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Ford Motor Company Fund

Dearborn, Michigan  ·  EIN 381459376  ·  Private foundation

Based in Dearborn, Michigan, Ford Motor Company Fund has awarded $178.8M across 1,709 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2023. Its largest grant on record went to Globalgiving Foundation Inc. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$21.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$161.8M
Total assets
1,709
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What Ford Motor Company Fund funds

Ford Motor Company Fund's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, disaster relief & emergency aid, health care.

Civil Rights & Social JusticeDisaster Relief & Emergency AidHealth Care

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Ford Motor Company Fund, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Globalgiving Foundation Inc
GLOBAL
Washington, DC$10.5M2023
Globalgiving Foundation Inc
GLOBAL SUPPORT
Washington, DC$10.5M2017
Globalgiving Foundation Inc
GLOBAL
Washington, DC$10.3M2022
Globalgiving Foundation Inc
GLOBAL SUPPORT
Washington, DC$10.3M2018
Globalgiving Foundation Inc
GLOBAL SUPPORT
Washington, DC$4.4M2020
Governors Highway Safety Association
DRIVING SKILLS FOR LIFE SUPPORT
Washington, DC$3.7M2017
Governors Highway Safety Association
FORD DRIVING SKILLS FOR LIFE
Washington, DC$3.5M2018
Governors Highway Safety Association
MOBILITY
Washington, DC$2.4M2022
United Way for Southeastern Michigan
COMMUNITY NEEDS
Detroit, MI$2.3M2017
United Way for Southeastern Michigan
COMMUNITY NEEDS
Detroit, MI$2.2M2018
Governors Highway Safety Association
SMART MOBILITY
Washington, DC$2.2M2023
Michigan Central Center for Mobility and Society
EQUITY PARTNERSHIPS
Detroit, MI$2.0M2023
United Way for Southeastern Michigan
ESSENTIAL SERVICES
Detroit, MI$2.0M2023
United Way for Southeastern Michigan
ESSENTIAL SERVICES
Detroit, MI$2.0M2022
Henry Ford Learning Institute
ECONOMIC MOBILITY
Dearborn, MI$1.9M2022

Ford Motor Company Fund giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$40.3M
2018$41.7M
2020$21.6M
2022$36.4M
2023$38.9M

How to apply for funding from Ford Motor Company Fund

Ford Motor Company Fund's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at fordfund.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Ford Motor Company Fund

Does Ford Motor Company Fund accept grant applications?
Ford Motor Company Fund's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Ford Motor Company Fund fund?
Ford Motor Company Fund's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Recent recipients include Globalgiving Foundation Inc, Globalgiving Foundation Inc, Globalgiving Foundation Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Ford Motor Company Fund give in grants?
Ford Motor Company Fund reported $21.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $178.8M over 1,709 grants.
Where is Ford Motor Company Fund located?
Ford Motor Company Fund is based in Dearborn, Michigan. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 381459376.
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About this profile. This page is built from Ford Motor Company Fund's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Ford Motor Company Fund. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.