehive Alliance | $3,000 | Delaware, OH, US | Pediatric Mental Healthcare | 2021 |
| Seeds Of Caring | $1,431 | Columbus, OH, US | Child Healthcare | 2021 |
| Nationwide Children's Hosp | $500 | Columbus, OH, US | Child Healthcare | 2021 |
| Whlouisville Inc - Angelman's | $2,000 | Loiusville, KY, US | Child Healthcare | 2021 |
| Down Syndrom Assn Central Oh | $257 | Columbus, OH, US | Child Healthcare | 2021 |
| Haymakers For Hope | $212 | Boston, MA, US | Child Health Care | 2021 |
| Goshen Pta | $1,500 | Prospect, KY, US | Child Healthcare | 2021 |
| Whlouisville Inc - Ronald Mc'd | $3,500 | Louisville, KY, US | Child Healthcare | 2021 |
| Whlouisville Inc - Tko Parkinsons | $500 | Louisville, KY, US | Child Healthcare | 2021 |
| Pickles | $4,120 | Columbus, OH, US | Child Healthcare | 2021 |
| Creasey Mahan | $900 | Goshen, KY, US | Nature Preserve | 2020 |
| Metro Cristian Legal Adi | $500 | Louisville, KY, US | Legal Aid | 2020 |
| Columbus Foundation | $500 | Columbus, OH, US | Various Charitable Causes | 2020 |
| Bundle With Love | $2,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Childhood Development | 2020 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $5,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Family Care Of Sick Children | 2020 |
| The Diamond Club Of Hudson | $2,000 | Hudson, OH, US | Baseball/softball Recreation | 2020 |
| The Ohio Health Foundation | $500 | Columbus, OH, US | Healthcare | 2020 |
| Nationwide Childrens Hospital | $500 | Columbus, OH, US | Child Healthcare | 2020 |
| Comfort Family Fund | $600 | West Des Moines, IA, US | Family Support | 2020 |
| Dugger Family Fund | $600 | Columbus, OH, US | Family Support | 2020 |
| St John's Methodist Pre-school | $1,500 | Worthington, OH, US | Pre-school Care | 2020 |
| Beehive Alliance | $1,000 | Delaware, OH, US | Pediatric Mental Health | 2020 |
| Jane's Room | $1,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Pregnancy Care | 2020 |
| Bread Of Life Food Pantry | $528 | Columbus, OH, US | Homeless Services | 2020 |
| Creasey Mahan | $1,200 | Goshen, KY, US | Nature Preserve | 2019 |
| Ua Band | $50 | Upper Arlington, OH, US | Community Development | 2019 |
| Cincinnati Childrens Hospital | $740 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Childhood Development | 2019 |
| Hope Scarves | $1,500 | Louisville, KY, US | Cancer Research | 2019 |
| Ua Community Foundation | $3,000 | Upper Arlington, OH, US | Community Development | 2019 |
| Flying Horse Farm | $2,000 | Mount Gilead, OH, US | Childhood Development | 2019 |
| Bundle With Love | $2,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Childhood Development | 2019 |
| Burbank Early Childhood Dev | $1,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Childhood Development | 2019 |
| Columbus Museum Of Art | $1,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Art Preservation | 2019 |
| Local Matters | $500 | Columbus, OH, US | Community Development | 2019 |
| Oldham County Community Foundation | $1,000 | Louisville, KY, US | Community Development | 2019 |
| Oc Multicultural Fund | $1,250 | Louisville, KY, US | Community Development | 2019 |
| Creasey Mahan | $1,500 | Goshen, KY, US | Nature Preserve | 2018 |
| Apert Owl Foundation | $4,000 | Prospect, KY, US | Childhood Development | 2018 |
| Columbus Zoo & Aquarium | $375 | Columbus, OH, US | Wildlife Preserve | 2018 |
| Community Refugee & Immigration Svc | $500 | Columbus, OH, US | Crisis Management | 2018 |
| Burbank Early Childhood Dev | $1,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Childhood Development | 2018 |
| Louisville Zoo Foundation | $375 | Louisville, KY, US | Wildlife Preserve | 2018 |
| Columbus Museum Of Art | $500 | Columbus, OH, US | Art Preservation | 2018 |
| The Lunch Box Of Ohio | $2,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Child Hunger | 2018 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | $500 | Colubus, OH, US | Child Health Care | 2018 |
| Nbc4 Stuff The Backpack | $500 | Columbus, OH, US | Childhood Learing | 2018 |
| Los Angeles Fire Dept Foundation | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Firefighter Health | 2018 |
| Creasey Mahan | $2,750 | Goshen, KY, US | Nature Preserve | 2017 |
| Apert Owl Foundation | $2,000 | Prospect, KY, US | Childhood Development | 2017 |
| Columbus Zoo & Aquarium | $225 | Columbus, OH, US | Wildlife Preserve | 2017 |
| Community Refugee & Immigration Svc | $1,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Crisis Management | 2017 |
| Burbank Early Childhood Dev | $500 | Columbus, OH, US | Childhood Development | 2017 |
| Louisville Zoo Foundation | $180 | Louisville, KY, US | Wildlife Preserve | 2017 |
| Celebrate One Community Fund | $650 | Columbus, OH, US | Community Foundation | 2017 |
| Columbus Museum Of Art | $500 | Columbus, OH, US | Art Preservation | 2017 |
| The Columbus Foundation | $1,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Various Charitable Causes | 2017 |
| The Lunch Box Of Ohio | $500 | Columbus, OH, US | Child Hunger | 2017 |
| Cupid Charities | $100 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Childhood Development | 2016 |
| Creasey Mahan | $200 | Goshen, KY, US | Nature Preserve | 2016 |
| Apert Owl Foundation | $150 | Prospect, KY, US | Childhood Development | 2016 |
| Apert Owl Foundation | $200 | Prospect, KY, US | Childhood Development | 2016 |
| Metro Christian Legal Aid | $600 | Louisville, KY, US | Legal Aid | 2016 |
| Creasey Mahan | $1,000 | Goshen, KY, US | Nature Preserve | 2016 |
| Creasey Mahan | $1,000 | Goshen, KY, US | Nature Preserve | 2016 |
| Cincinnati Childrens Hospital | $550 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Childhood Development | 2016 |
| Columbus Zoo & Aquarium | $450 | Columbus, OH, US | Wildlife Preserve | 2016 |
| Molly Bears | $700 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | Childhood Development | 2016 |
| Community Refugee & Immigration Svc | $1,500 | Columbus, OH, US | Crisis Management | 2016 |
| Down Syndrome Of Louisville | $100 | Louisville, KY, US | Childhood Development | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Ford Family Foundation Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 46-1357649 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 2210 TREMONT RD Columbus, OH 43221-4241 |
Key People (6)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Ford Family Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Mark P Ford |
|---|---|
| Vice-president | Jonni P Ford |
| Vice-president | Christina J Bukvic |
| Vice-president | Lauren E Gibson |
| Secretary | Brett D Bukvic |
Forms 990-PF
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