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EIN 38-1359513

Henry Ford

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1,649
City
Dearborn
State
Michigan
Year formed
1929
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
Description
The Henry Ford provides unique educational experiences based on authentic objects, stories, and lives from America's traditions of ingenuity, resourcefulness and innovation.
Also known as...
The Edison Institute
Total revenues
$81,867,725
2023
Total expenses
$87,786,358
2023
Total assets
$539,586,110
2023
Num. employees
1,649
2023

Program areas at Henry Ford

Education through collection, preservation and interpretation of american history for a broad public audience. Our collections include approximately one million three-dimensional objects, plus an archive and library collection of about twenty-five million items. We provide unique educational experiences to approximately 1.5 million guests annually.

Who funds Henry Ford

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fred A and Barbara M Erb Family FoundationProgram Support$2,600,000
The Ford FoundationGeneral Support$1,000,000
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$786,907
...and 46 more grants received totalling $6,848,986

Financials for Henry Ford

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$11,813,639
Program services$34,208,286
Investment income and dividends$1,167,255
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$29,964
Net rental income$2,730,658
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$16,582,177
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$9,632,554
Miscellaneous revenues$5,703,192
Total revenues$81,867,725
Data update history
July 1, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
June 30, 2025
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $2,600,000 from Fred A and Barbara M Erb Family Foundation
March 26, 2025
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $786,907 from American Online Giving Foundation
January 11, 2025
Received grants
Identified 17 new grant, including a grant for $1,000,000 from The Ford Foundation
January 4, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsLobbyingOperates internationallyReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
20900 Oakwood Blvd
Dearborn, MI 48124
Metro area
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
County
Wayne County, MI
Website URL
thehenryford.org/ 
Phone
(313) 982-6001
Facebook page
thehenryford 
Twitter profile
@thehenryford 
IRS details
EIN
38-1359513
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1929
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0164115
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-08-20
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