Welcome to the Gerald R. Ford Foundation website.

The Foundation is a private, non-profit corporation that provides support for the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan and the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library, located in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Foundation-supported activities include Smithsonian-quality feature exhibits, noted speakers and various community activities. The Foundation supports excellence in journalism through its awards and quality scholarship through its travel grants. Foundation funding also supports the Library and Museum's public education programs on the presidency and the political process.

If you love learning about our nation's history and enjoy world-class exhibits, we invite you to join Friends of Ford, our membership program that provides free admission to the Museum, early notification of special events and many other benefits.

See About Us to learn more about the Foundation and its mission.

See Exhibits, Events, Speakers for information about upcoming Museum activities.       

See News for recent events and activities.

See Timeline for significant events in Gerald R. Ford's life and career.

Ford Museum Welcomes Three Millionth visitors

Museum Director, Elaine K. Didier welcomes the Museum's Three Millionth visitors on Tuesday, June 17, 2008. Cindy Lund (in green) was given an autographed copy of President Ford's autobiography.  Susan Bales Ford and Steven Ford called Lund to congratulate her.

Museu Director welcomes 3 millionth visitors

3 Millionth visitors chat with Steve Ford via telephone

3 millionth visitors chat with Steve Ford via telephone


Also photographed are Steve Lund, Connie Dieleman and her children Angela and Daniel.

Noteworthy Events

Please use this link to see information about recent public programs at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library (Ann Arbor) and Museum (Gand Rapids).

Choose a link below to see a recent tribute to President Ford.

July 14, 2008                 Wreath Laying Ceremony Held at the Tomb of The President
June 2, 2008                 Congressional Tribute Book
September 28, 2007    University of Michigan Remembers President Gerald R. Ford
September 27, 2007    Michigan State Bar recognizes Ford with Tribute
August 31, 2007         Ford Commemorative Stamp unveiling at Museum
June 11, 2007           2007 Gerald R. Ford Foundation Dinner
June 11, 2007           President Gerald R. Ford Commemorative Stamp Image Unveiled
July 14, 2007            Vaden Bales' Remarks at Wreath Laying Ceremony
July 14, 2007            Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of President Gerald R. Ford
January 16, 2007        Naming Ceremony for the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78)