Robert F Ford Charitable Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 95-6016768
Foundation Overview
Based in Atherton, CA, Robert F Ford Charitable Foundation has awarded 229 grants totaling $733,598 to organizations in California, New Hampshire and 11 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $280 to $80,000, with a median award of $2,240.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$733,598
Total Assets
$1,605,712
Median Grant (all grants)
$2,240
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
1
Median Grant
$80,000
% Median Grant Growth
+1469%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
March 2026
Foundation Intelligence
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New Applicant Friendliness
Limited Sample: 0%
1 total grant. Insufficient data for reliable pattern analysis. Foundation may be highly selective or recently established.
Geographic Focus
California
59% of grants are awarded in California, with additional funding distributed across 12 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within California, funding concentrates in San Francisco (19%), Santa Rosa (10%), Napa (10%).
Funding Trajectory
+37%
Moderate 37% growth trend over 8 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Community Projects + 2 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (67%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Robert F Ford Charitable Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various Recipients | $80,000 | Atherton, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Thacher School Alumni Fund | $5,000 | Ojai, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Dartmouth College Alumni Fund | $10,000 | Hanover, NH, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Ucsf Foundation | $3,400 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Community Foundation Sonoma County | $3,400 | Santa Rosa Ca, CA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Sonoma County Grape Growers Foundat | $3,400 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Rianda House | $5,100 | St Helena, CA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Shawnigan Usa Fund | $15,000 | Seattle, WA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Farm Bureau Fnd Of Somoma Co | $3,400 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Geyserville Volunteer Firefighters | $5,100 | Geyserville, CA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Jameson Animal Rescue Ranch | $5,100 | Napa, CA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| St Jude Childrens Research | $5,100 | Memphis, TN, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Thacher School Alumni Fund | $5,000 | Ojai, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Dartmouth College Alumni Fund | $10,000 | Hanover, NH, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Ucsf Foundation | $3,400 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Community Foundation Sonoma County | $3,400 | Santa Rosa Ca, CA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Sonoma County Grape Growers Foundat | $3,400 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Rianda House | $5,100 | St Helena, CA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Shawnigan Usa Fund | $15,000 | Seattle, WA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Farm Bureau Fnd Of Somoma Co | $3,400 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Geyserville Volunteer Firefighters | $5,100 | Geyserville, CA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Jameson Animal Rescue Ranch | $5,100 | Napa, CA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| St Jude Childrens Research | $5,100 | Memphis, TN, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Hospice Of Napa Valley | $2,000 | Napa, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Thacher School Alumni Fund | $10,000 | Ojai, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Dartmouth College Alumni Fund | $10,500 | Hanover, NH, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Kqed | $500 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Ucsf Foundation | $2,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2022 |
| St Helena Hospital | $2,000 | Deer Park, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $1,750 | New York, NY, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Darthmouth Thayer School | $10,000 | Hanover, NH, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Brown University | $500 | Providence, RI, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Alzheimer Associaton | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Organizaton's Mission | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Sonoma County | $6,000 | Santa Rosa Ca, CA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2022 |
| Sonoma County Grape Growers Foundat | $6,000 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2022 |
| Rianda House | $4,000 | St Helena, CA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2022 |
| Farm Bureau Fnd Of Somoma Co | $4,000 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2022 |
| Geyserville Volunteer Firefighters | $4,000 | Geyserville, CA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2022 |
| Heathcare Fnd Of Northern Sonoma Co | $4,000 | Healdsburg, CA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2022 |
| Jameson Animal Rescue Ranch | $4,000 | Napa, CA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2022 |
| Unicef | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Grant Is For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Earth Justice | $2,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Grant Is For Education Purposes | 2022 |
| Fletcher Middle School | $1,750 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Grant Is For Education Purposes | 2022 |
| Hospice Of Napa Valley | $2,000 | Napa, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Thacher School Alumni Fund | $10,000 | Ojai, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Dartmouth College Alumni Fund | $10,500 | Hanover, NH, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Kqed | $500 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Ucsf Foundation | $2,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2022 |
| St Helena Hospital | $2,000 | Deer Park, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $1,750 | New York, NY, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Darthmouth Thayer School | $10,000 | Hanover, NH, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Brown University | $500 | Providence, RI, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Alzheimer Associaton | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Organizaton's Mission | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Sonoma County | $6,000 | Santa Rosa Ca, CA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2022 |
| Sonoma County Grape Growers Foundat | $6,000 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2022 |
| Rianda House | $4,000 | St Helena, CA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2022 |
| Farm Bureau Fnd Of Somoma Co | $4,000 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2022 |
| Geyserville Volunteer Firefighters | $4,000 | Geyserville, CA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2022 |
| Heathcare Fnd Of Northern Sonoma Co | $4,000 | Healdsburg, CA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2022 |
| Jameson Animal Rescue Ranch | $4,000 | Napa, CA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2022 |
| Unicef | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Grant Is For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Earth Justice | $2,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Grant Is For Education Purposes | 2022 |
| Fletcher Middle School | $1,750 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Grant Is For Education Purposes | 2022 |
| Menlo Park-atherton Ed Fd | $340 | Menlo Park, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Thacher School Alumni Fund | $3,400 | Ojai, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Dartmouth College Alumni Fund | $2,380 | Hanover, NH, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Hazelden Foundation | $680 | Center City, MN, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Fellowship Clubhazelden | $680 | Center City, MN, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Santa Catalina Alumni Fund | $340 | Monterey, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Kqed | $340 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Ecumenical Hunger Program | $2,360 | East Palo Alto, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Ucsf Foundation | $1,700 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Outward Bound | $340 | Garrison, NY, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2021 |
| St Helena Hospital | $1,700 | Deer Park, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Colorado College | $340 | Colorado Sprints, CO, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundati | $500 | New York, NY, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Brady Center To Preven Gun Violence | $1,500 | Washington, DC, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood | $4,400 | New York, NY, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Darthmouth Thayer School | $5,200 | Hanover, NH, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Brown University | $340 | Providence, RI, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Alzheimer Associaton | $1,700 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Organizaton's Mission | 2021 |
| Aclu Of Northern California | $2,380 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2021 |
| Community Foundation Sonoma County | $5,100 | Santa Rosa Ca, CA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2021 |
| Sonoma County Grape Growers Foundat | $5,100 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2021 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety Support Fu | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2021 |
| Collabria Care | $1,700 | Napa, CA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2021 |
| Rianda House | $3,400 | St Helena, CA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2021 |
| Shawnigan Usa Fund | $3,600 | Seattle, WA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2021 |
| American Red Cross | $1,340 | Boone, IA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2021 |
| Eastside College Preparatory School | $2,000 | East Palo Alto, CA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2021 |
| Farm Bureau Fnd Of Somoma Co | $3,400 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2021 |
| Geyserville Volunteer Firefighters | $3,400 | Geyserville, CA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2021 |
| Heathcare Fnd Of Northern Sonoma Co | $3,400 | Healdsburg, CA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2021 |
| Jameson Animal Rescue Ranch | $3,400 | Napa, CA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2021 |
| Menlo Park-atherton Ed Fd | $310 | Menlo Park, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Thacher School Alumni Fund | $3,100 | Ojai, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Dartmouth College Alumni Fund | $2,170 | Hanover, NH, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Hazelden Foundation | $620 | Center City, MN, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Fellowship Clubhazelden | $620 | Center City, MN, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Santa Catalina Alumni Fund | $310 | Monterey, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Kqed | $620 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Ecumenical Hunger Program | $1,860 | East Palo Alto, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Ucsf Foundation | $3,100 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Outward Bound | $1,900 | Garrison, NY, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2020 |
| St Helena Hospital | $3,100 | Deer Park, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Colorado College | $310 | Colorado Sprints, CO, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundati | $1,240 | New York, NY, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Brady Center To Preven Gun Violence | $1,860 | Washington, DC, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Planned Parenthood | $3,410 | New York, NY, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Darthmouth Thayer School | $6,200 | Hanover, NH, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Brown University | $310 | Providence, RI, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Alzheimer Associaton | $2,170 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Organizaton's Mission | 2020 |
| Green Dog Rescue Project | $3,100 | Windsor, CA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2020 |
| Aclu Of Northern California | $2,170 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2020 |
| Community Foundation Sonoma County | $6,200 | Santa Rosa Ca, CA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2020 |
| Sonoma County Grape Growers Foundat | $6,200 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2020 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety Support Fu | $1,860 | New York, NY, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2020 |
| Collabria Care | $3,100 | Napa, CA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2020 |
| Rianda House | $4,650 | St Helena, CA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2020 |
| Shawnigan Usa Fund | $1,550 | Seattle, WA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2020 |
| American Red Cross | $930 | Boone, IA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2020 |
| Eastside College Preparatory School | $1,240 | East Palo Alto, CA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2020 |
| Menlo Park-atherton Ed Fd | $290 | Menlo Park, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2019 |
| Thacher School Alumni Fund | $2,900 | Ojai, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2019 |
| Dartmouth College Alumni Fund | $2,030 | Hanover, NH, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2019 |
| Hazelden Foundation | $580 | Center City, MN, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2019 |
| Fellowship Clubhazelden | $580 | Center City, MN, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2019 |
| Santa Catalina Alumni Fund | $290 | Monterey, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2019 |
| Kqed | $580 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2019 |
| Ecumenical Hunger Program | $580 | East Palo Alto, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2019 |
| Ucsf Foundation | $2,900 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2019 |
| Outward Bound | $290 | Garrison, NY, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2019 |
| St Helena Hospital | $2,900 | Deer Park, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2019 |
| Colorado College | $290 | Colorado Sprints, CO, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2019 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundati | $1,740 | New York, NY, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2019 |
| Brady Center To Preven Gun Violence | $1,740 | Washington, DC, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2019 |
| Eastside College Prep School | $1,160 | East Palo Alto, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2019 |
| Menlo School | $290 | Atherton, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2019 |
| Planned Parenthood | $2,900 | New York, NY, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2019 |
| Darthmouth Thayer School | $5,800 | Hanover, NH, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2019 |
| Brown University | $290 | Providence, RI, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2019 |
| Alzheimer Associaton | $2,175 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Organizaton's Mission | 2019 |
| Green Dog Rescue Project | $2,175 | Windsor, CA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2019 |
| Aclu Of Northern California | $2,030 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2019 |
| Community Foundation Sonoma County | $5,800 | Santa Rosa Ca, CA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2019 |
| Sonoma County Grape Growers Foundat | $5,800 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2019 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety Support Fu | $3,648 | New York, NY, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2019 |
| Collabria Care | $2,900 | Napa, CA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2019 |
| Rianda House | $4,350 | St Helena, CA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2019 |
| Shawnigan Usa Fund | $1,160 | Seattle, WA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2019 |
| Menlo Park-atherton Ed Fd | $280 | Menlo Park, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2018 |
| Thacher School Alumni Fund | $2,800 | Ojai, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2018 |
| Dartmouth College Alumni Fund | $1,960 | Hanover, NH, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2018 |
| Hazelden Foundation | $560 | Center City, MN, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2018 |
| Fellowship Clubhazelden | $560 | Center City, MN, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2018 |
| Santa Catalina Alumni Fund | $280 | Monterey, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2018 |
| Kqed | $560 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2018 |
| Ecumenical Hunger Program | $560 | East Palo Alto, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2018 |
| Ucsf Foundation | $2,750 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2018 |
| Outward Bound | $280 | Garrison, NY, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2018 |
| St Helena Hospital | $2,750 | Deer Park, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2018 |
| Colorado College | $280 | Colorado Sprints, CO, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2018 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundati | $1,680 | New York, NY, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2018 |
| Brady Center To Preven Gun Violence | $1,680 | Washington, DC, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2018 |
| Eastside College Prep School | $1,120 | East Palo Alto, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2018 |
| Menlo School | $280 | Atherton, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2018 |
| Planned Parenthood | $2,800 | New York, NY, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2018 |
| Darthmouth Thayer School | $5,600 | Hanover, NH, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2018 |
| Brown University | $280 | Providence, RI, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2018 |
| Alzheimer Associaton | $2,750 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Organizaton's Mission | 2018 |
| Green Dog Rescue Project | $2,750 | Windsor, CA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2018 |
| Aclu Of Northern California | $1,960 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2018 |
| Community Foundation Sonoma County | $4,125 | Santa Rosa Ca, CA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2018 |
| Sonoma County Grape Growers Foundat | $10,125 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2018 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety Support Fu | $4,480 | New York, NY, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2018 |
| Collabria Care | $2,750 | Napa, CA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2018 |
| Hospice Of Napa Valley | $2,750 | Napa, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2017 |
| Menlo Park-atherton Ed Fd | $280 | Menlo Park, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2017 |
| Thacher School Alumni Fund | $2,800 | Ojai, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2017 |
| Dartmouth College Alumni Fund | $1,960 | Hanover, NH, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2017 |
| Hazelden Foundation | $560 | Center City, MN, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2017 |
| Fellowship Clubhazelden | $560 | Center City, MN, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2017 |
| Santa Catalina Alumni Fund | $280 | Monterey, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2017 |
| Kqed | $560 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2017 |
| Ecumenical Hunger Program | $560 | East Palo Alto, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2017 |
| Ucsf Foundation | $2,750 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2017 |
| Outward Bound | $280 | Garrison, NY, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2017 |
| St Helena Hospital | $2,750 | Deer Park, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2017 |
| Colorado College | $280 | Colorado Sprints, CO, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2017 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundati | $1,680 | New York, NY, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2017 |
| Brady Center To Preven Gun Violence | $1,680 | Washington, DC, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2017 |
| Eastside College Prep School | $1,120 | East Palo Alto, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2017 |
| Menlo School | $280 | Atherton, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2017 |
| Planned Parenthood | $2,800 | New York, NY, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2017 |
| Darthmouth Thayer School | $5,600 | Hanover, NH, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2017 |
| Brown University | $280 | Providence, RI, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2017 |
| Alzheimer Associaton | $2,750 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Organizaton's Mission | 2017 |
| Green Dog Rescue Project | $2,750 | Windsor, CA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2017 |
| Aclu Of Northern California | $1,960 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2017 |
| Community Foundation Sonoma County | $4,125 | Santa Rosa Ca, CA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2017 |
| Gbplf One America Appeal | $2,240 | College Station, TX, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2017 |
| Sonoma County Grape Growers Foundat | $12,365 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2017 |
| White Barn Foundation | $2,900 | St Helena, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2016 |
| Hospice Of Napa Valley | $5,800 | Napa, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2016 |
| Menlo Park-atherton Ed Fd | $290 | Menlo Park, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2016 |
| Thacher School Alumni Fund | $2,900 | Ojai, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2016 |
| Dartmouth College Alumni Fund | $2,000 | Hanover, NH, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2016 |
| Hazelden Foundation | $870 | Center City, MN, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2016 |
| Fellowship Clubhazelden | $870 | Center City, MN, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2016 |
| Santa Catalina Alumni Fund | $290 | Monterey, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2016 |
| Family Service Agency | $290 | Redwood City, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2016 |
| Kqed | $580 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2016 |
| Regazzi Boys Chorus | $290 | San Mateo, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2016 |
| Ecumenical Hunger Program | $580 | East Palo Alto, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2016 |
| Ucsf Foundation | $2,900 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2016 |
| Outward Bound | $290 | Garrison, NY, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2016 |
| St Helena Hospital | $5,800 | Deer Park, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2016 |
| Colorado College | $290 | Colorado Sprints, CO, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2016 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundati | $2,900 | New York, NY, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2016 |
| Brady Center To Preven Gun Violence | $580 | Washington, DC, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2016 |
| Eastside College Prep School | $1,160 | East Palo Alto, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2016 |
| Menlo School | $290 | Atherton, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2016 |
| Planned Parenthood | $2,320 | New York, NY, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2016 |
| Darthmouth Thayer School | $6,090 | Hanover, NH, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2016 |
| Brown University | $290 | Providence, RI, US | To Support The Ongoing Activities Of The Organization | 2016 |
| Alzheimer Associaton | $5,800 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Organizaton's Mission | 2016 |
| Green Dog Rescue Project | $5,800 | Windsor, CA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2016 |
| Aclu Of Northern California | $3,190 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2016 |
| The Southern Poverty Law Center | $2,900 | Montgomery, AL, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Robert F Ford Charitable Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 95-6016768 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 172 TOYON RD Atherton, CA 94027-2222 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Robert F Ford Charitable Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Freeman A Ford |
|---|---|
| Director | Judith Newman |
Forms 990-PF
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- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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