R D Ford Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Simi Valley, CA EIN: 45-5073950

R D Ford Foundation is a private foundation, based in Simi Valley, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. Net investment income was $81K.

Key facts about R D Ford Foundation

EIN
45-5073950
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2023
Total assets
$2,544,440

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.5M

+3.3% YoY

Revenue

$91K

-2.5% YoY

Net Investment Income

$81K

-13.2% YoY

Expenses

$10K

+245.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, R D Ford Foundation reported a distributable amount of $120K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How R D Ford Foundation gives

  • In 2021 it paid out 29% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Your AI grants department

Ready to take the next step with R D Ford Foundation?

Fully replaces Grant database subscriptions Instrumentl · Foundation Directory · GrantStation & similar

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Cities

San DiegoVenturaEugeneSanta ClaritaCathedral CityLos AngelesSimi Valley

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K$40K6 grants2020 7 grants2021 0 grants2022 0 grants2023

From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2020) to $38K (2021). In 2021 it made 7 grants totaling $38K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

13 grants across all recorded years

13<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2023.

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$50K$100K$150K$200K2020 2021 2022 2023
Metric202320222021
Total Assets$2,544,440$2,463,641$2,373,466
Revenue$90,766$93,060$42,911
Expenses$9,967$2,885$65,355
Qualifying Distributions——$42,008
Net Investment Income$80,806$93,060$75,316
Distributable Amount$119,971$119,855$144,965

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 1, 2021)
  2. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
  5. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

R D Ford Foundation is led by Jeffry Ford, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.

Officers on the 2023 filing

  • Jeffry Ford

    President

    On filings since 2022

    No compensation reported

  • Dana Ellis

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    $3K (2020) → $0 (2023)

  • Stacy Ford

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    $3K (2020) → $0 (2023)

  • Lilly Ford

    CFO

    On filings since 2021

    $4K (2021) → $0 (2023)

Former officers (3)
  • Former: Alex Ford (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: Jeff Ford (2020–2021) — President
  • Former: Lillina Ford (2020) — CFO

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2021 IRS filing

Alex Ford — Director: $4KAlex FordDirector$4KLilly Ford — CFO: $4KLilly FordCFO$4KJeff Ford — President: $3KJeff FordPresident$3KStacy Ford — Director: $3KStacy FordDirector$3KDana Ellis — Director: $3KDana EllisDirector$3K

The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $4K, to Alex Ford (Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about R D Ford Foundation

How large is R D Ford Foundation?

R D Ford Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $91K.

Where does R D Ford Foundation operate?

R D Ford Foundation has awarded grants in California, Oregon.

How much is R D Ford Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, R D Ford Foundation reported a distributable amount of $120K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is R D Ford Foundation's EIN?

R D Ford Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5073950. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Your AI grants department

Here's the math on researching R D Ford Foundation by hand.

Explore Open Grants

Browse active grant opportunities in R D Ford Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database

Similar Funders

Funders that support many of the same organizations

Larry a Modin Foundation

Palm Springs, CA

The foundation supports preselected organizations working in areas including services for seniors, historical preservation, assistance for blind people, medical research, emergency care, advocacy, and citizenship, with 2025 grants going to recipients in California and several other states. Its 10 grants in 2025 totaled $18,500, ranging from $1,200 to $3,500. It does not accept unsolicited funding requests.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$350K

Grants

10

Total Given

$19K

US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants Inc

Arlington, VA

USCRI funds organizations delivering refugee and immigrant services, including resettlement, legal and health support, and assistance for unaccompanied children and trafficking survivors. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,146 to $87.4 million, with a median of about $225,800, and supported work across the United States, with funding concentrated in Nevada and Texas. The available information does not say whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Assets

$136.5M

Grants

142

Total Given

$195.9M

William H Tilley Family Foundation

Alhambra, CA

The William H Tilley Family Foundation made charitable grants, with 2024 awards ranging from $5,000 to $9,214,355 and a median of $43,500; 95% of grant dollars went to Virginia and 5% to California. It has liquidated and transferred its remaining assets to a donor-advised fund, and it stated that it accepts no unsolicited requests.

Assets

—

Grants

8

Total Given

$9.8M

Muller Family Foundation

Placentia, CA

The Muller Family Foundation supports a broad range of charitable work, including social and environmental projects, education, family support, research, and higher education, with most funding going to California. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $135,000, with a median of $2,875; it funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets

$11.5M

Grants

122

Total Given

$670K

The Bradley Family Foundation

Westlake Village, CA

The foundation supports charitable and religious organizations, with 2024 grants spanning child-focused ministry, humanitarian aid, Christian education and broadcasting, and prison-related services. It gave 11 grants totaling $10,628, ranging from $100 to $6,500 (median $250), mainly to organizations in California, with grants also reaching several other states. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$355K

Grants

11

Total Given

$11K

The Grace Helen Spearman Foundation

Palm Springs, CA

The foundation supports education, medical research, cultural arts, healthcare and community services, and people who are impoverished or disabled, with most funding going to California organizations. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,400 to $64,000, with a median of $5,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests and makes grants to preselected charitable organizations.

Assets

$14.1M

Grants

89

Total Given

$956K

Perlman Family Foundation

Sherman Oaks, CA

The Perlman Family Foundation supports programs addressing housing and financial needs, foster youth, education, support for fathers, and reentry after incarceration. In 2024, grants ranged from $275 to $60,000, with a median of $4,000; most funding went to California, with additional grants in Missouri, New York, and Arizona. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets

$22K

Grants

32

Total Given

$355K

Klehn Family Foundation

Newhall, CA

Assets

$174K

Grants

8

Total Given

$40K

Boeckmann Charitable Foundation

North Hills, CA

The Boeckmann Charitable Foundation supports a range of organizations, including churches, schools, universities, and charities, with grants typically small: the 2024 median was $2,000, though awards ranged from $500 to $100,000. Most funding went to California, with smaller amounts to Missouri and New York. Its 2023 filing says applicants may contact Herbert Boeckmann III by letter or indirect contact and that grants are not limited to preselected organizations.

Assets

$3.7M

Grants

36

Total Given

$390K

Inland Empire Community Foundation

Riverside, CA

The Inland Empire Community Foundation funds nonprofits and initiatives in areas including health and human services, education and scholarships, arts and culture, environmental benefit, and economic development. Its 2024 grants had a median award of $20,000, though amounts varied widely; it serves Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, California. It accepts competitive proposals from eligible nonprofits during specific grant cycles, with requirements varying by opportunity.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$156.1M

Grants

266

Total Given

$28.2M

Charleys Kids Foundation

Columbus, OH

Charleys Kids Foundation funds U.S. and international nonprofits providing children in need with literacy education, mentorship, and healthy food; applicants must be 501(c)(3)s with qualifying programs operating at least twice a week for three or more years. Its filing states awards range from $500 to $10,000, though 2024 grants ranged from $6,115 to $50,958, and funding is focused on Central Ohio while also reaching organizations across multiple states and five countries. It accepts applications through its website, with cycles opening annually in October.

Assets

$11.7M

Grants

46

Total Given

$597K

Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Mountain View, CA

Silicon Valley Community Foundation funds work in areas such as housing, economic security, education, health, the environment, arts and culture, and civic engagement, with Community Action Grants supporting local, community-led organizations in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Its 2024 grants had a median of $51,716, though amounts varied widely; applications depend on the program, and SVCF states that it does not accept unsolicited proposals for advised funds.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$12.3B

Grants

3,576

Total Given

$3.2B

More Funders in California

R D Ford Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?

Want AI to do this for you?