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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
1.6M in Grants From Ny Women's Foundation Focus on Economic Security and Justice
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
A total of $1,605,000 in grants awarded to 25 organizations working to promote economic security and justice for women and families throughout New York City.Since 1987, The New York Women's...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
A total of $1,605,000 in grants awarded to 25 organizations working to promote economic security and justice for women and families throughout New York City.Since 1987, The New York Women's...more
Who's Giving to Protect Journalists in the Age of Trump?
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation, Overbrook Foundation
Yet, the philanthropy of eBay founder Omidyar was nine times larger than what nearly 2,000 individual donors gave collectively over the past...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation, Overbrook Foundation
Yet, the philanthropy of eBay founder Omidyar was nine times larger than what nearly 2,000 individual donors gave collectively over the past...more
Program Officer (Ford Foundation)
Foundation: Ford Foundation
... civic institutions, advocacy groups, and organizing networks, and works closely with elected officials, business leaders, and philanthropic...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
... civic institutions, advocacy groups, and organizing networks, and works closely with elected officials, business leaders, and philanthropic...more
Community Foundation Update (1/14/17)
Foundation: California Community Foundation, Central Indiana Community Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Santa Barbara Foundation, Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, Greater New Orleans Foundation, Seattle Foundation, Vermont Community Foundation
The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham has named Ruffner Page as chairman of its board of directors and appointed William Hereford...more
Foundation: California Community Foundation, Central Indiana Community Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Santa Barbara Foundation, Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, Greater New Orleans Foundation, Seattle Foundation, Vermont Community Foundation
The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham has named Ruffner Page as chairman of its board of directors and appointed William Hereford...more
The John A. Hartford Foundation Announces Hiring of George Suttles as Program Officer
Foundation: John A. Hartford Foundation
Before joining the Foundation, he was a Senior Philanthropic Relationship ... Studies from the Indiana University Lilly Family School of...more
Foundation: John A. Hartford Foundation
Before joining the Foundation, he was a Senior Philanthropic Relationship ... Studies from the Indiana University Lilly Family School of...more
Kellogg Foundation Made Huge Grants to John Podesta's Center for American Progress
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation, Kellogg Foundation, Wyss Foundation
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation gave nearly two million dollars to the John Podesta-founded Center for American Progress and a closely...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation, Kellogg Foundation, Wyss Foundation
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation gave nearly two million dollars to the John Podesta-founded Center for American Progress and a closely...more
Community Foundation Update (12/24/16)
Foundation: Boston Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Alaska Community Foundation, Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, Community Foundation of Louisville, Greater New Orleans Foundation, Seattle Foundation
Alabama. The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham has announced $1,254,000 in grants to thirty-two area nonprofits working to...more
Foundation: Boston Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Alaska Community Foundation, Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, Community Foundation of Louisville, Greater New Orleans Foundation, Seattle Foundation
Alabama. The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham has announced $1,254,000 in grants to thirty-two area nonprofits working to...more
Seniors Job Bank Gets Financial Boost
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
The grant is from the Stanley D. and Hinda N. Fisher Fund at Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, the community foundation for Hartford and...more
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
The grant is from the Stanley D. and Hinda N. Fisher Fund at Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, the community foundation for Hartford and...more
Willard appointed as interim leader for Aurora Foundation
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
... grantmaking, philanthropy, strategic planning and communications. ... “Aurora is recognized as a highly respected philanthropic organization...more
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
... grantmaking, philanthropy, strategic planning and communications. ... “Aurora is recognized as a highly respected philanthropic organization...more
Knight Foundation earmarks $1.5 million for media outlets
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation
The Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting are providing funding to support the cooperative's...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation
The Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting are providing funding to support the cooperative's...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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