Alice & Eugene Ford Foundation Inc

MILLERSVILLE, MD EIN: 52-2271621 Website

The Alice & Eugene Ford Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Millersville, Maryland. Established in 2001, it operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization focused on philanthropic grantmaking and community investment.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$11.9M

-7.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$982K

+66.8% YoY

Grant Count

-25.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$109K

+122.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alice & Eugene Ford Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $606K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Primary funding areas include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services

The foundation concentrates its investments in the Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Maryland regions with a focus on underserved communities and individuals living in affordable housing.

Grantmaking

The foundation deploys funds in accordance with its mission, vision, and values, investing in a highly-integrated set of resources and activities that touch multiple generations of residents in its communities.

Grant Range

$1,000–$311,194

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Primary funding regions:

Washington, D.C.
Baltimore, Maryland
Virginia
North Carolina
District of Columbia

The foundation also supports various U.S. cities and operates across multiple states including Arizona, Georgia, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

Grant Distribution by State

District of Columbia $1.6M (54%)

Maryland $838K (28%)

Virginia $265K (9%)

Georgia $165K (6%)

New York $26K (1%)

Minnesota $25K (1%)

Massachusetts $10K (0%)

California $8K (0%)

+4 more states

States

Arizona California District of Columbia Delaware Georgia Massachusetts Maryland Minnesota North Carolina New York Pennsylvania Virginia

Cities

Albert LeaArlingtonAtlantaBaltimoreBethesdaBostonBowieCollege ParkCumberlandDoverGreensboroHyde ParkLincoln UniversityNew YorkPhiladelphiaPhoenixRaleighRockvilleSan FranciscoSeat Pleasant

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets & Revenue (2024):

Total assets: $11,879,314
Total giving: $984,194
Total revenue: $63,702
Total expenses: $1,057,091
Total liabilities: $0

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$11,879,314	$12,872,703	$13,062,789
Revenue	$63,702	$461,921	$95,858
Expenses	$1,057,091	$652,007	$558,987
Qualifying Distributions	$984,194	$589,000	$499,950
Net Investment Income	$362,843	$327,136	$249,918
Distributable Amount	$606,209	$583,102	$597,302

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 9 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

74 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from Alice & Eugene Ford Foundation Inc

Foundation

Alice and Eugene Ford Foundation General Grant Program

ALICE & EUGENE FORD FOUNDATION INC

Amount

Varies

Deadline

July 10, 2026

Semi-annual

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Catholic University of America ($311,194), Academy of Hope ($220,000), So What Else Inc ($200,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ACADEMY OF HOPE WASHINGTON, DC	EDUCATION STUDENT DEVELOPMENT	$220,000
WASHINGTON JESUIT ACADEMY WASHINGTON, DC	EDUCATION STUDENT DEVELOPMENT	$100,000
BOOLEAN GIRL ARLINGTON, VA	EDUCATION STUDENT DEVELOPMENT	$70,000
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WASHINGTON, DC	AFFORDABLE HOUSING	$10,000
UNIVERSITY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUM WASHINGTON, DC	EDUCATION STUDENT DEVELOPMENT	$5,000
NORTH CAROLINA AT STATE UNIVERSITY GREENSBORO, NC	EDUCATION STUDENT DEVELOPMENT	$1,000
MARCH OF DIMES ATLANTA, GA	CLOSE HEALTH EQUITY GAP	$65,000
SO WHAT ELSE INC BETHESDA, MD	PROVIDE ACTIVITIES TO UNDER SERVED LOCAL YOUTH	$200,000
THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA WASHINGTON, DC	EDUCATIONSTUDENT DEVELOPMENTSCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT	$311,194

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Board of Directors:

Madelaine Ford – Director & President
Mary Ford – Director & Secretary
Bryan Pauley – Director & Treasurer
Michael Ford – Director
Daniel Lewis – Director
John L Wall – Director

All board members serve without compensation.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
BRYAN PAULEY	DIRECTOR & TREASURER	—	—
MADELAINE FORD	DIRECTOR & PRESIDENT	—	—
MICHAEL FORD	DIRECTOR	—	—
DANIEL LEWIS	DIRECTOR	—	—
MARY FORD	DIRECTOR & SECRETARY	—	—
JOHN L WALL	DIRECTOR	—	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The foundation has supported initiatives addressing homelessness and career development in the Greater Washington region. It has partnered with organizations like the Capital Area Food Bank to support COVID-19 response efforts and continues to fund youth development and educational programs in underserved communities.

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Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Alice & Eugene Ford Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation's mission is to invest in processes and programs that engage resident communities—promoting every person's potential to thrive and break the cycle of poverty, thereby enabling self-sufficient individuals, families, and communities. Primary funding areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services The foundation concentrates its investments in the Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Maryland regions with a focus on underserved communities and indivi…

How do I apply for a grant from Alice & Eugene Ford Foundation Inc?

**Grant Activity:** • Total giving (2024): $984,194 • Number of grants (2024): 16 grants • Median grant amount: $70,000 • Grant range: $1,000–$311,194 **Recent Grants (2024):** • So What Else: $200,000 (Activities for Underserved Local Youth) • Washington Jesuit Academy: $100,000 (Education Student Development) • Boolean Girl: $70,000 (Education Student Development) • Capital Area Food Bank: Grant recipient The foundation deploys funds in accordance with its mission, vision, and values, investi…

Where does Alice & Eugene Ford Foundation Inc make grants?

Primary funding regions: • Washington, D.C. • Baltimore, Maryland • Virginia • North Carolina • District of Columbia The foundation also supports various U.S. cities and operates across multiple states including Arizona, Georgia, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

What size grants does Alice & Eugene Ford Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Alice & Eugene Ford Foundation Inc awarded 9 grants totaling $982K — an average of about $109K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Alice & Eugene Ford Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Alice & Eugene Ford Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $606K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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 2020–2024.