Alice & Eugene Ford Foundation Inc
The Alice & Eugene Ford Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Millersville, Maryland. It supports programs engaging residents and helping individuals and families thrive, with investments concentrated in the Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Maryland, regions.
Alice & Eugene Ford Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Alice & Eugene Ford Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $101K), mostly in District of Columbia. 42% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,212,587
- +23.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $101,049
- -7.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $11,441,515
- -3.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (5 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (69% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Alice & Eugene Ford Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Organizations must have 501(c)(3) status, seek funding for measurable outcomes in the Washington, D.C., or Baltimore region, and agree to annual reporting on grant use and organizational health. The Foundation reviews applications twice a year, with website-listed deadlines of January 10 and May 10. Its filing says to begin with an outline of the grant program’s purpose and the organization’s history of experience and results. The filing also states that the Foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and identifies a primary interest in social services for inner-city families, particularly services directed at children and literacy.
- Review Cycle
- January 10 or May 10.
- Deadline
- January 10 or May 10.
- Next open deadline
- January 10, 2027 (Alice and Eugene Ford Foundation Grant)
- Contact
Application contact: Bryan Pauley
Mailing address: 6 Holly Drive, Chatham, NJ 07928
Phone: (240) 464-4106
Website: https://aliceandeugenefordfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Alice & Eugene Ford Foundation Inc
Who Alice & Eugene Ford Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Academy of Hope ($333K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 70 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation states that its investments are concentrated in the Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Maryland, regions, with a focus on underserved communities and people living in affordable housing. It requires grant funding to support outcomes in and around those regions. In 2025, 69% of grant dollars went to recipients in D.C., 23% to Maryland, 8% to Georgia, and less than 1% to Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Alice & Eugene Ford Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 12 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $166K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $100K repeat.
- 58% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 143% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 200% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $285K (2020) to $1.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Academy of Hope Washington, DC | Education Student Development | $333,333 |
| The Catholic University of America Washington, DC | Educationstudent Developmentscholarship Support | $316,254 |
| So What Else Inc Bethesda, MD | Provide Activities to Under Served Local Youth | $280,000 |
| Washington Jesuit Academy Washington, DC | Education Student Development | $100,000 |
| March of Dimes Atlanta, GA | Close Health Equity Gap | $95,000 |
| Washington School for Girls Washington, DC | Education Student Development | $35,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Washington, DC | Affordable Housing | $35,000 |
| Jubilee to College Washington, DC | Education Student Development | $12,000 |
| University of the District of Colum Washington, DC | Education Student Development | $3,000 |
| Coppin State University Baltimore, MD | Education Student Development | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,441,515 | $864,455 | $1,302,254 | $1,212,587 | 12 | $1,212,587 | $794,536 | $605,373 |
| 2024 | $11,879,314 | $63,702 | $1,057,091 | $982,194 | 9 | $984,194 | $362,843 | $606,209 |
| 2023 | $12,872,703 | $461,921 | $652,007 | $589,000 | 12 | $589,000 | $327,136 | $583,102 |
| 2022 | $13,062,789 | $95,858 | $558,987 | $499,950 | 16 | $499,950 | $249,918 | $597,302 |
| 2021 | $13,527,660 | $289,803 | $615,213 | $586,000 | 21 | $586,000 | $289,803 | $675,346 |
| 2020 | $13,853,070 | $12,109,133 | $329,568 | $284,500 | 16 | — | $36,876 | $364,010 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alice & Eugene Ford Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $605K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s mission is to invest in processes and programs that engage resident communities, promote people’s potential, and help break the cycle of poverty—supporting self-sufficient individuals, families, and communities. It identifies four focus areas: Education and Skills Building, including college scholarships, after-school programs, vocational training, and tutoring; Workforce, including career coaching and resume building; Health, including mental health, trauma-informed case management, and access to social workers; and Quality of Life, including food security and culturally enriching experiences.
The Foundation’s 2025 grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supports. Academy of Hope describes its mission as providing adult education and services to improve lives and communities. So What Else says it serves children and families in underserved communities through food security, basic necessities, and out-of-school programs. Washington School for Girls describes its work as educating girls in underserved areas and providing extended-day, graduate, and family support. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the Foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the Foundation made 12 grants totaling $1,212,587. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $333,333, with a median of $35,000. Its largest grants were $333,333 to Academy of Hope for education and student development, $316,254 to The Catholic University of America for education, student development, and scholarship support, and $280,000 to So What Else Inc for activities for underserved local youth. Other notable awards included $100,000 to Washington Jesuit Academy for education and student development and $95,000 to March of Dimes for closing the health equity gap.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bryan Pauley as director and treasurer; Madelaine Ford as director and president; Daniel Lewis as director; Mary Ford as director and secretary; and John L Wall as director.
Alice & Eugene Ford Foundation Inc is led by Madelaine Ford, Director & President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Madelaine Ford
Director & President
Director & Secretary → Director & President, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bryan Pauley
Director & Treasurer
Director & Treasurer → Director & President, 2021
Director & President → Director & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Daniel Lewis
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John L. Wall
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary Ford
Director & Secretary
Director → Director & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Michael Ford (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: S. Lee Narrow (2020) — Director
- Former: Stephanie Liotta Atkinson (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Alice & Eugene Ford Foundation Inc
How much does Alice & Eugene Ford Foundation Inc give each year?
Alice & Eugene Ford Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $982K across 9 grants.
What is Alice & Eugene Ford Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Alice & Eugene Ford Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $35,000, and its average grant was $101,049, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Alice & Eugene Ford Foundation Inc that year got $10K on average.
Where does Alice & Eugene Ford Foundation Inc give grants?
Alice & Eugene Ford Foundation Inc gives mostly in District of Columbia: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (23%) and Georgia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (7 grants).
Does Alice & Eugene Ford Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Alice & Eugene Ford Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education Student Development" (8 grants).
Who are Alice & Eugene Ford Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Alice & Eugene Ford Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Academy of Hope ($333,333), The Catholic University of America ($316,254) and So What Else Inc ($280,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Alice & Eugene Ford Foundation Inc?
Alice & Eugene Ford Foundation Inc reported $11.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $605K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Alice & Eugene Ford Foundation Inc fund?
The Foundation’s mission is to invest in processes and programs that engage resident communities, promote people’s potential, and help break the cycle of poverty—supporting self-sufficient individuals, families, and communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alice & Eugene Ford Foundation Inc?
Organizations must have 501(c)(3) status, seek funding for measurable outcomes in the Washington, D.C., or Baltimore region, and agree to annual reporting on grant use and organizational health. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Alice & Eugene Ford Foundation Inc's EIN?
Alice & Eugene Ford Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2271621. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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