Fordhook Foundation
Fordhook Foundation is a private foundation, based in Doylestown, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $14K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K.
Fordhook Foundation at a glance
In short: Fordhook Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,000
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,000
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $14,090
- -26.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Fordhook Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chipping Hill Micro Farms ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Fordhook Foundation gives
- Giving grew 587% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 619% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $214 (2021) to $10K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chipping Hill Micro Farms Blue Bell, PA | For General Use | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,090 | — | $5,036 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | $808 |
| 2024 | $19,126 | $2,961 | $13,015 | $10,000 | 1 | $12,961 | $1,222 |
| 2023 | $29,180 | $7,339 | $6,086 | — | — | $6,014 | $1,413 |
| 2022 | $27,927 | $17,179 | $3,804 | $728 | 1 | $3,732 | $1,421 |
| 2021 | $14,552 | — | $265 | $214 | 1 | $214 | $728 |
| 2020 | $14,817 | $15,000 | $183 | — | — | — | $214 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fordhook Foundation reported a distributable amount of $808 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fordhook Foundation is led by George Ball, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
George Ball
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Fordhook Foundation
How much does Fordhook Foundation give each year?
Fordhook Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
How large is Fordhook Foundation?
Fordhook Foundation reported $14K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $808 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Fordhook Foundation operate?
Fordhook Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, New Jersey, Pennsylvania.
What is Fordhook Foundation's EIN?
Fordhook Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3233480. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Fordhook Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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