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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
Unleashing the power of endowments: The next great challenge for philanthropy
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The Ford Foundation's Board of Trustees has authorized the allocation of up to $1 billion of our endowment, to be phased in over 10...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The Ford Foundation's Board of Trustees has authorized the allocation of up to $1 billion of our endowment, to be phased in over 10...more
With Impact Strategy, Ford Foundation Courts Controversy
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Ford is plowing $1 billion into impact investing. ... at Merrill Lynch are noting that their clients are increasingly demanding impact investment...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Ford is plowing $1 billion into impact investing. ... at Merrill Lynch are noting that their clients are increasingly demanding impact investment...more
It's crunch time for climate philanthropy. What should foundations do?
Foundation: Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation, Packard Foundation, Ford Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
Less than 2 percent of philanthropic dollars are currently spent in the fight against climate change, much too little given the threat we face. Nor is...more
Foundation: Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation, Packard Foundation, Ford Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
Less than 2 percent of philanthropic dollars are currently spent in the fight against climate change, much too little given the threat we face. Nor is...more
$3.19 Million Grant Revs Up 'Age-Friendly Health Systems' Initiative
The initiative, which is funded by a $3.19 million, 42-month grant from Hartford, is aiming to expand an Age-Friendly Health Systems model to 20%...more
The initiative, which is funded by a $3.19 million, 42-month grant from Hartford, is aiming to expand an Age-Friendly Health Systems model to 20%...more
Family Pathways and Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation receive grants
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Family Pathways received a $5,000 grant that will be used to support health-related programming core to the organization's mission. Family...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Family Pathways received a $5,000 grant that will be used to support health-related programming core to the organization's mission. Family...more
Philanthropic Partnerships: Companies Working Together to Do Good
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Annenberg Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Annenberg Foundation
When companies come together to do good, everyone wins. Check out these philanthropic partnerships making the world a better...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Annenberg Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Annenberg Foundation
When companies come together to do good, everyone wins. Check out these philanthropic partnerships making the world a better...more
The arts are 'the soul of the country' and are worth fighting for, Ford Foundation leader tells arts ...
Foundation: Ford Foundation
He shot down the suggestion that private donations, foundation grants and crowdsourcing campaigns can replace the endowments, saying that...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
He shot down the suggestion that private donations, foundation grants and crowdsourcing campaigns can replace the endowments, saying that...more
City Schools Education Foundation Announces CORE Awards, Banquet
Foundation: Ford Foundation
She received a Ford Foundation grant to form a performing troupe at New York State School for the Deaf; was choreographer for Levi Strauss...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
She received a Ford Foundation grant to form a performing troupe at New York State School for the Deaf; was choreographer for Levi Strauss...more
Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities Receives Major Grants from the Anne Ford Foundation and ...
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities, a nonprofit organization based in Westport, CT, has received generous grants from both the Anne...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities, a nonprofit organization based in Westport, CT, has received generous grants from both the Anne...more
Project Assistant / Summer Intern (The John A. Hartford Foundation)
Foundation: John A. Hartford Foundation
Current enrollment in college; Interest in philanthropy, health care, and/or aging ... Wellspring Advisors, a private philanthropic consulting firm, seeks...more
Foundation: John A. Hartford Foundation
Current enrollment in college; Interest in philanthropy, health care, and/or aging ... Wellspring Advisors, a private philanthropic consulting firm, seeks...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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