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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.
Web Address
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
Community Foundation Update (6/10/17)
Foundation: Arizona Community Foundation, Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Marin Community Foundation, San Antonio Area Foundation, Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Pittsburgh Foundation
The San Antonio Area Foundation has announced more than $1 million in grants to thirty-six nonprofits working in the areas of children and youth and medicine/health care.The Community Foundation of...more
Foundation: Arizona Community Foundation, Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Marin Community Foundation, San Antonio Area Foundation, Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Pittsburgh Foundation
The San Antonio Area Foundation has announced more than $1 million in grants to thirty-six nonprofits working in the areas of children and youth and medicine/health care.The Community Foundation of...more
Ackman, Counting Philanthropic Wins, Says He Needs to Make Money
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Ackman, speaking at a June 5 dinner in Manhattan for the nonprofit leaders and social entrepreneurs he funds, made clear it's not his...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Ackman, speaking at a June 5 dinner in Manhattan for the nonprofit leaders and social entrepreneurs he funds, made clear it's not his...more
This foundation wants its investments to have a social impact
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Why did you decide to go all in on social-impact investing? After the 2008 crash, there was rising inequity and unemployment. If we were just...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Why did you decide to go all in on social-impact investing? After the 2008 crash, there was rising inequity and unemployment. If we were just...more
How Are Funders Boosting Arts Engagement Across Diverse Communities?
Foundation: Ford Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Joyce Foundation, Wallace Foundation, Wallace Foundation, Wallace Foundation, Irvine Foundation, Wallace Foundation
Corporate funders are relatively less active in the arts philanthropy space. ... "Philanthropic efforts in the arts must make a fundamental shift...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Joyce Foundation, Wallace Foundation, Wallace Foundation, Wallace Foundation, Irvine Foundation, Wallace Foundation
Corporate funders are relatively less active in the arts philanthropy space. ... "Philanthropic efforts in the arts must make a fundamental shift...more
Member eBrief - June 2017
Foundation: Connecticut Community Foundation, Connecticut Health Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Nellie Mae Education Foundation, Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut, William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund, Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford, Newman's Own Foundation
... funders, including the State of Connecticut Disaster Relief Guide and The Disaster Philanthropy Playbook, a compilation of philanthropic...more
Foundation: Connecticut Community Foundation, Connecticut Health Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Nellie Mae Education Foundation, Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut, William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund, Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford, Newman's Own Foundation
... funders, including the State of Connecticut Disaster Relief Guide and The Disaster Philanthropy Playbook, a compilation of philanthropic...more
Institutional LGBTQ funding reached record high in 2015
Foundation: Arcus Foundation, Gill Foundation, California Endowment, Coca-Cola Foundation, Ford Foundation
Of the 100 largest foundations in the United States, 41 awarded at least one grant on LGBTQ issues — a slight increase over 2014. Of these...more
Foundation: Arcus Foundation, Gill Foundation, California Endowment, Coca-Cola Foundation, Ford Foundation
Of the 100 largest foundations in the United States, 41 awarded at least one grant on LGBTQ issues — a slight increase over 2014. Of these...more
LOFT could use sponsorships
The Lafayette Oxford Foundation for Tomorrow (LOFT) is our local community foundation through which individuals, families, organizations...more
The Lafayette Oxford Foundation for Tomorrow (LOFT) is our local community foundation through which individuals, families, organizations...more
Shubert Foundation Awards $26.8 Million in Grants
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Through its 2017 Grants Program, the Shubert Foundation in New York City has awarded grants totaling $26.8 million to performing arts...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Through its 2017 Grants Program, the Shubert Foundation in New York City has awarded grants totaling $26.8 million to performing arts...more
Guilford Foundation Makes Largest Single One-Year Grant to the Guilford Performing Arts Festival
The Guilford Performing Arts Festival, a celebration of music, theatre and dance, will take place October 12 - 14, 2017, at various locations...more
The Guilford Performing Arts Festival, a celebration of music, theatre and dance, will take place October 12 - 14, 2017, at various locations...more
Diminished civic equality
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Philanthropy is gaining ever more influence in the USA – and that has ... Philanthropic foundations are accountable only to themselves, as...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Philanthropy is gaining ever more influence in the USA – and that has ... Philanthropic foundations are accountable only to themselves, as...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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