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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.
Web Address
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
Community Foundation Update (2/11/17)
Foundation: Central Indiana Community Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Santa Barbara Foundation, Cape Cod Foundation, Cleveland Foundation, Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, Greater New Orleans Foundation, San Diego Foundation
The La Jolla Community Foundation, an affiliate of the San Diego Foundation, has announced three grants totaling $40,000, boosting its...more
Foundation: Central Indiana Community Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Santa Barbara Foundation, Cape Cod Foundation, Cleveland Foundation, Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, Greater New Orleans Foundation, San Diego Foundation
The La Jolla Community Foundation, an affiliate of the San Diego Foundation, has announced three grants totaling $40,000, boosting its...more
Hartford Foundation awards schools grant for community partnerships
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
MANCHESTER — For the third consecutive year, the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving is awarding Manchester Public Schools a one-year grant...more
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
MANCHESTER — For the third consecutive year, the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving is awarding Manchester Public Schools a one-year grant...more
Guiding the 'Nonprofit Survivor's Guide'
... (SCC) Nonprofit Council, the Guilford Foundation, and Branford Community Foundation (BCF). The workshops provide professional guidance at...more
... (SCC) Nonprofit Council, the Guilford Foundation, and Branford Community Foundation (BCF). The workshops provide professional guidance at...more
Activism Ascendent: More Funding for Arts Organizations Supporting "Positive Social Change"
Foundation: Shelley and Donald Rubin Foundation, Ford Foundation, Robert Rauschenberg Foundation
The primary driver behind the Rubin Foundation's grant—the idea that artists should be catalysts for social change—is gaining more currency...more
Foundation: Shelley and Donald Rubin Foundation, Ford Foundation, Robert Rauschenberg Foundation
The primary driver behind the Rubin Foundation's grant—the idea that artists should be catalysts for social change—is gaining more currency...more
Community Foundation Update (2/04/17)
Foundation: Boston Foundation, Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Kalamazoo Community Foundation, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, Cape Cod Foundation, Dayton Foundation, Vermont Community Foundation
Community Foundation Update (2/04/17). Connecticut. The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving has announced grants totaling more than...more
Foundation: Boston Foundation, Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Kalamazoo Community Foundation, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, Cape Cod Foundation, Dayton Foundation, Vermont Community Foundation
Community Foundation Update (2/04/17). Connecticut. The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving has announced grants totaling more than...more
Values Aren't Enough &Ndash; Millennials Need Knowledge to Take on Impact Investing
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Calvert Social Investment Foundation, Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Ford Foundation, Vermont Community Foundation
Impact investing is an evolving and different animal from traditional investment practice and is in urgent need of further investigation.Social finance investments that generate financial returns and...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Calvert Social Investment Foundation, Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Ford Foundation, Vermont Community Foundation
Impact investing is an evolving and different animal from traditional investment practice and is in urgent need of further investigation.Social finance investments that generate financial returns and...more
Long Island Could Use More Champions of Philanthropy Like Amy Hagedorn
Foundation: Rauch Foundation, Ford Foundation
Early in her philanthropic career, Amy decided to focus on creating social change and addressing sustainability, a term that is primarily associated...more
Foundation: Rauch Foundation, Ford Foundation
Early in her philanthropic career, Amy decided to focus on creating social change and addressing sustainability, a term that is primarily associated...more
Community Investments Officer
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
As a Community Investments Officer here, you will ensure that the Foundation's grant making resources produce positive, sustainable programs...more
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
As a Community Investments Officer here, you will ensure that the Foundation's grant making resources produce positive, sustainable programs...more
Ex-Clinton Foundation CEO Signs on With Eric and Wendy Schmidt Group
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, Ford Foundation
Betsy Constantine, vice president for giving strategies at the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, was promoted to executive vice...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, Ford Foundation
Betsy Constantine, vice president for giving strategies at the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, was promoted to executive vice...more
Why This Collaboration Working For Women and Girls of Color Deserves A Close Look
Foundation: Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation, Ms. Foundation for Women, North Star Fund, NoVo Foundation, Surdna Foundation, Cricket Island Foundation, Ford Foundation, New York Community Trust
The NYC Fund for Girls and Women of Color brings together 16 funders.Member foundations last year were as follows: Andrus Family Fund, Brooklyn Community Foundation, Cricket Island Foundation.What...more
Foundation: Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation, Ms. Foundation for Women, North Star Fund, NoVo Foundation, Surdna Foundation, Cricket Island Foundation, Ford Foundation, New York Community Trust
The NYC Fund for Girls and Women of Color brings together 16 funders.Member foundations last year were as follows: Andrus Family Fund, Brooklyn Community Foundation, Cricket Island Foundation.What...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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