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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
Wayne County Pulls Commitment Of $32M For New Small Business Fund
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Ford Foundation, Kresge Foundation
Michigan's Wayne County was supposed to pump $32 million into a fund that would help small businesses in areas affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, it has pulled the plug, the Detroit Free...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Ford Foundation, Kresge Foundation
Michigan's Wayne County was supposed to pump $32 million into a fund that would help small businesses in areas affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, it has pulled the plug, the Detroit Free...more
Rochester Area Community Foundation leader Jennifer Leonard retires
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation, Ford Foundation
Jennifer Leonard is retiring after serving as president of the Rochester Area Community Foundation for nearly 30...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation, Ford Foundation
Jennifer Leonard is retiring after serving as president of the Rochester Area Community Foundation for nearly 30...more
The 2022 Nonprofit Power 100
Foundation: Atlantic Philanthropies, Commonwealth Fund, Ford Foundation, New York Community Trust
Sheena Wright, New York City's deputy mayor for strategic initiatives, "remains an influential leader in the nonprofit space, as perhaps the most important figure within City Hall dealing with the...more
Foundation: Atlantic Philanthropies, Commonwealth Fund, Ford Foundation, New York Community Trust
Sheena Wright, New York City's deputy mayor for strategic initiatives, "remains an influential leader in the nonprofit space, as perhaps the most important figure within City Hall dealing with the...more
Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts: BCG's Innovative Structure - Non Profit News
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The authors reflect on how the BCG strategy revives unions, ... based at Rutgers University's School of Management and Labor...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The authors reflect on how the BCG strategy revives unions, ... based at Rutgers University's School of Management and Labor...more
Creating Wealth With 'Baby Bonds' - Chronicle of Philanthropy
Foundation: Ford Foundation
He had to think about transitioning from high school to college, figuring out financial aid, feeding and housing himself, and the economic straits...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
He had to think about transitioning from high school to college, figuring out financial aid, feeding and housing himself, and the economic straits...more
Guest Essay: A More Inclusive Global Order Is Possible - Ford Foundation
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
U.S. House of Representatives, 1st Congressional District - Debate Video
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
Philanthropy Funds Market: Worldwide Industry to Boost in the Period of 2021-2027
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
The global Philanthropy Funds Market 2020 Research Report, Growth Trends and Competitive Analysis Forecast to...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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