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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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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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A Billionaire's Policy Center Aims to Transform US Healthcare. How's It Going?
Foundation: Commonwealth Fund, Johnson Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Peterson and Kaiser together have created a health system tracker that ... A third early grant was to the National Quality Forum to help patients with...more
Foundation: Commonwealth Fund, Johnson Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Peterson and Kaiser together have created a health system tracker that ... A third early grant was to the National Quality Forum to help patients with...more
Tell the Truth: Do You Secretly Believe That Elites Know Best?
Foundation: Ford Foundation
What they'll never, ever say, at least explicitly, is that philanthropy doesn't square so easily with democracy—and that this is okay because elites...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
What they'll never, ever say, at least explicitly, is that philanthropy doesn't square so easily with democracy—and that this is okay because elites...more
Tideline Deepens Impact Investing Expertise with Strategic Hire
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
NEW YORK, May 09, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tideline, a provider of tailored advice to clients developing impact investment strategies,...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
NEW YORK, May 09, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tideline, a provider of tailored advice to clients developing impact investment strategies,...more
Mastery Transcript Seeks To Change High School By Changing The Transcript
Foundation: Ford Foundation
This effort is being supported by The Edward E. Ford Foundation, which this week awarded the MTC a $2 million matching grant, the single...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
This effort is being supported by The Edward E. Ford Foundation, which this week awarded the MTC a $2 million matching grant, the single...more
Hartford Foundation Deeply Involved
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
As the community foundation for the capital city and 28 surrounding towns, the foundation awarded more than $ 33.3 million in grants to the...more
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
As the community foundation for the capital city and 28 surrounding towns, the foundation awarded more than $ 33.3 million in grants to the...more
Member eBrief - May 2017
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater New Britain, Connecticut Health Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, Ford Foundation, Hyams Foundation, Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford
After spending 15 years in advocacy and philanthropy in Boston, MA and ... state of CT to work with the philanthropic community and those it...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater New Britain, Connecticut Health Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, Ford Foundation, Hyams Foundation, Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford
After spending 15 years in advocacy and philanthropy in Boston, MA and ... state of CT to work with the philanthropic community and those it...more
Foundation executives dive into value of impact investing at Milken conference panel
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Ford Foundation CEO Darren Walker says the foundation intends to earn “market rate” investments returns in its $1 billion commitment...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Ford Foundation CEO Darren Walker says the foundation intends to earn “market rate” investments returns in its $1 billion commitment...more
Director, Mission Investing
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The overall goal of the new Mission Investing (MI) program is to deliver significant mission impacts over the long-term and advance the...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The overall goal of the new Mission Investing (MI) program is to deliver significant mission impacts over the long-term and advance the...more
Philanthropy 50: biggest private givers in 2016
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Packard Foundation, Ford Foundation
John McLeod, co-founder of the JBWere Philanthropic Services division and author of the Philanthropy 50 list, suspects it is only a matter of...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Packard Foundation, Ford Foundation
John McLeod, co-founder of the JBWere Philanthropic Services division and author of the Philanthropy 50 list, suspects it is only a matter of...more
Ford Foundation Supports GenForward Survey on Young Americans' Perceptions of Trump
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Amid a mood of global distrust toward institutions, philanthropic foundations must prioritize winning public confidence, including by...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Amid a mood of global distrust toward institutions, philanthropic foundations must prioritize winning public confidence, including by...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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