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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
Major funders call for increased support of Black feminists - AP News
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Satterberg Foundation, Ford Foundation
... Thursday from some of philanthropy's most influential organizations including ... Satterberg Foundation, and Wellspring Philanthropic...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Satterberg Foundation, Ford Foundation
... Thursday from some of philanthropy's most influential organizations including ... Satterberg Foundation, and Wellspring Philanthropic...more
Major funders call for increased support of Black feminists - The Independent
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation
The need to increase funding for Black feminist organizations is urgent, according to an open letter from some of philanthropy's most...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation
The need to increase funding for Black feminist organizations is urgent, according to an open letter from some of philanthropy's most...more
Dozens of journalism groups join coalition to save local news - Axios
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation
... billion in relief for local news companies through philanthropy, ... as well as major journalism philanthropic groups, such as the...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation
... billion in relief for local news companies through philanthropy, ... as well as major journalism philanthropic groups, such as the...more
Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Adds Entrepreneur to Board of Directors
Tennessee's Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital has a new board memberand it's not your usual hospital board member. H.Laws McCullough III, co-owner of software company Provident Solutions and a...more
Tennessee's Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital has a new board memberand it's not your usual hospital board member. H.Laws McCullough III, co-owner of software company Provident Solutions and a...more
Gates, Soros, and Ford Foundations Pushing Policy Through Arabella'S dark Money” Machine
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Foundation to Promote Open Society, Ford Foundation
"Can Americans even distinguish between charity and politics any longer?" That's the questionBlurring Lines sets out to answer in a look at the Arabella Advisors lobbying network, which it says is...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Foundation to Promote Open Society, Ford Foundation
"Can Americans even distinguish between charity and politics any longer?" That's the questionBlurring Lines sets out to answer in a look at the Arabella Advisors lobbying network, which it says is...more
Capital Classics Announces Full Cast, Creative And Conversation Leaders For WATER BY ...
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
James And The Giant Peach Jr. Tolland Middle School (9/19-9/19). Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical Jr Massey Theater...more
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
James And The Giant Peach Jr. Tolland Middle School (9/19-9/19). Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical Jr Massey Theater...more
Graduate Summer Bridge Program Recognized as a 'Program to Watch' - UC Merced News
Foundation: Ford Foundation
UC Merced's is one of only 10 programs being recognized as an innovative and/or up-and-coming Program to Watch in 2022 that are also making...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
UC Merced's is one of only 10 programs being recognized as an innovative and/or up-and-coming Program to Watch in 2022 that are also making...more
Bill Gates Says His Giving Approach Won't Change — Even as MacKenzie Scott and Others ...
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
At a time when donors like MacKenzie Scott are upending traditional approaches to philanthropy, Bill Gates pledged today in a personal blog...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
At a time when donors like MacKenzie Scott are upending traditional approaches to philanthropy, Bill Gates pledged today in a personal blog...more
NY Artists receives guaranteed income in ambitious program - The Ticker
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Qualifying disciplines include crafts, dance, design, film, literary arts, media arts, music and theater. Applicants ranged from 18 to 65 years...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Qualifying disciplines include crafts, dance, design, film, literary arts, media arts, music and theater. Applicants ranged from 18 to 65 years...more
Ford Foundation's Efforts to Elevate Disability Rights Holds Lessons for Other Grant Makers
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
For years, disability rights and inclusion were too often an afterthought in philanthropy. Our own institution, the Ford...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
For years, disability rights and inclusion were too often an afterthought in philanthropy. Our own institution, the Ford...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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