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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
MCF Launches Minnesota Impact Investing Collaborative
Foundation: Otto Bremer Foundation, Surdna Foundation, Ford Foundation
MCF Launches Minnesota Impact Investing Collaborative ... Study Finds; February 20, 2017 ImpactAssets 50 Highlights Impact Investment...more
Foundation: Otto Bremer Foundation, Surdna Foundation, Ford Foundation
MCF Launches Minnesota Impact Investing Collaborative ... Study Finds; February 20, 2017 ImpactAssets 50 Highlights Impact Investment...more
Lafayette Oxford Foundation for Tomorrow (LOFT) accepting applications for nonprofit grant awards
On Thursday, Aug. 17, Lafayette Oxford Foundation for Tomorrow (LOFT) will host the 2nd annual “Night for Nonprofits” event at the Powerhouse...more
On Thursday, Aug. 17, Lafayette Oxford Foundation for Tomorrow (LOFT) will host the 2nd annual “Night for Nonprofits” event at the Powerhouse...more
Privacy as a Philanthropic Pillar
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Having lived on a stage for most of his life, perhaps he simply wanted to protect the sincerity of his philanthropy by acting without the weight of...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Having lived on a stage for most of his life, perhaps he simply wanted to protect the sincerity of his philanthropy by acting without the weight of...more
The Ford Foundation Just Made A Billion Dollar Bet On Impact Investing
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The Ford Foundation Just Made A Billion Dollar Bet On Impact Investing. Besides giving grants, the foundation now wants to make sure its...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The Ford Foundation Just Made A Billion Dollar Bet On Impact Investing. Besides giving grants, the foundation now wants to make sure its...more
Southern Bank Foundation, EE Ford Foundation award $50000 grants to The Oakwood School
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The Oakwood School recently announced that the Southern Bank Foundation has presented a $50,000 grant to the school in support of its...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The Oakwood School recently announced that the Southern Bank Foundation has presented a $50,000 grant to the school in support of its...more
Ford Foundation Sends Message to Those Still on Impact Investing Fence
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Ford Foundation Sends Message to Those Still on Impact Investing Fence: A ... James Militzer: How important is it for impact investing to tap into major .... the Off-grid Energy Industry Needs Impact...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Ford Foundation Sends Message to Those Still on Impact Investing Fence: A ... James Militzer: How important is it for impact investing to tap into major .... the Off-grid Energy Industry Needs Impact...more
Ford Foundation Is an Unlikely Convert to 'Impact' Investing
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Peter A. Nadosy, left, chairman of the Ford Foundation's investment committee, with Darren Walker, president of the foundation, on Thursday at...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Peter A. Nadosy, left, chairman of the Ford Foundation's investment committee, with Darren Walker, president of the foundation, on Thursday at...more
Ford Foundation hopes to spur impact investment with $1 billion commitment
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The move represents the foundation's long-honed belief that impact investing can build social change. It is also an intentional “signal to...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The move represents the foundation's long-honed belief that impact investing can build social change. It is also an intentional “signal to...more
Briefing: Celebrity patrons, a $1bn impact investment and... Churchill's legacy
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Briefing: Celebrity patrons, a $1bn impact investment and. ... It is the largest amount committed to impact investing by a private foundation to...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Briefing: Celebrity patrons, a $1bn impact investment and. ... It is the largest amount committed to impact investing by a private foundation to...more
Ford Foundation Commits $1 Billion Social Enterprise Revolution
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Last week the Ford Foundation announced a move that could transform social enterprise, generate more investment in the nonprofit sector, lift...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Last week the Ford Foundation announced a move that could transform social enterprise, generate more investment in the nonprofit sector, lift...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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