The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Ford Heiress Leaves $50-Million to Detroit College; Other Gifts

Nine institutions have received big gifts:

The College for Creative Studies, in Detroit, has received a $50-million bequest from Josephine Ford, of Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich., for its endowment. Mrs. Ford, the only granddaughter of Henry Ford, the Ford Motor Company founder, died in June. Earnings from the money will be used to increase financial aid...

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