Clyde D Ford Trust
The Clyde D Ford Trust is a private foundation based in Geneseo, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations including a hospital foundation, youth sports groups, educational organizations, and community organizations.
Clyde D Ford Trust at a glance
In short: Clyde D Ford Trust gave $4K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $196.579), mostly in Illinois. 25% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,735
- -30.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- -5.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $197
- -27.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $200
- Total assets
- $41,404
- +3.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (4 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (99% 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 Clyde D Ford Trust
- How to Apply
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The 2023 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Douglas Ford as the contact and says to submit a form and materials to Douglas W. Ford. Awards are normally restricted to the District 228 School District.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Douglas Ford
Mailing address: P O Box 300, Geneseo, IL 61254
Phone: (039) 944-4661
Email: doug@cdford.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Clyde D Ford Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hammond Henry Hospital Foundation ($400). Together the top 10 received $3K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($300), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 89 grants of 89 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 1% to recipients in Iowa. The 2023 filing says awards are normally restricted to the District 228 School District.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Clyde D Ford Trust open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 16 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $213; repeat grants $215. How we count
Medians: $200 first-time, $200 repeat.
- 75% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−18%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2021) to $5K (2024). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hammond Henry Hospital Foundation Geneseo, IL | Donation for Hospital equipment | $400 |
| Geneseo Youth Football Geneseo, IL | youth sports education | $400 |
| Johnston Baseball Geneseo, IL | Support for youth baseball team | $350 |
| ELPA poultry show Geneseo, IL | Funds to support ag education | $300 |
| Henry County Fair Cambridge, IL | county fair donation | $250 |
| Geneseo Youth Basketball Geneseo, IL | Youth Basketball program | $250 |
| Geneseo Humane Society Geneseo, IL | Funds for Animal Shelter | $250 |
| Geneseo FFA Geneseo, IL | Student activities | $200 |
| Boy Scout Troup 100 Geneseo, IL | Funds for Youth education | $200 |
| Sol Legacy Horse Min Atkinson, IL | Handicap horsemanship | $200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,404 | $5,068 | $3,807 | $3,735 | 19 | $3,807 | $4,996 |
| 2024 | $40,143 | $4,308 | $5,466 | $5,386 | 20 | $5,466 | $4,228 |
| 2023 | $41,301 | $5,167 | $4,330 | $3,864 | 17 | $4,330 | $4,701 |
| 2022 | $40,464 | $4,249 | $4,636 | $4,547 | 20 | $4,636 | $4,160 |
| 2021 | $40,851 | $3,460 | $3,199 | $3,157 | 13 | — | $3,418 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the trust made 19 grants totaling $3,735. Grants ranged from $35 to $400, with a median grant of $200. Notable awards included $400 to Hammond Henry Hospital Foundation for hospital equipment, $400 to Geneseo Youth Football for youth sports education, $350 to Johnston Baseball to support a youth baseball team, and $300 to ELPA Poultry Show to support agricultural education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Douglas Ford and Michael Ford as trustees.
Clyde D Ford Trust's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
douglas w ford
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Michael Ford
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: eric ford (2021–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Clyde D Ford Trust
How much does Clyde D Ford Trust give each year?
Clyde D Ford Trust gave $4K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5K across 20 grants.
What is Clyde D Ford Trust's typical grant size?
Clyde D Ford Trust's median grant in 2025 was $200, and its average grant was $197, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Clyde D Ford Trust that year got $213 on average.
Where does Clyde D Ford Trust give grants?
Clyde D Ford Trust gives mostly in Illinois: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Geneseo, IL (12 grants) and Atkinson, IL (2 grants).
Does Clyde D Ford Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Clyde D Ford Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Clyde D Ford Trust's largest grantees?
Clyde D Ford Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Hammond Henry Hospital Foundation ($400), Geneseo Youth Football ($400) and Johnston Baseball ($350), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($300), which are not listed by name. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Clyde D Ford Trust?
Clyde D Ford Trust reported $41K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $5K.
How do I apply for a grant from Clyde D Ford Trust?
The 2023 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Clyde D Ford Trust's EIN?
Clyde D Ford Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3224975. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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