Form990-PF
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2018
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2018, or tax year beginning 01-01-2018 , and ending 12-31-2018
Name of foundation
WILLIAM & MARTHA FORD FUND
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)1901 ST ANTOINE STREET 6TH FLOOR
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
DETROIT, MI48226
A Employer identification number

38-6066335
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(313) 259-7777
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. bullet
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$2,443,858J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)  
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 52,813 52,813  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 32,006
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 440,536
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 32,006
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 84,819 84,819  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 3,895 0   3,895
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 7,850 3,925   3,925
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 1,098 1,098   0
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 1,737 949   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 20 0   20
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 14,600 5,972   7,840
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 453,350 453,350
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 467,950 5,972   461,190
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -383,131
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 78,847
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2018)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing.............   4 4
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 150,434 128,895 128,895
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......      
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 2,650,851 Click to see attachment2,286,843 2,314,959
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment0 Click to see attachment90 Click to see attachment0
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 2,801,285 2,415,832 2,443,858
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet) Click to see attachment2,322 Click to see attachment0
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 2,322 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow SFAS 117, check here bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted..................    
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
Foundations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 31,969,109 32,001,114
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds -29,170,146 -29,585,282
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 2,798,963 2,415,832
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 2,801,285 2,415,832
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 30 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
2,798,963
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-383,131
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
2,415,832
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
2,415,832
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		 (b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES (ICIA 3248) P    
b CAPITAL GAINS DIVIDENDS P    
c
d
e
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 424,939   408,530 16,409
b 15,597     15,597
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       16,409
b       15,597
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 32,006
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)

If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
If "Yes," the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in) 		(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions 		(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets 		(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2017 610,539 3,341,294 0.182725
2016 567,780 3,424,585 0.165795
2015 627,436 4,075,972 0.153935
2014 248,160 4,482,405 0.055363
2013 452,584 2,753,305 0.164378
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
2
0.722196
3
Average distribution ratio for the 5-year base period—divide the total on line 2 by 5.0, or by the number of years the foundation has been in existence if less than 5 years ......
3
0.144439
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2018 from Part X, line 5......
4
3,002,355
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
433,657
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
788
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
434,445
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4,.............
8
461,190
If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See the Part VI instructions.
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket includes lines 1a and 1b
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b Domestic foundations that meet the section 4940(e) requirements in Part V, check 1 788
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 788
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 788
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2018 estimated tax payments and 2017 overpayment credited to 2018 6a 878
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 0
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 878
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 90
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2019 estimated taxBullet90 RefundedBullet 11 0
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? (see Instructions
for definition).................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletMI
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2018 or the taxable year beginning in 2018? See the instructions for Part XIV.
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV .............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletTHOMAS MOTSCHALL Telephone no.bullet (313) 961-0500

    Located atbullet2000 BRUSH ST STE 440DETROITMI ZIP+4bullet482262251
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........bullet
    15
     
    16 At any time during calendar year 2018, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
    16   No
    See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
    country bullet  
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
    1b
     
    No
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2018?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2018, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2018?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2018 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2018.)..................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2018?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    Yes
    No
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
    8
    Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
    excess parachute payment during the year? .................
    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    MARTHA F FORD PRESIDENT / DIRECTOR
    0.25     		0 0 0
    2000 BRUSH STREET SUITE 440
    DETROIT,MI482262251
    RODNEY P WOOD TREASURER / DIRECTOR
    0.25     		0 0 0
    2000 BRUSH STREET SUITE 440
    DETROIT,MI482262251
    DAVID M HEMPSTEAD SECRETARY / DIRECTOR
    0.25     		0 0 0
    1901 ST ANTOINE STREET 6TH FLOOR
    DETROIT,MI48226
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors (continued)
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1  
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
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    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    2,960,631
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    87,445
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    3,048,076
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    3,048,076
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    45,721
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    3,002,355
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    150,118
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    150,118
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2018 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    788
    b
    Income tax for 2018. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    788
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    149,330
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    149,330
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
    0
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    149,330
    Part XII
    Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
    461,190
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    461,190
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b. See instructions.................
    5
    788
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    460,402
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2017     		(c)
    2017     		(d)
    2018
    1 Distributable amount for 2018 from Part XI, line 7 149,330
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2018:
    a Enter amount for 2017 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2018:
    a From 2013...... 370,897
    b From 2014...... 32,032
    c From 2015...... 424,400
    d From 2016...... 397,685
    e From 2017...... 447,454
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 1,672,468
    4Qualifying distributions for 2018 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 461,190
    a Applied to 2017, but not more than line 2a 0
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		0
    d Applied to 2018 distributable amount..... 149,330
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 311,860
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2018. 0 0
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 1,984,328
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2017. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2018. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2019 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		0
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2013 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		370,897
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2019.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		1,613,431
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2014.... 32,032
    b Excess from 2015.... 424,400
    c Excess from 2016.... 397,685
    d Excess from 2017.... 447,454
    e Excess from 2018.... 311,860
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2018, enter the date of the ruling....... bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2018 (b) 2017 (c) 2016 (d) 2015
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    MARTHA F FORD
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    DAVID P LARSEN
    1901 ST ANTOINE STREET 6TH FLOOR
    DETROIT,MI48226
    (313) 259-7777
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    BRIEF LETTER, FINANCIAL STATEMENT, COPY OF IRS DETERMINATION LETTER.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    NONE
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    GENERALLY LIMITED TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS ALREADY FAVORABLY KNOWN TO, AND OF INTEREST TO, THE SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTORS OF THIS FOUNDATION. NO GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS.
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 11
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION
    25200 TELEGRAPH SUITE 100
    SOUTHFIELD,MI48033     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHOCOLATE JUBILEE 2,500
    AMERICAN RED CROSS
    431 18TH STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20006     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY PROGRAM SERVICES 1,000
    ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION
    1050 WILSHIRE DRIVE SUITE 302
    TROY,MI48084     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY PROGRAM SERVICES 1,000
    BELLE ISLE CONSERVANCY
    300 RIVER PLACE DRIVE SUITE 2800
    DETROIT,MI482075200     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GARDEN PARTY ON BELLE ISLE 1,000
    BELLE ISLE CONSERVANCY
    300 RIVER PLACE DRIVE SUITE 2800
    DETROIT,MI482075200     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY POLISH THE JEWEL 500
    BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN
    26777 HALSTED ROAD SUITE 100
    FARMINGTON HILLS,MI483313560     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY BOARD CAMPAIGN 2,000
    BRIGHTFOCUS FOUNDATION
    22512 GATEWAY CENTER DRIVE
    CLARKSBURG,MD20871     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE RESEARCH 1,000
    CAMP CASEY
    25882 ORCHARD LAKE SUITE 207
    FARMINGTON HILLS,MI48336     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GALA 1,000
    CATCH
    223 FISHER BUILDING 3011 W GRAND
    BLVD
    DETROIT,MI48202     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS XXIX 2,700
    CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF MICHIGAN FOUNDATION
    18381 WESTCHESTER
    LIVONIA,MI48152     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY PROGRAM SERVICES 1,000
    CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF MICHIGAN FOUNDATION
    18381 WESTCHESTER
    LIVONIA,MI48152     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY FESTIVAL OF TREES 1,000
    CHRIST CHURCH GROSSE POINTE
    61 GROSSE POINTE BLVD
    GROSSE POINTE FARMS,MI48236     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY SOARING SOUNDS 1,000
    DETROIT ARTISTS MARKET
    4719 WOODWARD AVENUE
    DETROIT,MI48201     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GARDEN PARTY & ART SALE 1,000
    DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS
    5200 WOODWARD AVENUE
    DETROIT,MI48202     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY WOMEN'S COMMITTEE FOUNDATION 1,000
    DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS
    5200 WOODWARD AVENUE
    DETROIT,MI48202     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GALA 5,000
    DETROIT PAL
    111 WEST WILLIS
    DETROIT,MI48201     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY PROGRAM SERVICES 1,500
    DETROIT PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION
    1301 THIRD ST STE 547
    DETROIT,MI48226     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY PROGRAM SERVICES 1,000
    DETROIT RESCUE MISSION MINISTRIES
    PO BOX 312087 150 STIMSON
    DETROIT,MI482312087     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY PROGRAM SERVICES 1,000
    EAST HAMPTON BEACH PRESERVATION SOCIETY INC
    PO BOX 593
    EAST HAMPTON,NY119370401     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY PROGRAM SERVICES 500
    EAST HAMPTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
    101 MAIN STREET
    EAST HAMPTON,NY11937     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ANNUAL APPEAL 500
    FORGOTTEN HARVEST
    21800 GREENFIELD ROAD
    OAK PARK,MI48237     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY PROGRAM SERVICES 1,000
    FOXCROFT SCHOOL
    PO BOX 5555 22407 FOXHOUND LANE
    MIDDLEBURG,VA20118     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY AUDREY BRUCE CURRIER LIBRARY 100
    FREEDOM INSTITUTE
    515 MADISON AVENUE
    NEW YORK,NY10022     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY SPRING GALA 20,000
    GLEANERS COMMUNITY FOOD BANK
    2131 BEAUFAIT
    DETROIT,MI48207     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY PROGRAM SERVICES 300
    GROSSE POINTE FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION
    389 ST CLAIR
    GROSSE POINTE,MI48230     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY PROGRAM SERVICES 500
    GROSSE POINTE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
    2381 KERCHEVAL AVENUE SUITE 2
    GROSSE POINTE FARMS,MI482363085     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY PROGRAM SERVICES 5,000
    GROSSE POINTE LIBRARY FOUNDATION
    10 KERCHEVAL AVENUE
    GROSSE POINTE FARMS,MI48236     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ANNUAL FUND 1,000
    HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL
    121 HABITAT ST
    AMERICUS,GA317093498     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY PROGRAM SERVICES 2,000
    HENRY FORD ESTATE - FAIR LANE
    1100 LAKE SHORE ROAD
    GROSSE POINTE SHORES,MI48236     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY HENRY FORD ESTATE DINNER DANCE 5,000
    HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEM
    1 FORD PLACE 5A
    DETROIT,MI482023450     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY HENRY FORD MEDICAL CENTER - COTTAGE 5,000
    HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEM
    1 FORD PLACE 5A
    DETROIT,MI482023450     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY NEW CANCER CENTER FUND 150,000
    HILLSDALE COLLEGE
    33 EAST COLLEGE STREET
    HILLSDALE,MI49242     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL OPERATIONS 1,000
    HOBE SOUND COMMUNITY CHEST
    POST OFFICE BOX 511
    HOBE SOUND,FL334750511     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ANNUAL FUND DRIVE 1,000
    JUPITER ISLAND MEDICAL CLINIC INC
    100 ESTRADA SQUARE
    HOBE SOUND,FL33455     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY PROGRAM SERVICES 1,000
    MACKINAC CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY
    140 WEST MAIN STREET PO BOX 568
    MIDLAND,MI48640     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY PROGRAM SERVICES 2,000
    MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVERS
    PO BOX 758521
    TOPEKA,KS666758521     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY PROGRAM SERVICES 1,000
    OLD NEWSBOYS' GOODFELLOW FUND OF DETROIT
    PO BOX 44444
    DETROIT,MI482440444     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY PROGRAM SERVICES 1,000
    PEWABIC
    10125 E JEFFERSON AVE
    DETROIT,MI48214     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY PROGRAM SERVICES 500
    PEWABIC
    10125 E JEFFERSON AVE
    DETROIT,MI48214     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY PROGRAM SERVICES 1,000
    PRINCETON UNIVERSITY
    330 ALEXANDER STREET
    PRINCETON,NJ08540     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY PARENTS ANNUAL GIVING 10,000
    RACQUET UP DETROIT
    PO BOX 11404
    DETROIT,MI48211     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ANNUAL FUND CAMPAIGN 3,000
    SERVICES FOR OLDER CITIZENS
    158 RIDGE ROAD
    GROSSE POINTE FARMS,MI48236     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY PROGRAM SERVICES 10,000
    SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN
    2900 ROCKY POINT DR
    TAMPA,FL33607     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY PROGRAM SERVICES 500
    SOUTHAMPTON HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
    240 MEETING HOUSE LANE
    SOUTHAMPTON,NY11968     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ANNUAL SUMMER PARTY 2,000
    SPECIAL OLYMPICS MICHIGAN
    CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
    MT PLEASANT,MI48859     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY PROGRAM SERVICES 3,000
    TAU BETA ASSOCIATION
    64 FAIRFORD RD
    GROSSE POINTE SHORES,MI48236     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY SPRING MARKET 1,000
    TAU BETA ASSOCIATION
    64 FAIRFORD RD
    GROSSE POINTE SHORES,MI48236     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY PROGRAM SERVICES 2,000
    THE EAST HAMPTON HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION
    200 PANTIGO PLACE
    EAST HAMPTON,NY11937     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY PROGRAM SERVICES 5,000
    THE FAMILY CENTER
    20090 MORNINGSIDE DRIVE
    GROSSE POINTE WOODS,MI48236     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY HOLLYFEST 500
    THE FRANK COLLINS CADDIE SCHOLARSHIP TRUST
    PO BOX 5110
    EAST HAMPTON,NY11937     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY PROGRAM SERVICES 200
    THE GARDEN CLUB OF MICHIGAN
    PO BOX 361214
    GROSSE POINTE,MI48230     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY OUDOLF GARDEN PROJECT 2,000
    THE HENRY FORD
    20900 OAKWOOD BOULEVARD
    DEARBORN,MI481245029     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY SEND-A-KID-TO-CAMP 1,050
    THE HENRY FORD
    20900 OAKWOOD BOULEVARD
    DEARBORN,MI481245029     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY PROGRAM SERVICES 100,000
    THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
    4245 NORTH FAIRFAX DRIVE SUITE 100
    ARLINGTON,VA222031606     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY PROGRAM SERVICES 1,000
    THE SALVATION ARMY
    16130 NORTHLAND DRIVE
    SOUTHFIELD,MI48075     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY PROGRAM SERVICES 1,000
    THE VILLAGE PRESERVATION SOCIETY OF EAST HAMPTON
    PO BOX 2015
    EAST HAMPTON,NY11937     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY HOLIDAY APPEAL 1,000
    THE WAR MEMORIAL
    32 LAKE SHORE DR
    GROSSE POINTE FARMS,MI48236     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY RED, WHITE & BLUE SPRING GALA 1,500
    UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF METROPOLITAN DETROIT
    23077 GREENFIELD SUITE 205
    SOUTHFIELD,MI480753745     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY PROGRAM SERVICES 1,000
    UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND INC
    1805 7TH STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20001     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY PROGRAM SERVICES 1,000
    USO
    PO BOX 96322
    WASHINGTON,DC200777677     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY PROGRAM SERVICES 1,000
    VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
    406 W 34TH STREET
    KANSAS CITY,MO64111     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY PROGRAM SERVICES 500
    WOMEN'S DIVISION FOR PROJECT HOPE
    594 RIVERSTONE DR
    BIRMINGHAM,MI48009     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ANNUAL HOLIDY LUNCHEON AND BOUTIQUE 100
    THE EMPOWERMENT PLAN
    7640 KERCHEVAL AVE
    DETROIT,MI48214     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY COAT SPONSORING 5,000
    NEIGHBORHOOD CLUB
    17150 WATERLOO
    GROSSE POINTE,MI48230     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ANNUAL FUND 1,000
    GOODWILL DETROIT
    3111 GRAND RIVER AVENUE
    DETROIT,MI48208     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY PROGRAM SERVICES 500
    UNIVERSITY LIGGETT SCHOOL
    1045 COOK ROAD
    GROSSE POINTE WOODS,MI48236     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY SPONSOR A FACULTY MEMBER 400
    GARDEN CLUB OF MICHIGAN
    546 LAKELAND ST
    GROSSE POINTE,MI48230     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY PROGRAM SERVICES 500
    SHINNECOCK HILLS EDUCATION FUND
    200 TUCKAHOE ROAD
    SOUTHHAMPTON,NY11968     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY PROGRAM SERVICES 500
    THE RUSS THOMAS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
    3707 WEST MAPLE ROAD
    BLOOMFIELD HILLS,MI48301     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY FUND DINNER 500
    RACING FOR KIDS
    89 KERCHEVAL AVENUE SUITE 210
    GROSSE POINTEFARMS,MI48236     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY RACING FOR THE KIDS 1,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 383,350
    bApproved for future payment
    HENRY FORD ESTATE
    1100 LAKE SHORE ROAD
    GROSSE POINTE SHORES,MI48236     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CAMPAIGN FOR FAIRLANE 50,000
    PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF MICHIGAN
    PO BOX 3673
    ANN ARBOR,MI48106     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY UNCHARTED WATERS CAMPAIGN 20,000
    Total .................................bullet 3b 70,000
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
    investments ...........     		         
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 52,813  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
    inventory ............     		    18 32,005  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 0 84,818 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    84,818
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
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    TY 2018 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    WILLIAM & MARTHA FORD FUND
    EIN:
    38-6066335
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES 7,850 3,925   3,925

    TY 2018 GeneralExplanationAttachment
    Name:
    WILLIAM & MARTHA FORD FUND
    EIN:
    38-6066335
    Identifier Return Reference Explanation
      PART VII-B, QUESTION 1A(3) FORD ESTATES, LLC (2000 BRUSH ST., SUITE 440, DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48226-2251), IS A BUSINESS OFFICE MAINTAINED FOR, AND AT THE EXPENSE OF, VARIOUS MEMBERS OF THE FORD FAMILY WHO, WITH RESPECT TO THIS FUND, ARE "DISQUALIFIED PERSONS", INCLUDING PARTICULARLY MARTHA F. FORD.FORD ESTATES, LLC SUPPLIES ACCOUNTING SERVICES AND OFFICE SERVICES (COLLECTING INCOME, DISTRIBUTION OF CONTRIBUTIONS, MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS AND RECORDS, HANDLING CORRESPONDENCE, PREPARATION OF TAX RETURNS AND ANNUAL REPORTS, AND SIMILAR MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE OFFICE OF TREASURER). SUCH SERVICES ARE PERFORMED BY PERSONNEL OF FORD ESTATES, LLC. NO COMPENSATION IS PAID BY WILLIAM & MARTHA FORD FUND DIRECTLY TO PERSONNEL OF FORD ESTATES, LLC AS COMPENSATION FOR THEIR SERVICES IN ANY OF THE CAPACITIES LISTED ABOVE OR OTHERWISE. IN 2017, WILLIAM & MARTHA FORD FUND PAID TO FORD ESTATES, LLC $8,450 FOR FEES (AND EXPENSES) FOR ALL THE SERVICES REFERRED TO IN THIS PARAGRAPH.
      PART VII-B, QUESTION 1A(4) DAVID M. HEMPSTEAD, LISTED AS TRUSTEE, SECRETARY AND DIRECTOR, IS A PARTNER IN THE LAW FIRM OF BODMAN PLC, 1901 ST. ANTOINE STREET, 6TH FLOOR, DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48226, WHICH FIRM ACTS AS THE ATTORNEYS FOR WILLIAM & MARTHA FORD FUND. MR. HEMPSTEAD IS THE PERSON IN THE FIRM PRINCIPALLY CONCERNED WITH SUCH LEGAL SERVICES TO THE FUND, BUT OTHERS IN THE FIRM ALSO RENDER LEGAL SERVICES TO THE FUND UNDER HIS SUPERVISION. THE TIME SPENT BY MR. HEMPSTEAD STRICTLY IN THE LISTED OFFICIAL CAPACITIES CANNOT READILY BE SEPARATED FROM THAT SPENT IN PERFORMING THE LEGAL AND FINANCIAL SERVICES REFERRED TO. IN 2017, WILLIAM & MARTHA FORD FUND DID NOT PAY ANY FEES NOR EXPENSES FOR THE SERVICES REFERRED TO IN THIS PARAGRAPH.

    TY 2018 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    WILLIAM & MARTHA FORD FUND
    EIN:
    38-6066335
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    39736.095 SHS DODGE & COX INCOME FUND AT COST 540,092 526,901
    5226 SHS ISHARES RUSSELL 1000 INDEX AT COST 598,687 724,794
    10401.370 SHS HARDING LOEVNER FUND, INC INTL EQ PT AT COST 180,761 200,850
    10926.496 SHS HARDING LOEVNER INST EMERGING MAKERT PORT AT COST 174,924 199,081
    1790 SHS ISHARES RUSSELL 2000 EQUITY AT COST 269,067 239,681
    2819.127 SHS T. ROWE PRICE NEW ERA FUND I CLASS AT COST 98,792 84,799
    10959.021 SHS ARTISAN INTERNATIONAL VALUE FUND-ADV C AT COST 424,520 338,853

    TY 2018 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    WILLIAM & MARTHA FORD FUND
    EIN:
    38-6066335
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL EXPENSE 3,895 0   3,895


    TY 2018 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    WILLIAM & MARTHA FORD FUND
    EIN:
    38-6066335
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    FEDERAL EXCISE TAX RECEIVABLE   90  


    TY 2018 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    WILLIAM & MARTHA FORD FUND
    EIN:
    38-6066335
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ANNUAL REPORT 20 0   20


    TY 2018 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    WILLIAM & MARTHA FORD FUND
    EIN:
    38-6066335
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    FEDERAL EXCISE TAX PAYABLE 2,322 0


    TY 2018 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    WILLIAM & MARTHA FORD FUND
    EIN:
    38-6066335
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT EXPENSE 1,098 1,098   0


    TY 2018 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    WILLIAM & MARTHA FORD FUND
    EIN:
    38-6066335
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FEDERAL EXCISE TAX 788 0   0
    FOREIGN TAX 949 949   0