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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
Fluxx Receives $16 Million
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation, Kresge Foundation
“Fluxx's mission is to enable the philanthropic community to do their ... “We are fusing leading-edge technology with tried and true philanthropy,”...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation, Kresge Foundation
“Fluxx's mission is to enable the philanthropic community to do their ... “We are fusing leading-edge technology with tried and true philanthropy,”...more
Knight Foundation Boosts Funding for Local Journalism in Detroit Area
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation
... Engagement Fund, an organization that also has the support of the Ford Foundation and the Community Foundation for Southeast...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation
... Engagement Fund, an organization that also has the support of the Ford Foundation and the Community Foundation for Southeast...more
Rasmuson Foundation works to make communities better
Foundation: Rasmuson Foundation, Ford Foundation
Kaplan says the history of the Rasmuson Foundation in Alaska began in ... Kaplan says the foundation has grown to about $600 million, and...more
Foundation: Rasmuson Foundation, Ford Foundation
Kaplan says the history of the Rasmuson Foundation in Alaska began in ... Kaplan says the foundation has grown to about $600 million, and...more
An Insider's Guide to the CEP Conference
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Walton Family Foundation
Tags: 2017 Conference, CEP conference, leading effective foundations · Phil Buchanan · Previous post Influencing Philanthropic Practice...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Walton Family Foundation
Tags: 2017 Conference, CEP conference, leading effective foundations · Phil Buchanan · Previous post Influencing Philanthropic Practice...more
Knight Foundation is Making a Million Dollar Investment in Detroit Journalism
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation
... for the Detroit Journalism Engagement Fund, a collaboration with the Ford Foundation and the Community Foundation for Southeast...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation
... for the Detroit Journalism Engagement Fund, a collaboration with the Ford Foundation and the Community Foundation for Southeast...more
NALAC Awards $309500 to 49 Artists and Organizations
Foundation: Surdna Foundation, Ford Foundation
The National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures (NALAC) is pleased to announce $309,500 in grants to 49 artists and organizations through...more
Foundation: Surdna Foundation, Ford Foundation
The National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures (NALAC) is pleased to announce $309,500 in grants to 49 artists and organizations through...more
Foundations create $900000 fund to support local journalism
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The New York-based Ford Foundation and Detroit-based Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan have joined Knight in making...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The New York-based Ford Foundation and Detroit-based Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan have joined Knight in making...more
Two projects receive more than $2.3 million in funding to support local news
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation
Two projects totaling more than $2.3 million were announced today to expand local reporting in Detroit and Southeast Michigan and...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation
Two projects totaling more than $2.3 million were announced today to expand local reporting in Detroit and Southeast Michigan and...more
The Critical Country: Foundations and the Struggle for Nigeria
Foundation: Gates Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Open Society Foundations
American foundations have sought to improve life in Nigeria—Africa's most populous country—for at least half a century, with the Ford Foundation...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Open Society Foundations
American foundations have sought to improve life in Nigeria—Africa's most populous country—for at least half a century, with the Ford Foundation...more
Community Foundation Update (03/04/17)
Foundation: Connecticut Community Foundation, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Louisville, San Diego Foundation
The Silicon Valley Community Foundation has announced that it will support California Senate Bill 6, the Due Process for All Act, which directs...more
Foundation: Connecticut Community Foundation, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Louisville, San Diego Foundation
The Silicon Valley Community Foundation has announced that it will support California Senate Bill 6, the Due Process for All Act, which directs...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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