Dean Dorton Allen Ford Charitable
Dean Dorton Allen Ford Charitable is a private foundation based in Lexington, Kentucky. Its 2026 filing reports 22 grants totaling $58,050 to charitable organizations.
Dean Dorton Allen Ford Charitable at a glance
In short: Dean Dorton Allen Ford Charitable gave $58K across 22 grants in 2026 (avg $3K), mostly in Kentucky. 41% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $58,050
- -2.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 22
- -8.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $2,639
- +6.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,275
- Total assets
- $40,641
- +24.3% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 41% first-time grantees (9 of 22, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (71% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Dean Dorton Allen Ford Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s 2025 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 250 W Main Street 1400, Lexington, KY 40507
Phone: (859) 255-2341
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dean Dorton Allen Ford Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Thomas More University Inc ($20K). Together the top 10 received $52K.
Grant Size Distribution
102 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 102 grants of 102 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2026, 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kentucky, 25% to Ohio, 3% to Indiana, and 1% to North Carolina. The filing also lists New York at 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Dean Dorton Allen Ford Charitable open to new grantees?
41%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 9 of 22 grantees (41%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 59% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 102% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2023) to $59K (2025). In 2026 it made 22 grants totaling $58K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas More University Inc Crestview Hills, KY | Subsidy | $20,000 |
| United Way of Greater Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | Subsidy | $7,500 |
| American Cancer Society - Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | Subsidy | $5,000 |
| Town Branch Park Lexington, KY | Subsidy | $5,000 |
| Metro United Way Louisville, KY | Subsidy | $3,200 |
| United Way of the Bluegrass Lexington, KY | Subsidy | $2,675 |
| Asbury University Wilmore, KY | Subsidy | $2,500 |
| Kentucky Children's Hospital Lexington, KY | Subsidy | $2,500 |
| Artswave Cincinnati, OH | Subsidy | $1,825 |
| United Way of Central Indiana Indianapolis, IN | Subsidy | $1,650 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $40,641 | $66,000 | $58,050 | $58,050 | 22 | $58,050 | — | $2,694 |
| 2025 | $32,691 | $69,000 | $60,500 | $59,400 | 24 | $60,500 | — | $2,112 |
| 2024 | $24,091 | $36,004 | $36,213 | $34,750 | 17 | $36,213 | $4 | $1,582 |
| 2023 | $24,300 | $33,006 | $29,728 | $28,700 | 14 | $29,728 | $6 | $1,613 |
| 2022 | $21,022 | $33,006 | $38,918 | $38,903 | 25 | $38,918 | $6 | $1,642 |
| 2021 | $26,934 | $36,559 | $36,094 | $35,464 | 21 | — | $9 | $2,009 |
| 2020 | $26,469 | $36,927 | $37,043 | $36,283 | 24 | — | $7 | $1,851 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dean Dorton Allen Ford Charitable reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2026 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants included support for a university, United Way organizations, a park, arts organizations, a children’s hospital, and a food-rescue organization. The grantees describe their own work in varied terms: Thomas More University says it is a Catholic liberal arts university that challenges students to consider life’s meaning and their responsibilities to others; United Way of Greater Cincinnati says it mobilizes people and organizations to help improve lives; and Glean Kentucky says it nourishes hungry people by rescuing and redistributing surplus fresh food.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $58,050. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $20,000, with a median of $1,275.
The largest reported grants included $20,000 to Thomas More University Inc. in Crestview Hills, Kentucky; $7,500 to United Way of Greater Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio; $5,000 to the American Cancer Society–Cincinnati and $5,000 to Town Branch Park in Lexington, Kentucky; and $3,200 to Metro United Way in Louisville, Kentucky. Other grants included $2,675 to United Way of the Bluegrass, $2,500 to Asbury University, and $2,500 to Kentucky Children’s Hospital.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists David Bundy as president, Jason D. Miller as vice president, David A. Smith as treasurer, and Tena Adams as secretary. Directors listed are Adam Shewmaker, Elizabeth Woodward, Adam Davey, Jen Shah, Lance Mann, and Nicholas Dallas.
Dean Dorton Allen Ford Charitable is led by David C. Bundy, President on filings since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
David C. Bundy
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Shewmaker
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Woodward
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jen Shah
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lance Mann
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Davey
Director
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Dallas
Director
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David A. Smith
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason D. Miller
Vice President
Vice President & Director → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tena R. Adams
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Michael T. Shepherd (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Jennifer Shah (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: James J. Tencza (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Dean Dorton Allen Ford Charitable
How much does Dean Dorton Allen Ford Charitable give each year?
Dean Dorton Allen Ford Charitable gave $58K across 22 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $59K across 24 grants.
What is Dean Dorton Allen Ford Charitable's typical grant size?
Dean Dorton Allen Ford Charitable's median grant in 2026 was $1,275, and its average grant was $2,639, across 22 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dean Dorton Allen Ford Charitable that year got $1K on average.
Where does Dean Dorton Allen Ford Charitable give grants?
Dean Dorton Allen Ford Charitable gives mostly in Kentucky: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lexington, KY (6 grants), Louisville, KY (4 grants) and Cincinnati, OH (3 grants).
Does Dean Dorton Allen Ford Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Dean Dorton Allen Ford Charitable's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Subsidy" (22 grants).
Who are Dean Dorton Allen Ford Charitable's largest grantees?
Dean Dorton Allen Ford Charitable's largest 2026 grantees include Thomas More University Inc ($20,000), United Way of Greater Cincinnati ($7,500) and American Cancer Society - Cincinnati ($5,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Dean Dorton Allen Ford Charitable?
Dean Dorton Allen Ford Charitable reported $41K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $58K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dean Dorton Allen Ford Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants included support for a university, United Way organizations, a park, arts organizations, a children’s hospital, and a food-rescue organization. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dean Dorton Allen Ford Charitable?
The foundation’s 2025 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dean Dorton Allen Ford Charitable's EIN?
Dean Dorton Allen Ford Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1497062. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Dean Dorton Allen Ford Charitable accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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