Donor:
Edward E. Ford
Trust:
Established in 1957
Foundation Type:
Independent
Financial Data (yr. Ended 9/30/03):
Assets, $64,000,000;
2002-2003, 53 grants totaling $2,566,000; 2003-2004, 49 grants totaling $2,380,000.
Success rate of 63% for 2001-June 2004. Average grant, $50,000.
Purpose and activities:
Grants for independent secondary education only. Independent secondary schools must hold membership in the National Association of Independent Schools to be eligible for consideration.
Limitations:
Giving limited to the U.S. and its protectorates. No support for public, elementary or college-level schools, independent schools holding membership in NAIS grades K-8 only, schools that have been applicants in the last three years or schools that do not have individual membership in NAIS. No grants to individuals, or for emergency funds or deficit financing.
Types of Support:
See Recent Grants
Trustee:
JP Morgan Chase Bank
