Because Giving Is More Than Charity.
It's Legacy.
The Ninth Star Foundation strengthens communities through regenerative agriculture, veteran support, education, and free open source technology. Every project is built to outlast us, and every tool is built to serve.
Discipline creates freedom. Service gives purpose. Restoration builds legacy.
Strengthening Communities.
Restoring Land. Empowering People.
The Ninth Star Foundation is the Ford family's commitment to meaningful service. A legacy-driven mission focused on strengthening communities, restoring land, and empowering people to thrive. Through regenerative projects, veteran support, community education, and hands-on partnerships, we work to create lasting, life-changing impact for families and communities around the world.
Philanthropic Projects
Explore the projects that bring this mission to life.
Permaculture Work
Regenerative agriculture that feeds communities. Distributing plants, seeds, and hands-on training to build food independence where it's needed most.
Community Education
Practical training that strengthens communities from the inside out. Workshops covering nutrition, food growing, resilience, preparedness, and essential life skills.
Veteran Support
Standing beside fellow Veterans and first responders with mentorship, resources, and community programs that restore strength and dignity.
Public Gardens
Helping communities establish and sustain thriving gardens, turning empty spaces into hubs of nourishment, learning, and connection.
Sacred Soil Project
A partner initiative equipping churches and faith communities to turn empty land into living gardens of nourishment, hope, and action. Developed in partnership with a fellowship committed to service, peace, and regenerative stewardship.
FOSS Technology
Free and open source software built to serve everyone. Financial tools, education platforms, and more. No subscriptions. No data harvesting. Enterprise-grade software made free because access shouldn't depend on income.
Software That Serves,
Not Extracts
We build free, open source tools because access to quality software shouldn't depend on income. From financial management to education to recreation, every project is designed to stay free forever.
Nemorith
Budgets, net worth, debt payoff, portfolio tracking, Monte Carlo simulations, trust lifecycle, AI assistant, receipt scanner, and the first mesh-synced financial platform ever built. Encrypted. Offline-first. Free forever.
Learn MoreFinaxius
Interactive financial education that uses your real numbers to teach. Where Nemorith gives you the tools, Finaxius teaches you how to think about your money. Free. Open source. Built for everyone.
Learn MoreMore projects coming soon.
All source code available on Codeberg. Licensed AGPL-3.0.
Give People the Tools.
Then Get Out of the Way.
We've watched it happen over and over. Hand someone a seed, a skill, or a piece of software that actually works for them, and they don't just survive. They build something. For their family. For their neighbors. For people they'll never meet. That's the whole point.
Veteran, developer, permaculturist, and the driving force behind the Ninth Star Foundation. Justin built the foundation on a simple conviction: that service should create independence, not dependence. Every project, from regenerative farms to open source software, is designed to equip people with tools that outlast any single act of charity.
Every Dollar Goes to the Mission
The Ninth Star Foundation is funded by the people it serves. Your contribution directly supports regenerative agriculture, veteran programs, community education, and free open source technology. No overhead games. No corporate sponsors. Just service.
Ready to Join the Mission?
Whether you're a nonprofit, partner, or individual who wants to make an impact, we'd love to connect.
For media, speaking, and partnership inquiries:
Contact Justin Ford