Sharon & Bob Ford Foundation

EIN 873495360

New Hyde Park, NY 11042 |(800) 839-1754

Total Given 2022–2023
$120K
41 grants · $60K avg/year
based on 2 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$1K
typical micro grants · $375–$2K
grant size
58%
supporter · 15/26 multi-year
repeat
$6.1M
Assets (2023)
26
Distinct Recipients

About

As explained below, the Foundation has no plans for dissolution. This statement is submitted to report the distribution of certain assets during the year. The distributions resulted in a substantial contraction of assets. The following information is submitted in accordance with Treasury Regulation Section 1.6043-3(a)(1) and the Form 990-PF instructions: During the taxable year ending December 31, 2022, the Foundation made distributions from assets from sources other than current income. Collectively, the distributions in excess of current income totaled $21,725. This amount represents 25% or more of the Foundation's net assets of $4,500 (as measured by fair market value) at the beginning of the Foundation's taxable year ending December 31, 2022. Although the Foundation technically experienced a substantial contraction, it will continue in existence and has no plans for dissolution. The Foundation made distributions of cash to the grantees listed in the attachment to Part XIV, Line 3a; each such grant was made solely for the charitable purpose specified therein.

Focus Areas

Education

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals No — Preselected Only
Phone (800) 839-1754

Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2022 $22K $4.8M $4.9M 19
2023 $98K $6.1M $-536K 22

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 41 grants on record

Minimum
$46
25th Pctl
$375
Median
$1K
Average
$3K
75th Pctl
$2K
Maximum
$40K

Geographic Distribution

Officers & Directors

Grants Awarded (41 total)

Purpose
Village Enterprise Fund Inc San Carlos, CA $40,000 GENERAL SUPPORT 2023
San Francisco Symphony San Francisco, CA $12,000 GENERAL SUPPORT 2023
Yosemite Foundation San Francisco, CA $12,000 GENERAL SUPPORT 2023
Peninsula Open Space Trust Palo Alto, CA $9,000 GENERAL SUPPORT 2023
San Francisco Symphony San Francisco, CA $5,000 General & Unrestricted 2022
Yosemite Foundation San Francisco, CA $5,000 General & Unrestricted 2022
Peninsula Open Space Trust Palo Alto, CA $3,750 General & Unrestricted 2022
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley San Jose, CA $3,000 GENERAL SUPPORT 2023
World Central Kitchen Incorporated Washington, DC $3,000 GENERAL SUPPORT 2023
Cazadero Performing Arts Camp Inc Cazadero, CA $3,000 GENERAL SUPPORT 2023
Habitat for Humanity International Inc Atlanta, GA $1,500 GENERAL SUPPORT 2023
National Center for Equine Facilitated Therapy Woodside, CA $1,500 GENERAL SUPPORT 2023
Healthy Cities Tutoring Inc San Carlos, CA $1,500 GENERAL SUPPORT 2023
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Usa Laguna Hills, CA $1,500 GENERAL SUPPORT 2023
The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International Atlanta, GA $1,500 GENERAL SUPPORT 2023
Stanford University Stanford, CA $1,500 GENERAL SUPPORT 2023
California Academy of Sciences San Francisco, CA $1,500 GENERAL SUPPORT 2023
Action Against Hunger Usa New York, NY $1,500 GENERAL SUPPORT 2023
Cazadero Performing Arts Camp Inc Berkeley, CA $1,250 General & Unrestricted 2022
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley San Jose, CA $1,250 General & Unrestricted 2022
World Central Kitchen Incorporated Washington, DC $1,250 General & Unrestricted 2022
The Jewish Home and Senior Living Foundation San Francisco, CA $1,000 GENERAL SUPPORT 2023
Kqed Inc San Francisco, CA $1,000 GENERAL SUPPORT 2023
Regents of the University of California - Uc Davis School of Veterinary Med Davis, CA $750 GENERAL SUPPORT 2023
San Carlos Educational Foundation San Carlos, CA $500 GENERAL SUPPORT 2023