Our Mission Statement
The Model A Ford Foundation, Inc. seeks to preserve Model A Fords and related artifacts and memorabilia, encourage research, and educate present and future generations about the Model A Ford and its era.

A Short History of MAFFI
The Model A Ford Foundation, Incorporated was formed in December 1986 as the Model A Ford Club of America Foundation. It was approved by California on February 24, 1987 and the IRS approved it as a 501c3 tax exempt organization on June 2, 1987. The first President of MAFFI was Edie Jones. The name was changed to the Model A Ford Foundation, Incorporated ( MAFFI) - (to avoid confusion between the two names) by California on August 7, 1989 and the IRS on October 17,1989. Thus, the Model A Ford Foundation, Inc. (MAFFI, as we know it today) dates from that time -- October 17, 1989.

After the name was changed, MAFFI continued to grow and gained nationwide support from both MAFCA and MARC members. The Foundation sponsored research work on Model A parts drawings, upholstery, factory photographs, Ford Advertisements, and other activities.

In 2010 and 2011 attention turned to finding a suitable location for creation of a Model A Ford Museum. The Gilmore Car Museum campus in Michigan was chosen as the site. After an intense fund-raising period, a Groundbreaking took place in April 2012. The building construction was completed and turned over to the Foundation in September, 2012. The museum was outfitted with vehicle, displays, parts, and era fashions. The Grand Opening was held in May 2013.

Every year a special Model A Day celebration is held on the third weekend of September. You are encouraged to attend because the entire Gilmore gate receipts on Model A Day are given to MAFFI to support the Model A Museum.

You may also support the Model A Museum through Membership in MAFFI, and all donations and bequests are welcome and much appreciated.

Current MAFFI Bylaws
You may download a copy of the MAFFI bylaws by clicking on either one of the following: