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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Mindful Philanthropy Releases Groundbreaking Landscape Analysis on U.S. Mental Health ...
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The official report launch took place during a special convening of over 65 funders yesterday in New York City."This would be the biggest advancement in mental health in human history, and I think we...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The official report launch took place during a special convening of over 65 funders yesterday in New York City."This would be the biggest advancement in mental health in human history, and I think we...more
Nsf and Philanthropic Partners Invest More Than $18M to Prioritize Ethical and Societal ...
Foundation: Ford Foundation
NSF awarded 30 teams Phase 1 funding.21 teams will receive planning grants of up to $300,000 each for up to two years.Each Phase 2 team will receive $1.5 million over three...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
NSF awarded 30 teams Phase 1 funding.21 teams will receive planning grants of up to $300,000 each for up to two years.Each Phase 2 team will receive $1.5 million over three...more
United States Philanthropy Funds Market by Application
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, J. Paul Getty Trust, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations
The "United States Philanthropy Funds Market " is expected to reach a valuation of USD xx.x billion in 2023, indicating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of xx.X percent from 2024 to 2031.The...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, J. Paul Getty Trust, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations
The "United States Philanthropy Funds Market " is expected to reach a valuation of USD xx.x billion in 2023, indicating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of xx.X percent from 2024 to 2031.The...more
A Conversation with The Upheaval's N. S. Lyons (Part 2 of 2) - Capital Research Center
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The "United States Philanthropy Funds Market " is expected to reach a valuation of USD xx.x billion in 2023, indicating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of xx.X percent from 2024 to 2031.The...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The "United States Philanthropy Funds Market " is expected to reach a valuation of USD xx.x billion in 2023, indicating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of xx.X percent from 2024 to 2031.The...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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