Allegra C Ford-Thomas Foundation
The Allegra C Ford-Thomas Foundation is a private foundation based in Detroit, Michigan. Its 2024 filing says awards are generally limited to charitable organizations benefiting children with disabilities that are already favorably known to, and of interest to, the foundation’s substantial contributors; it makes no grants to individuals.
Allegra C Ford-Thomas Foundation at a glance
In short: Allegra C Ford-Thomas Foundation gave $411K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $41K), mostly in Massachusetts. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $411,333
- +0.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $41,133
- +20.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $3,689,974
- -9.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Allegra C Ford-Thomas Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Christine Jaggi as the contact and requests a brief letter, a financial statement, and a copy of the organization’s IRS determination tax letter. Awards are generally limited to charitable organizations benefiting children with disabilities that are already favorably known to, and of interest to, the foundation’s substantial contributors. The foundation makes no grants to individuals.
- Review Cycle
- None stated on the filing.
- Deadline
- None stated on the filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Christine Jaggi
Mailing address: 2000 Brush Street Suite 440, Detroit, MI 48226
Phone: (313) 961-0500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Allegra C Ford-Thomas Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Massachusetts General Hospital ($333K). Together the top 10 received $411K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 75 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Detroit, Michigan. In 2024, Massachusetts recipients received 83% of grant dollars, followed by recipients in Georgia and Washington, DC, at 5% each, and Michigan and California at 2% each. The listed grants also included awards to recipients in Florida and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Allegra C Ford-Thomas Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $169K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $169K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 38% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 136% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $298K (2021) to $411K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $411K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | Program Services | $333,333 |
| Camp Southern Ground Inc Fayetteville, GA | Program Services | $20,000 |
| The National Center for Learning Disabilities Washington, DC | Allegra Ford-Thomas Scholarship Fund | $19,500 |
| Lollipop Theater Network Los Angeles, CA | Program Services | $10,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children Tampa, FL | Program Services | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Detroit, MI | Program Services | $5,000 |
| Community Rowing Inc Brighton, MA | Program Services | $5,000 |
| The Henry Ford Dearborn, MI | Program Services | $5,000 |
| Scituate Little League Inc Scituate, MA | Program Services | $2,500 |
| Smile Train New York, NY | Honor of Phyllis Frost | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,689,974 | $55,901 | $435,144 | $411,333 | 10 | $420,591 | $162,704 | $308,295 |
| 2023 | $4,069,217 | $132,782 | $427,846 | $410,833 | 12 | $419,153 | $103,939 | $292,350 |
| 2022 | $4,364,281 | $-731,726 | $361,024 | $340,500 | 14 | $348,978 | $49,549 | $301,458 |
| 2021 | $5,457,031 | $435,922 | $344,000 | $297,500 | 17 | $306,095 | $394,038 | $335,667 |
| 2020 | $5,346,007 | $-62,605 | $348,207 | $311,000 | 22 | — | $77,710 | $336,450 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Allegra C Ford-Thomas Foundation reported a distributable amount of $308K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its filing describes the general limits on awards, while its 2024 grants show support for organizations with a range of programs. For example, Camp Southern Ground describes its summer camp as integrating typically developing children with neurodiverse, military, and underserved children. Lollipop Theater Network says it provides children facing illness and their families with an escape from daily realities. Community Rowing describes accessible and inclusive rowing programs, and Shriners Children’s describes its work as providing compassionate, high-quality care to improve children’s lives.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $411,333. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $333,333, with a median of $7,500. The largest award was $333,333 to Massachusetts General Hospital for program services. Other grants included $20,000 to Camp Southern Ground for program services; $19,500 to the National Center for Learning Disabilities for the Allegra Ford-Thomas Scholarship Fund; and $10,000 each to Lollipop Theater Network and Shriners Hospitals for Children for program services.
The foundation also gave $5,000 to Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Community Rowing, and The Henry Ford; $2,500 to Scituate Little League; and $1,000 to Smile Train in honor of Phyllis Frost.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Allegra C Ford-Thomas and Alessandro F Uzielli as directors, Anne Ford as president and treasurer, and Thomas J Motschall as secretary.
Allegra C Ford-Thomas Foundation is led by Anne Ford, President & Treasurer since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anne Ford
President & Treasurer
President, Treasurer & Director → President & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allegra C. Ford-Thomas
Director
Founder & Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alessandro F. Uzielli
Director
Secretary & Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas J. Motschall
Secretary
Secretary & Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Allegra C Ford-Thomas Foundation
How much does Allegra C Ford-Thomas Foundation give each year?
Allegra C Ford-Thomas Foundation gave $411K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $411K across 12 grants.
What is Allegra C Ford-Thomas Foundation's typical grant size?
Allegra C Ford-Thomas Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $41,133, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Allegra C Ford-Thomas Foundation that year got $169K on average.
Where does Allegra C Ford-Thomas Foundation give grants?
Allegra C Ford-Thomas Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Allegra C Ford-Thomas Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Allegra C Ford-Thomas Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Services" (8 grants).
Who are Allegra C Ford-Thomas Foundation's largest grantees?
Allegra C Ford-Thomas Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Massachusetts General Hospital ($333,333), Camp Southern Ground Inc ($20,000) and The National Center for Learning Disabilities ($19,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Allegra C Ford-Thomas Foundation?
Allegra C Ford-Thomas Foundation reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $421K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $308K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Allegra C Ford-Thomas Foundation fund?
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its filing describes the general limits on awards, while its 2024 grants show support for organizations with a range of programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Allegra C Ford-Thomas Foundation?
The filing lists Christine Jaggi as the contact and requests a brief letter, a financial statement, and a copy of the organization’s IRS determination tax letter. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Allegra C Ford-Thomas Foundation's EIN?
Allegra C Ford-Thomas Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3930880. 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. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Allegra C Ford-Thomas Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/allegra-c-ford-thomas-foundation-morg_ea8a9878ac7648478b637b3bd493582e
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