The Ford Foundation (NY)



The Ford Foundation was founded on January 15, 1936 by the son of the founder of the Ford Motor Company, Edsel Ford.

During its early years, the foundation led by the Ford family members operated in Michigan. The foundation aimed to allocate resources for scientific, educational, and charitable purposes, all for the welfare of the public.

Today, the Ford Foundation is led by its 10th president, Darren Walker. They remain committed to advancing human welfare. The headquarters of the foundation is in New York City which supports all 50 states, and 10 regional offices worldwide which supports over 50 countries.

Their program continues to serve public welfare through strengthening democratic values, reducing poverty and injustice, and promoting international cooperation and advancing human achievement.

Web Address

www.fordfound.org

Social Media Links

Twitter - @FordFoundation

Foundation Grants and Resources





    

Recent News from Ford Foundation


16 Local Organizations Receive $25000 Grants From the Culture Treasure Accelerator
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Houston Endowment

The Cultural Treasure Accelerator is an initiative aiming to highlight and support organizations led by black, Indigenous, and people of color.The initiative provides an organization with the grant...more

BEST OF 2024 Megaphone Philanthropy - Capital Research Center
Foundation: Marguerite Casey Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Ford Foundation

The Cultural Treasure Accelerator is an initiative aiming to highlight and support organizations led by black, Indigenous, and people of color.The initiative provides an organization with the grant...more

BEST OF 2024 Politicized, Progressive Big Philanthropy - Capital Research Center
Foundation: Ford Foundation

The Cultural Treasure Accelerator is an initiative aiming to highlight and support organizations led by black, Indigenous, and people of color.The initiative provides an organization with the grant...more

The Humble Giant From Plains
Foundation: Ford Foundation

The Ford Foundation worked hand in hand with the Carter Center for decades to advance justice and wage peace around the world.As we honor President Carter's life and legacy, let us heed his call to...more

Dabiri-Erewa hails Ford Foundation for philanthropic gestures
Foundation: Ford Foundation

The Ford Foundation worked hand in hand with the Carter Center for decades to advance justice and wage peace around the world.As we honor President Carter's life and legacy, let us heed his call to...more

Best of 2024 Donors to the Arabella Advisors Network
Foundation: Foundation to Promote Open Society, Open Society Institute, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Ford Foundation, Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

Capital Research Center compiled a list of all megadonors to the main four Arabella nonprofits.For the New Venture Fund, the largest donors were: Bill Gates, George Soros, and eBay founder Pierre...more

Dabiri-Erewa hails Ford Foundation for its philanthropic gestures to humanity
Foundation: Ford Foundation

Capital Research Center compiled a list of all megadonors to the main four Arabella nonprofits.For the New Venture Fund, the largest donors were: Bill Gates, George Soros, and eBay founder Pierre...more

The Time Is Now to Fund in the Area of Mental Health
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Spencer Foundation

Philanthropy Roundtable is releasing a new Mental Health Playbook which showcases 15 high-impact organizations addressing the most urgent mental health needs across America.Mental health challenges...more

There is no leadership without risk - Ford Foundation
Foundation: Ford Foundation

Philanthropy Roundtable is releasing a new Mental Health Playbook which showcases 15 high-impact organizations addressing the most urgent mental health needs across America.Mental health challenges...more

Illustrative Grants from Ford Foundation



Center for Teaching Quality Inc.-$199,500

Center for Studies of the State and Society-$493,706

Center for Studies of the State and Society-$150,000

Center for Rural Strategies Inc.-$400,000

Rick KNIEF-$70,000

Njabulo Simakahle Ndebele-$139,500

A Better Balance-$100,000

Accion Latina-$25,000

Acorn Housing Corporation-$200,000

Action Canada for Population and Development-$325,000



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