During its early years, the foundation operated in Michigan under the leadership of Ford family members and their associates and supported the Henry Ford Hospital and the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village, among other organizations.
Pada awal tahun pendirian, organisasi beroperasi di Michigan di bawah kepemimpinan anggota keluarga Ford dan kerabatnya serta mendukung organisasi seperti Rumah Sakit Henry Ford, Musium Greenfield Village dan Henry Ford, dan lainnya.