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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
Bill Gates Says His Giving Approach Won't Change — Even as MacKenzie Scott and Others ...
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
At a time when donors like MacKenzie Scott are upending traditional approaches to philanthropy, Bill Gates pledged today in a personal blog...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
At a time when donors like MacKenzie Scott are upending traditional approaches to philanthropy, Bill Gates pledged today in a personal blog...more
NY Artists receives guaranteed income in ambitious program - The Ticker
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Qualifying disciplines include crafts, dance, design, film, literary arts, media arts, music and theater. Applicants ranged from 18 to 65 years...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Qualifying disciplines include crafts, dance, design, film, literary arts, media arts, music and theater. Applicants ranged from 18 to 65 years...more
Ford Foundation's Efforts to Elevate Disability Rights Holds Lessons for Other Grant Makers
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
For years, disability rights and inclusion were too often an afterthought in philanthropy. Our own institution, the Ford...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
For years, disability rights and inclusion were too often an afterthought in philanthropy. Our own institution, the Ford...more
Philanthropy Funds Market 2028 Key Insights And Leading Players Smithsonian
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations
This report researches the worldwide Philanthropy Funds market size (value, capacity, production and consumption) in key regions like North America, Europe, Asia Pacific (China, Japan) and other...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations
This report researches the worldwide Philanthropy Funds market size (value, capacity, production and consumption) in key regions like North America, Europe, Asia Pacific (China, Japan) and other...more
ProPublica founder Dick Tofel speaks on funding/ philanthropy flaws and more
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation
ProPublica founder Dick Tofel speaks on funding/ philanthropy flaws and ... about how philanthropic funds are awarded to journalistic...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation
ProPublica founder Dick Tofel speaks on funding/ philanthropy flaws and ... about how philanthropic funds are awarded to journalistic...more
Wayne County Pulls Commitment Of $32M For New Small Business Fund
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Ford Foundation, Kresge Foundation
Michigan's Wayne County was supposed to pump $32 million into a fund that would help small businesses in areas affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, it has pulled the plug, the Detroit Free...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Ford Foundation, Kresge Foundation
Michigan's Wayne County was supposed to pump $32 million into a fund that would help small businesses in areas affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, it has pulled the plug, the Detroit Free...more
Rochester Area Community Foundation leader Jennifer Leonard retires
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation, Ford Foundation
Jennifer Leonard is retiring after serving as president of the Rochester Area Community Foundation for nearly 30...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation, Ford Foundation
Jennifer Leonard is retiring after serving as president of the Rochester Area Community Foundation for nearly 30...more
The 2022 Nonprofit Power 100
Foundation: Atlantic Philanthropies, Commonwealth Fund, Ford Foundation, New York Community Trust
Sheena Wright, New York City's deputy mayor for strategic initiatives, "remains an influential leader in the nonprofit space, as perhaps the most important figure within City Hall dealing with the...more
Foundation: Atlantic Philanthropies, Commonwealth Fund, Ford Foundation, New York Community Trust
Sheena Wright, New York City's deputy mayor for strategic initiatives, "remains an influential leader in the nonprofit space, as perhaps the most important figure within City Hall dealing with the...more
Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts: BCG's Innovative Structure - Non Profit News
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The authors reflect on how the BCG strategy revives unions, ... based at Rutgers University's School of Management and Labor...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The authors reflect on how the BCG strategy revives unions, ... based at Rutgers University's School of Management and Labor...more
Creating Wealth With 'Baby Bonds' - Chronicle of Philanthropy
Foundation: Ford Foundation
He had to think about transitioning from high school to college, figuring out financial aid, feeding and housing himself, and the economic straits...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
He had to think about transitioning from high school to college, figuring out financial aid, feeding and housing himself, and the economic straits...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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Childcare Charitable Group Named Top Social Enterprise
Employers For Childcare Charitable Group (EFCG), a Lisburn-based charity, has been crowned top Social Enterprise at the Ulster Final of 2014’s Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards. EFCG seeks to “make it easier for parents with dependent children to get into work and to stay in work.”