Private foundation · Las Vegas, NV
The James Joseph Ford Foundation
Typical grant size
$1K – $3K – $4K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
22
Repeat grantees
7
funded 2+ years
Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF
Leadership · from 2024 990-PF
Joshua S Ford
PRESIDENT/DIR
Nazanin Ford
DIRECTOR
Allan Avelino
DIRECTOR
Elizabeth Swett
DIRECTOR
John Breitling
DIRECTOR
Todd Ramasar
DIRECTOR
Beth Kubasak
Director
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.
Payout rate · TY 2024
15.2%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
67
Total grants awarded
$198K
Total amount
$3K
Average grant
$9K
Largest grant
Giving by year
2024
$41K
18 grants
2023
$31K
13 grants
2022
$26K
7 grants
2021
$3K
1 grants
2020
$34K
10 grants
2019
$33K
10 grants
2018
$30K
8 grants
Top recipients
8 grants · NV
$30K
Tutwiler Community Center
2 grants · MS
$16K
3 grants · NV · ✓ Exact match
$11K
2 grants · MS · ✓ Exact match
$11K
5 grants · NV · ✓ Exact match
$10K
2 grants · NV · ✓ Exact match
$9K
3 grants · NV · ✓ Exact match
$8K
2 grants · IL · ✓ Exact match
$8K
Nevada Blind Children Foundation
2 grants · NV
$6K
Best Buddies
2 grants · NV
$5K
Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.
Recent grants · most recent filings first
Capability Health & Human Services
TO SERVE FAMILIES AND CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS AND OTHER DISORDERS AS WELL AS FAMILIES…
NV · TY 2024
$5K
Heaven Can Wait Animal Society
TO ELIMINATE THE SENSELESS, UNNECESSARY EUTHANIASIA OF CATS AND DOGS.
NV · TY 2024
$5K
Children's Lifesaving Foundation
TO TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF UNDERSERVED, BIPOC YOUTH AND HOUSELESS FAMILIES LIVING IN SHELTERS AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING BY…
CA · TY 2024
$5K
Nspca
TO HELP PEOPLE AND PETS BY PROVIDING WALK-IN ADOPTIONS, LOW COST VETERINARY ASSISTANCE, FOSTERING PETS AND PROVIDING COM…
NV · TY 2024
$3K
Foster Kinship
TO STRENGTHEN KINSHIP CAREGIVERS' CAPACITY TO PROVIDE SAFE, STABLE, AND NURTURING HOMES FOR CHILDREN.
NV · TY 2024
$3K
Ocean's Harbor House
TO PROVIDE HOMELESS TEENS AND YOUTH WITH A STABLE, SAFE, CLEAN AND HEALTHY LIVING ENVIROMNENT.
NJ · TY 2024
$3K
Elevate Your Game
TO LIFT URBAN STUDENTS (THROUGH MENTORING) TO HIGHER LEVELS IN THE GRADES, ATTENDANCE AND MATURITY TO EMPOWER THEM TO BE…
CA · TY 2024
$3K
Jacobs Heart
TO HELP IMPROVE THE QUALITY LIFE FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER AND SUPPORT THEIR FAMILIES IN THE CHALLENGES THEY FACE.
CA · TY 2024
$3K
Queens Academy
TO FOSTER COMMUNITY, ACCEPTANCE, INTEGRITY, RESPECT, ACCOUNTABILITY AND PERSEVERANCE IN STUDENTS SO THEY CAN BE RESPONSI…
NY · TY 2024
$3K
Bridge Builders Leadership Initiative
TO PROVIDE FAMILIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO GROW AND SUCCEED WITH TUITION-FREE AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMMING.
MS · TY 2024
$2K
Living Grace Homes
TO PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT, PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT FOR THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL WELL-BEING OF HOMELESS, PR…
NV · TY 2024
$2K
Sweet Potato Comfort Pie
TO FOSTER RACIAL HEALING AND GROW BELOVED COMMUNITY.
MN · TY 2024
$1K
YMCA of Hampton Road
TO PROVIDE A SAFE, FAMILY-ORIENTED ENVIRONMENT, AND A GATHERING PLACE FOR THOUSANDS OF KIDS, FAMILIES, SENIORS AND INDIV…
VA · TY 2024
$1K
Gentlemen By Choice
TO EMPOWER TOMORROW'S INNOVATORS BY FOSTERING YOUTH GROWTH, ENHANCING RESILIENCE, SELF-CONFIDENCE AND PERSONAL AWARENESS…
NV · TY 2024
$1K
St Jude's Ranch of Children
TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS IN SOUTHERN NEVADA.
NV · TY 2024
$1K
The Immigration Center for Women
TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE IMMIGRATION SERVICES TO UNDERREPRESENTED IMMIGRANTS IN NEVADA.
NV · TY 2024
$1K
The Dr Shirley Linzy Young Artists Orchestra of Las Vegas
TO EDUCATE, PROMOTE, AND DEVELOP THE MUSICAL TALENT OF STUDENTS.
NV · TY 2024
$1K
Animal Foundation
TO HELP PETS FIND AND STAY IN LOVING HOMES WITH ADOPTION, VETERINARY CARE, AND ESSENTIAL RESOURCES.
NV · TY 2024
$600
Childrens Lifesaving Foundation
TO TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF UNDERSERVED, BIPOC YOUTH AND HOUSELESS FAMILIES LIVING IN SHELTERS AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING BY…
CA · TY 2023
$5K
The Dr Shirley Linzy Young Artists Orchestra of Las Vegas
TO EDUCATE, PROMOTE, AND DEVELOP THE MUSICAL TALENT OF STUDENTS.
NV · TY 2023
$4K
Jacob's Heart Childrens
TO HELP IMPROVE THE QUALITY LIFE FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER AND SUPPORT THEIR FAMILIES IN THE CHALLENGES THEY FACE.
CA · TY 2023
$3K
Tutwiler Community Education Center
TO SAVE ALL HEALTHY AND TREATABLE ANIMALS IN THE LAS VEGAS VALLEY
MS · TY 2023
$3K
Be a Mentor Inc
TO STRENGTHEN MENTORS' CAPACITY TO HELP CHILDREN AND YOUTH WHO COME FROM CHALLENGING CIRCUMSTANCES TO DEVELOP THE ASSETS…
CA · TY 2023
$3K
Boys Town Nevada
TO ENSURE FAMILIES HAVE THE SUPPORT AND SKILLS THEY NEED TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN A SAFE, STABLE ENVIRONMENT FOR THEIR CHI…
NV · TY 2023
$3K
Project Hope Alliance
TO SUPPORT ENDING THE CYCLE OF HOMELESSNESS BY PROVIDING HELP IN AREAS SUCH AS ACADEMICS, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, …
CA · TY 2023
$3K
Foster Kinship
TO STRENGTHEN KINSHIP CAREGIVERS' CAPACITY TO PROVIDE SAFE, STABLE, AND NURTURING HOMES FOR CHILDREN.
NV · TY 2023
$3K
Reading in Motion
TO SUPPORT STUDENTS READING AT GRADE LEVEL OR ABOVE DURING THEIR EARLY YEARS
IL · TY 2023
$3K
Lead With Horses
TO HELP IMPROVE THE SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND BEHAVIORAL DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN THROUGH QUALITY EQUINE ASSISTED THERAPEUTI…
NV · TY 2023
$2K
Genesis & Light Ctr
TO STRENGTHEN AND UPLIFT FAMILIES AS WELL AS YOUTH BOTH PHYSICALLY AND EMOTIONALLY BY OFFERING ENCOURAGEMENT, EDUCATION,…
MS · TY 2023
$2K
April Parker Foundation
TO EMPOWER AND STRENGTHEN BIPOC COMMUNITIES, VETERANS, AND BUSINESSES BY PROVIDING EQUITABLE ACCESS TO RESOURCES AND ADV…
CA · TY 2023
$1K
Progressive Ed Resource Service
TO PROVIDE LAPTOPS TO STUDENTS WITHOUT COMPUTERS, SO EACH STUDENT CAN WORK AT THEIR OWN PACE WHILE ALLOWING THE TEACHER …
CA · TY 2023
$1K
Tutwiler Community Education Center
TO SAVE ALL HEALTHY AND TREATABLE ANIMALS IN THE LAS VEGAS VALLEY
MS · TY 2022
$8K
Nevada Blind Children's Foundation
TO PROVIDE EXTENDED EDUCATIONAL CURRICULUM, EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND TRANSITIONAL SKILLS TO…
NV · TY 2022
$5K
Reading in Motion
TO SUPPORT STUDENTS READING AT GRADE LEVEL OR ABOVE DURING THEIR EARLY YEARS
IL · TY 2022
$5K
The Dr Shirley Linzy Young Artists Orchestra of Las Vegas
TO EDUCATE, PROMOTE, AND DEVELOP THE MUSICAL TALENT OF STUDENTS.
NV · TY 2022
$4K
Foster Kinship
TO STRENGTHEN KINSHIP CAREGIVERS' CAPACITY TO PROVIDE SAFE, STABLE, AND NURTURING HOMES FOR CHILDREN.
NV · TY 2022
$3K
Liberty Union Rugby Club
WE ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF OUR PLAYERS THROUGH THE SPORT'S FIVE CORE VALUES OF INTEGRITY, PASSION, SOLIDARITY, DISC…
CA · TY 2022
$1K
The Animal Foundation
TO SAVE ALL HEALTHY AND TREATABLE ANIMALS IN THE LAS VEGAS VALLEY
NV · TY 2022
$1K
Communities in Schools Nevada
TO SURROUND STUDENTS WITH A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT, EMPOWERING THEM TO STAY IN SCHOOL AND ACHIEVE IN LIFE.
NV · TY 2021
$3K
Tutwiler Community Center
TO FUND SALARIES FOR AFTER-SCHOOL COACHES AND STAFF.
MS · TY 2020
$8K
Reading in Motion
TO GET EVERY STUDENT READING AT OR ABOVE GRADE LEVEL WITHIN THE FIRST YEARS OF SCHOOL THROUGH THE POWER AND DISCIPLINE O…
NV · TY 2020
$4K
Nevada Blind Children Foundation
TO FUND STEAM PROGRAMS FOR BLIND YOUTH IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
NV · TY 2020
$4K
Living Grace Homes
TO FUND TRANSPORTATION COSTS SUPPORT FOR RESIDENTS, INCLUSING MAINTENANCE AND COSTS OF VEHICLES & BUS PASSES.
NV · TY 2020
$4K
Nevada Youth Empowerment Project (nyep)
TO GIVE HOMELESS YOUNG WOMEN (18-24) IN THE RENO AREA A CHANCE TO REROUTE THEIR LIVES THROUGH A STRUCTURED PROGRAM THAT …
NV · TY 2020
$4K
Spread the Word Nevada
TO FUND THE CHILDHOOD LITERACY PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES BOOKS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR READING AND LITERACY IMPROVEMENTS TO LO…
NV · TY 2020
$4K
Best Buddies
TO FUND FRIENDSHIP PROGRAMMING COSTS.
NV · TY 2020
$3K
Young Artists Orchestra (yao)
TO EDUCATE, PROMOTE, AND DEVELOP THE MUSICAL TALENT OF STUDENTS THROUGH DIVERSE & CULTURAL MUSIC PROGRAMMING, ENTREPRENE…
NV · TY 2020
$2K
Foster Kinship
TO FUND PROGRAMMING TOWARDS CAREGIVERS' CAPACITY TO PROVIDE SAFE, PERMANENT, AND NURTURING HOMES FOR CHILDREN.
NV · TY 2020
$1K
Liberty Lions Rugby Club
TO PROVIDE AN EDUCATION IN SPORTSMANSHIP, PHYSICAL CONDITIONING, AND RUGBY ETIQUETTE.
WA · TY 2020
$1K
Tutwiler Community Center
TO FUND SALARIES FOR AFTER-SCHOOL COACHES AND STAFF.
MS · TY 2019
$8K
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.