Discover the Life and Legacy of President Gerald R. Ford
The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation is a nonpartisan, educational institution promoting the high ideals of integrity, honesty, and candor that defined President Ford’s extraordinary career of public service.
In Memory of Marty J. Allen, Jr., Chairman Emeritus
The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation announces with deep sadness the passing of Chairman Emeritus Martin J. Allen, Jr., a devoted leader, trusted friend of President and Mrs. Ford, and a guiding force behind the Foundation for decades. He died on May 31, 2026 at age 90.
A native of Grand Rapids, Allen played a central role in shaping and strengthening the Foundation and advancing the legacy of Gerald R. Ford and Betty Ford.
