R D Ford Foundation
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.
R D Ford Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $2,544,440
- +3.3% vs 2022
- Revenue (2023)
- $90,766
- -2.5% vs 2022
- Net investment income (2023)
- $80,806
- -13.2% vs 2022
- Expenses (2023)
- $9,967
- +245.5% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who R D Ford Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2020) to $38K (2021). In 2021 it made 7 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego State University San Diego, CA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Ventura Packer Ventura, CA | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Petersen Automotive Museum Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $1,508 |
| Simi Valley Hospital Foundation Simi Valley, CA | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| ZOE International Santa Clarita, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Casitas Rowing Ventura, CA | Unrestricted | $900 |
| University of Oregon Eugene, OR | Unrestricted | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,544,440 | $90,766 | $9,967 | — | — | — | $80,806 | $119,971 |
| 2022 | $2,463,641 | $93,060 | $2,885 | — | — | — | $93,060 | $119,855 |
| 2021 | $2,373,466 | $42,911 | $65,355 | $38,408 | 7 | $42,008 | $75,316 | $144,965 |
| 2020 | $2,614,402 | $154,382 | $75,906 | $37,500 | 6 | — | — | — |
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.
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
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.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 1, 2021)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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