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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
Pancake breakfast raises funds for local students
Michelle Gates, Tilton School Kindergarten teacher, said the grant money has helped purchase teaching materials such as listening center...more
Michelle Gates, Tilton School Kindergarten teacher, said the grant money has helped purchase teaching materials such as listening center...more
Hartford Foundation's $33.3M in 2016 grants sets record
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
The Foundation invested 31 percent of its grants in education-related work including Pre-K, K-12 education, summer programs, and new and...more
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
The Foundation invested 31 percent of its grants in education-related work including Pre-K, K-12 education, summer programs, and new and...more
Podcast: Celebrating Unsung Donors, Yesterday and Today
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Karl Zinsmeister, who oversees publication at the Philanthropy Roundtable, has taken upon himself to ... And where did his philanthropic interests...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Karl Zinsmeister, who oversees publication at the Philanthropy Roundtable, has taken upon himself to ... And where did his philanthropic interests...more
Senior Associate, US Impact Investing Alliance
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The Senior Associate will serve as an essential team member of the U.S. Impact Investing Alliance (“the Alliance”) which is being incubated at the...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The Senior Associate will serve as an essential team member of the U.S. Impact Investing Alliance (“the Alliance”) which is being incubated at the...more
Bridge Family Center Awarded Major Grant from Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
“It is an honor to receive a General Operating Support grant from the Hartford Foundation. It is an endorsement of our mission and of our health as...more
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
“It is an honor to receive a General Operating Support grant from the Hartford Foundation. It is an endorsement of our mission and of our health as...more
Community Foundation Update (2/18/17)
Foundation: Central Indiana Community Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, Sacramento Region Community Foundation, Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Hawaii Community Foundation, Indianapolis Foundation
California. The Sacramento Region Community Foundation has announced Francine Vorhees, an accountant with Moss Adams LLP, as the...more
Foundation: Central Indiana Community Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, Sacramento Region Community Foundation, Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Hawaii Community Foundation, Indianapolis Foundation
California. The Sacramento Region Community Foundation has announced Francine Vorhees, an accountant with Moss Adams LLP, as the...more
Impact Investing and Venture Philanthropy's Role in Sowing the Seeds of Financial Opportunity
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
Impact investing is a continuation of the sixty-year colonizing mission of the IMF, World Bank, World Trade Organization, "Troika" and the United States government.The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
Impact investing is a continuation of the sixty-year colonizing mission of the IMF, World Bank, World Trade Organization, "Troika" and the United States government.The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation...more
Dc3 to Develop Inclusive Urban Development Strategy For Next Phase of Detroit City of Design ...
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation, Kresge Foundation
Detroit Creative Corridor Center will develop an economic development and civic engagement strategy that will include all residents in shaping the city's future.Obtaining a UNESCO City of Design...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation, Kresge Foundation
Detroit Creative Corridor Center will develop an economic development and civic engagement strategy that will include all residents in shaping the city's future.Obtaining a UNESCO City of Design...more
Living Cities Catalyst Impact Funds Selected for Annual ImpactAssets 50 Showcase
Foundation: Ford Foundation
... Executive Director, U.S. Impact Investing Alliance of Ford Foundation and ... ImpactAssets' donor advised fund (The Giving Fund), Impact...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
... Executive Director, U.S. Impact Investing Alliance of Ford Foundation and ... ImpactAssets' donor advised fund (The Giving Fund), Impact...more
Name-Checking the Leading Lights of Impact Investing at the Economist Conference
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Simply by declaring that impact investing is going mainstream, the ... children) defect, all of the big banks have stood up impact investment...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Simply by declaring that impact investing is going mainstream, the ... children) defect, all of the big banks have stood up impact investment...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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