John and Miki Ford Foundation
The John and Miki Ford Foundation is a private foundation based in Costa Mesa, California. It made 12 grants totaling $48,520 in 2024, supporting charitable organizations in several states, including organizations working in areas such as youth and family services, religious and cultural activities, and women’s healthcare.
John and Miki Ford Foundation at a glance
In short: John and Miki Ford Foundation gave $49K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state California. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $48,520
- +1.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,043
- +26.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,200
- Total assets
- $13,693
- +13.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (2 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (39% 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 John and Miki Ford Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 611 Anton Blvd 700, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone: (714) 939-2303
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John and Miki Ford Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Saint Luke Productions ($13K). Together the top 10 received $47K.
Grant Size Distribution
111 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 110 grants of 111 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest shares went to California (39%) and Washington (27%), followed by Arizona (10%), Minnesota (10%), and North Dakota (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is John and Miki Ford Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 12 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
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 $48K (2023) to $284K (2021). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $49K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Luke Productions Ridgefield, WA | Unrestricted | $13,000 |
| California Youth Services Laguna Hills, CA | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Carmelite Sisters Alhambra, CA | Unrestricted | $5,030 |
| Arizona Right to Life Phoenix, AZ | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Guiding Star Project Ironton, MN | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| St Bernadette Catholic Church Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $3,900 |
| University of Mary Bismarck, ND | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Students for Life Fredericksburg, VA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Beverly Cultural Center Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| The Peninsula Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,693 | $55,000 | $53,721 | $48,520 | 12 | $53,057 |
| 2023 | $12,088 | $60,000 | $54,520 | $47,893 | 15 | $54,150 |
| 2022 | $18,077 | $126,000 | $137,493 | $113,747 | 24 | $137,153 |
| 2021 | $30,647 | $303,500 | $300,682 | $284,395 | 30 | $300,682 |
| 2020 | $22,641 | $198,500 | $195,077 | $193,884 | 30 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Saint Luke Productions describes its work as bringing inspirational films, videos, live dramas, and other works of moral, artistic, and spiritual nature to society. California Youth Services says it provides education, counseling, and intervention programs for people and families facing substance abuse, behavioral, and mental health challenges. The Guiding Star Project describes its centers and affiliates as serving women with a whole-life approach to healthcare.
Other 2024 grantees include the University of Mary, which says it serves the religious, academic, and cultural needs of people in its region and beyond, and Legatus, which says it assists business and organizational leaders in studying, living, and spreading the Catholic faith.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $48,520. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $13,000, with a median grant of $3,200. All 12 grants were listed as unrestricted.
Notable 2024 grants included $13,000 to Saint Luke Productions, $6,000 to California Youth Services, $5,030 to the Carmelite Sisters, $5,000 each to Arizona Right to Life and The Guiding Star Project, and $3,900 to St Bernadette Catholic Church.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John W Ford as president, Miki Ford as vice president, Luke Ford as treasurer, and Jeremiah Fitzgerald as secretary.
John and Miki Ford Foundation is led by John W. Ford, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John W. Ford
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeremiah Fitzgerald
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Luke Ford
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Miki Ford
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 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 John and Miki Ford Foundation
How much does John and Miki Ford Foundation give each year?
John and Miki Ford Foundation gave $49K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $48K across 15 grants.
What is John and Miki Ford Foundation's typical grant size?
John and Miki Ford Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,200, and its average grant was $4,043, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John and Miki Ford Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does John and Miki Ford Foundation give grants?
John and Miki Ford Foundation's top state is California, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Washington (27%) and Arizona (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (3 grants).
Does John and Miki Ford Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of John and Miki Ford Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John and Miki Ford Foundation's largest grantees?
John and Miki Ford Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Saint Luke Productions ($13,000), California Youth Services ($6,000) and Carmelite Sisters ($5,030), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is John and Miki Ford Foundation?
John and Miki Ford Foundation reported $14K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $55K.
What does John and Miki Ford Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Saint Luke Productions describes its work as bringing inspirational films, videos, live dramas, and other works of moral, artistic, and spiritual nature to society. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John and Miki Ford Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John and Miki Ford Foundation's EIN?
John and Miki Ford Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2659321. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does John and Miki Ford Foundation 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
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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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