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The Henry Ford Fund
As an independent nonprofit organization and beloved national treasure, The Henry Ford is facing unprecedented financial challenges because of the impact of our 16-week closure and reduced operations.
For over 90 years, The Henry Ford has worked to redefine what a museum can and should be. We strive to be a source of inspiration and a force for positive change. We use our unparalleled collections, stories and venues to encourage people of all ages to learn from the past to help shape a better future. Now, as we face one of the most challenging times in our history, we need your help in securing our future.
A longtime supporter of The Henry Ford will match your donation, dollar for dollar, so your contribution will have double the impact.
What are our unprecedented financial challenges?
Almost two-thirds of our operating budget is earned revenue — admission tickets, memberships, signature and private events, food and retail purchases — nearly all of which was eliminated with our forced closure. |
While we have not had a deficit in decades, we are projecting a crippling shortfall of $10 to $20 million in our 2020 operating budget. |
In April, we had to make the painful decision to furlough 80% of our workforce — 1,400 people. |
We do not qualify for any federal or state government relief funding. |
We do not receive public funding from any millage. |
To safely reopen, we have had to invest significant resources to meet Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state standards to ensure the health and well-being of our guests, staff, students and volunteers. |
We have been through difficult times before, persevered and emerged stronger. We will do so again — but we urgently need your help to address this current crisis and secure the future of The Henry Ford.
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