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

Social Media Links

Twitter - @FordFoundation

Foundation Grants and Resources





    

Recent News from Ford Foundation


Community philanthropy: a brave new model for development funding?
Foundation: Ford Foundation

Involving local people in philanthropic projects makes communities ... Community foundations have been part of the fabric of philanthropy in...more

Vernon Public Schools Awarded $377624 Grant
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving

The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving has awarded a one-year, $377,624 grant to the Vernon school district to develop a district-wide plan...more

What role can data play in philanthropy?
Foundation: Oak Foundation, Ford Foundation

But we don't know enough about those efforts as in most countries, far more is known about government programmes than about philanthropic...more

Commentary: Now it's time to truly help working-class Americans
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Heinz Endowments, San Francisco Foundation

As someone in community philanthropy, working every day to improve the quality of life for those who are struggling economically, it's difficult...more

Women In Film Announces Winners of Annual Grant
Foundation: Ford Foundation

The Film Finishing Fund awards cash grants and in-kind production services to ... which received a Ford Foundation grant; and her music videos which were .... and an MFA in Social Documentary Film...more

Making Americans prosperous again
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Heinz Endowments, Pittsburgh Foundation, San Francisco Foundation

As someone in community philanthropy, working to improve the quality of life for those who struggle economically, it's difficult to believe him. ... 78 percent, representing every political...more

Philanthropy's drive for 'better cities' needs data and collaboration boost: experts
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Kresge Foundation

... contributions from organizations such as The Kresge Foundation, Ford Foundation and Community Foundation helped to save the Detroit Institute...more

FEATURE-Philanthropy's drive for "better cities" needs data and collaboration boost - experts
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation

... contributions from organisations such as The Kresge Foundation, Ford Foundation and Community Foundation helped to save the Detroit Institute...more

Philanthropy's drive for "better cities" needs data and deep urban knowledge
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation

"If you look at history you see that philanthropy is a largely, though not ... The number of philanthropic foundations is growing around the world,...more

FEATURE-Philanthropy's drive for "better cities" ...
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation

FEATURE-Philanthropy's drive for "better cities" needs data and ... The number of philanthropic foundations is growing around the world, most...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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