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.
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 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 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
Kendall Webb, founder of JustGive.org, brings the Internet into the philanthropic sector as a nonprofit organization. Her donor-advised fund San Francisco-based website connects couples to a plethora of charities through its wedding registries.