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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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Foundation: Ford Foundation
Darren Walker on disrupting inequality, fostering a Global South-led international order at...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Darren Walker on disrupting inequality, fostering a Global South-led international order at...more
Ford Foundation says that it's winding down woke racial equality fellowship - MSN
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation
He noted that philanthropic support for education is the second highest funding category for philanthropy in the US...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation
He noted that philanthropic support for education is the second highest funding category for philanthropy in the US...more
Ford Foundation to shut down 'racial equity' fellowship, moving funds to 'movement-building work'
Foundation: Ford Foundation
NEW YORK: The Ford Foundation, the Philanthropic arm of the Ford Motor ... from other areas of academic philanthropy because other...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
NEW YORK: The Ford Foundation, the Philanthropic arm of the Ford Motor ... from other areas of academic philanthropy because other...more
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Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Main Street Community Foundation, Community Foundation for Greater New Haven
The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven. CT Humanities. Hartford Foundation for Public Giving. Main Street Community...more
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Main Street Community Foundation, Community Foundation for Greater New Haven
The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven. CT Humanities. Hartford Foundation for Public Giving. Main Street Community...more
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Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, J. Paul Getty Trust, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations
The global Philanthropy Funds Market 2020 Research Report, Growth Trends and Competitive Analysis Forecast to...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, J. Paul Getty Trust, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations
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Grant money available for projects benefitting Hebron residents - Yahoo News
10—HEBRON — Applications for grant money to be used on projects that will benefit Hebron residents are now being accepted. The Hartford...more
10—HEBRON — Applications for grant money to be used on projects that will benefit Hebron residents are now being accepted. The Hartford...more
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Foundation: Packard Foundation, Ford Foundation
For decades, the stock market has been a reliable source of income for the nation's philanthropic foundations. But as the bull market comes to an end, many are asking the same question: "What...more
Foundation: Packard Foundation, Ford Foundation
For decades, the stock market has been a reliable source of income for the nation's philanthropic foundations. But as the bull market comes to an end, many are asking the same question: "What...more
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Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations
This research study also looks at the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the global Philanthropy Funds sector, including supply chain analysis,...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations
This research study also looks at the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the global Philanthropy Funds sector, including supply chain analysis,...more
New Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation CEO: 'There's so much potential to help communities ...
Foundation: Ford Foundation
... of its revenue comes from patient services, narrowing profit margins have spurred the organization to look for new ways to boost...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
... of its revenue comes from patient services, narrowing profit margins have spurred the organization to look for new ways to boost...more
Two Years On, Foundations Stand By Issuing Bonds In Pandemic
Foundation: Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Bush Foundation, California Endowment, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Kellogg Foundation, Lilly Endowment
When the Ford Foundation took the unprecedented step in June 2020 of issuing $1 billion in debt to help stabilize other nonprofits, it delighted investors and inspired several other large foundations...more
Foundation: Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Bush Foundation, California Endowment, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Kellogg Foundation, Lilly Endowment
When the Ford Foundation took the unprecedented step in June 2020 of issuing $1 billion in debt to help stabilize other nonprofits, it delighted investors and inspired several other large foundations...more
Illustrative Grants from Ford Foundation
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Center for Studies of the State and Society-$493,706
Center for Studies of the State and Society-$150,000
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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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