Eleanor & Edsel Ford Fund
Detroit, Michigan · EIN 386066331 · Private foundation
Eleanor & Edsel Ford Fund is a private foundation based in Detroit, Michigan. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $850K in grants paid and $14.7M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 42 individual grants from this funder — $6.5M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Eleanor & Edsel Ford Fund funds
Eleanor & Edsel Ford Fund's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, faith-based (christian), health care, higher education.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Detroit Institute of Arts PROMISE FOR THE FUTURE ENDOWMENT CAMPAIGN | Detroit, MI | $330K | 2017 |
| College for Creative Studies ANNUAL FUND | Detroit, MI | $330K | 2017 |
| Henry Ford Health System GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM | Detroit, MI | $330K | 2017 |
How to apply for funding from Eleanor & Edsel Ford Fund
Eleanor & Edsel Ford Fund's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about Eleanor & Edsel Ford Fund
- Does Eleanor & Edsel Ford Fund accept grant applications?
- Eleanor & Edsel Ford Fund's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Eleanor & Edsel Ford Fund fund?
- Eleanor & Edsel Ford Fund's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include The Detroit Institute of Arts, College for Creative Studies, Henry Ford Health System. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Eleanor & Edsel Ford Fund give in grants?
- Eleanor & Edsel Ford Fund reported $850K in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.5M over 42 grants.
- Where is Eleanor & Edsel Ford Fund located?
- Eleanor & Edsel Ford Fund is based in Detroit, Michigan. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 386066331.
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