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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.
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www.fordfound.org
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Twitter - @FordFoundation
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
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Recent News from Ford Foundation
People in the News (01/04/2026): Appointments, Promotions, Obituaries
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, John A. Hartford Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The James Foundation in San Francisco has announced the appointment of two new members of its board of directors: SUSAN MASTEN and VIVIAN VELASCO PAZ.Miller currently serves as executive vice...more
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, John A. Hartford Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The James Foundation in San Francisco has announced the appointment of two new members of its board of directors: SUSAN MASTEN and VIVIAN VELASCO PAZ.Miller currently serves as executive vice...more
2025 Roundup: People in the news - Philanthropy News Digest
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The James Foundation in San Francisco has announced the appointment of two new members of its board of directors: SUSAN MASTEN and VIVIAN VELASCO PAZ.Miller currently serves as executive vice...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The James Foundation in San Francisco has announced the appointment of two new members of its board of directors: SUSAN MASTEN and VIVIAN VELASCO PAZ.Miller currently serves as executive vice...more
Philanthropy in Education Market to Get An Explosive Growth
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations
According to HTF Market Intelligence, the Global Philanthropy in Education market to witness a CAGR of 7.40% during the forecast period (2025-2030) The market plays a critical role in advancing...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations
According to HTF Market Intelligence, the Global Philanthropy in Education market to witness a CAGR of 7.40% during the forecast period (2025-2030) The market plays a critical role in advancing...more
Historic Ct Organization That's Had Name For 100 Years Is Changing It
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
The foundation makes grants to nonprofits in Hartford and 28 surrounding communities.The name change, which will take effect in January, will be accompanied by a new logo and branding campaign.The...more
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
The foundation makes grants to nonprofits in Hartford and 28 surrounding communities.The name change, which will take effect in January, will be accompanied by a new logo and branding campaign.The...more
Tracy Costello: Your Guide to Postdoc Funding Opportunities
Foundation: Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Ford Foundation
Funding sources at this level generally fall into two categories: Fellowships (individual awards, and possibly some research support) and Grants (typically awarded for a specific project, which might...more
Foundation: Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Ford Foundation
Funding sources at this level generally fall into two categories: Fellowships (individual awards, and possibly some research support) and Grants (typically awarded for a specific project, which might...more
The Power of Direct Community Funding
Foundation: Oak Foundation, Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations
The Brazil Fund aims to mobilize and allocate funding to grassroots groups, social movements, and nonprofits.It was created 19 years ago with a $400,000 seed grant from the Ford Foundation.The Fund...more
Foundation: Oak Foundation, Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations
The Brazil Fund aims to mobilize and allocate funding to grassroots groups, social movements, and nonprofits.It was created 19 years ago with a $400,000 seed grant from the Ford Foundation.The Fund...more
People in the News (11/30/2025): appointments, promotions, obituaries
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Global Fund for Children
The Brazil Fund aims to mobilize and allocate funding to grassroots groups, social movements, and nonprofits.It was created 19 years ago with a $400,000 seed grant from the Ford Foundation.The Fund...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Global Fund for Children
The Brazil Fund aims to mobilize and allocate funding to grassroots groups, social movements, and nonprofits.It was created 19 years ago with a $400,000 seed grant from the Ford Foundation.The Fund...more
Pro-Palestine Nonprofits Are At 'Financial Crossroads' After Losing Funding During Genocide
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations
Pro-Palestine speech has been increasingly censored across multiple fields of work.When nonprofits lose access to funding for their stance on Palestine and anti-war mobilizations, "it ripples out...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations
Pro-Palestine speech has been increasingly censored across multiple fields of work.When nonprofits lose access to funding for their stance on Palestine and anti-war mobilizations, "it ripples out...more
What is Trump doing to US nonprofits and philanthropies? - Devex
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Bush Foundation, Ford Foundation, McKnight Foundation
Pro-Palestine speech has been increasingly censored across multiple fields of work.When nonprofits lose access to funding for their stance on Palestine and anti-war mobilizations, "it ripples out...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Bush Foundation, Ford Foundation, McKnight Foundation
Pro-Palestine speech has been increasingly censored across multiple fields of work.When nonprofits lose access to funding for their stance on Palestine and anti-war mobilizations, "it ripples out...more
Philanthropic Groups Launch $500M Initiative to Counter Tech Control of Ai
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation
The five-year coalition represents an unprecedented effort by foundations to challenge the influence of tech billionaires and major corporations over AI's evolution.Humanity AI plans to support...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation
The five-year coalition represents an unprecedented effort by foundations to challenge the influence of tech billionaires and major corporations over AI's evolution.Humanity AI plans to support...more
Illustrative Grants from Ford Foundation
Center for Teaching Quality Inc.-$199,500
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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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