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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
Dance Advancement Announces Fund Call for Proposals
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Dance/NYC seeks to award grants to approximately 25 dance makers. ... by the Ford Foundation, as well as direct recipients of Ford Foundation...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Dance/NYC seeks to award grants to approximately 25 dance makers. ... by the Ford Foundation, as well as direct recipients of Ford Foundation...more
Ford Foundation's Detroit officer is 'an encyclopedia'
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Ryan, a University of Michigan alumnus, will oversee the $15 million in annual grants the Ford Foundation has promised to Detroit. “He's an...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Ryan, a University of Michigan alumnus, will oversee the $15 million in annual grants the Ford Foundation has promised to Detroit. “He's an...more
Inside Ford's Billion-Dollar Bet on Mission Investing
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The Ford Foundation made an early foray into impact investing by putting $2 million into electric-car maker Tesla 15 years ago. The Tesla...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The Ford Foundation made an early foray into impact investing by putting $2 million into electric-car maker Tesla 15 years ago. The Tesla...more
Why Impact Investing Has Reached A Tipping Point
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Impact investing is the practice of taking environmental, social and governance factors into consideration in making investment decisions.More students are enrolled in the impact investing class of...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Impact investing is the practice of taking environmental, social and governance factors into consideration in making investment decisions.More students are enrolled in the impact investing class of...more
Ford Foundation to open Detroit office after 64-year hiatus
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The Ford Foundation's Detroit program officer will be charged with overseeing the $15 million in grants the foundation is making in Detroit...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The Ford Foundation's Detroit program officer will be charged with overseeing the $15 million in grants the foundation is making in Detroit...more
CT Philanthropy Digest - May 2017
Foundation: Aetna Foundation, Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Greater New Britain, Connecticut Community Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation, Main Street Community Foundation, Perrin Family Foundation, Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, Tow Foundation, Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, Newman's Own Foundation
At Connecticut Council for Philanthropy's (CCP) 2017 Annual Meeting ... Martha S. Newman Award for exemplary service to the philanthropic...more
Foundation: Aetna Foundation, Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Greater New Britain, Connecticut Community Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation, Main Street Community Foundation, Perrin Family Foundation, Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, Tow Foundation, Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, Newman's Own Foundation
At Connecticut Council for Philanthropy's (CCP) 2017 Annual Meeting ... Martha S. Newman Award for exemplary service to the philanthropic...more
How the Ford Foundation Is Raising the Stakes on Impact Investing
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Knowledge@Wharton: Could you give me a sense of why the Ford Foundation decided to get into impact investing and what some of the...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Knowledge@Wharton: Could you give me a sense of why the Ford Foundation decided to get into impact investing and what some of the...more
Ford Foundation commits to social return
Foundation: Ford Foundation
... we were motivated by the growth and maturation of the impact investment .... In order to truly mainstream impact investing, for example,...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
... we were motivated by the growth and maturation of the impact investment .... In order to truly mainstream impact investing, for example,...more
Ford Foundation Bets On Impact Investing
Foundation: Ford Foundation
According to the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN), an industry group that's tracking market trends, impact investment has grown...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
According to the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN), an industry group that's tracking market trends, impact investment has grown...more
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Announces New President
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
... my work have intersected seamlessly throughout my career in helping to leverage the enormous power of philanthropic public/private...more
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
... my work have intersected seamlessly throughout my career in helping to leverage the enormous power of philanthropic public/private...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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