As a place-based funder in rural Oregon and Siskiyou County, California, The Ford Family Foundation focuses its grant making, scholarship programs and community building support on its mission of “successful citizens and vital rural communities.”

We are proudly located in the Umpqua Valley, the heart of Douglas County, Oregon. A Scholarship Office in Eugene provides individualized student supports for the Foundation’s scholarship recipients. Five field coordinators based in rural towns throughout the region support local community building efforts that create deeper connections among rural residents.

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The Ford Family Foundation

Kara Inae Carlisle

Diane Smith

Keavy Cook

Aden Bliss

The Programs and Outreach team at The Ford Family Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in rural Oregon and Siskiyou County, California, through targeted scholarship programs and community engagement initiatives. This team manages scholarship awards, fosters connections among community members, and collaborates with local organizations to support educational opportunities and economic development, ensuring that the foundation's mission of building successful citizens and vital rural communities is effectively realized.

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