Alfred and Sharmila Ford Fund
Alfred and Sharmila Ford Fund is a private foundation, based in Detroit, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $224K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $100K. Net investment income was $5K.
Alfred and Sharmila Ford Fund at a glance
In short: Alfred and Sharmila Ford Fund gave $100K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $100K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,000
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $100,000
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $224,441
- -30.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Alfred and Sharmila Ford Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was International Society for Krishna Consciousness ($100K).
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 8 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Alfred and Sharmila Ford Fund gives
- Giving fell 43% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 826% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $80K (2023) to $400K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Society for Krishna Consciousness Alachua, FL | Construction of the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $224,441 | $7,605 | $105,551 | $100,000 | 1 | $102,520 | $5,074 | $12,406 |
| 2023 | $322,387 | $13,533 | $85,204 | $80,000 | 1 | $82,520 | $11,020 | $16,566 |
| 2022 | $394,059 | $5,387 | $405,668 | $400,473 | 1 | $404,243 | $4,018 | $26,859 |
| 2021 | $794,320 | $1,106,219 | $178,055 | $175,000 | 2 | $175,245 | $185,994 | $11,126 |
| 2020 | $54,362 | $100,489 | $300,055 | $300,000 | 3 | — | $460 | $4,078 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alfred and Sharmila Ford Fund reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Alfred and Sharmila Ford Fund is led by Alfred B. Ford, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alfred B. Ford
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine E. Jaggi
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
Py Secretary, Treasurer & Director → Secretary, Treasurer & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharmila B. Ford
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Thomas J. Motschall (2020–2021) — Py Secretary, Treasurer & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Alfred and Sharmila Ford Fund
How much does Alfred and Sharmila Ford Fund give each year?
Alfred and Sharmila Ford Fund gave $100K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $80K across 1 grant.
How large is Alfred and Sharmila Ford Fund?
Alfred and Sharmila Ford Fund reported $224K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $103K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Alfred and Sharmila Ford Fund operate?
Alfred and Sharmila Ford Fund has awarded grants in Florida.
What is Alfred and Sharmila Ford Fund's EIN?
Alfred and Sharmila Ford Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1823062. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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