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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: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, J. Paul Getty Trust, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations
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Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, J. Paul Getty Trust, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations
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Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, J. Paul Getty Trust, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations
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Foundation: Ford Foundation
... vehicles such as impact investing. Yet the returns generated by the Ford Foundation's impact investment fund run under its Mission...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
... vehicles such as impact investing. Yet the returns generated by the Ford Foundation's impact investment fund run under its Mission...more
Hollywood producer's new nonprofit to boost diverse creators - The Washington Post
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation
The Ford Foundation, which gave $600,000 to Rideback Rise, made the grant in large part because it wants to help ensure mid career creators...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation
The Ford Foundation, which gave $600,000 to Rideback Rise, made the grant in large part because it wants to help ensure mid career creators...more
Hollywood producer's new nonprofit to boost diverse creators | Star Tribune
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The Ford Foundation, which gave $600,000 to Rideback Rise, made the grant in large part because it wants to help ensure mid career creators can...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The Ford Foundation, which gave $600,000 to Rideback Rise, made the grant in large part because it wants to help ensure mid career creators can...more
Hollywood producer's new nonprofit to boost diverse creators - WTMJ
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation
By KAY DERVISHI of The Chronicle of Philanthropy Chronicle of Philanthropy. Hollywood film producer Dan Lin — known for movies such as...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation
By KAY DERVISHI of The Chronicle of Philanthropy Chronicle of Philanthropy. Hollywood film producer Dan Lin — known for movies such as...more
Hollywood producer's new nonprofit to boost diverse creators | AP News
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation
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Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation
By KAY DERVISHI of The Chronicle of Philanthropy47 minutes ago ... Hunt, the UCLA dean, said he sees value in philanthropic dollars...more
Hollywood producer's new nonprofit to boost diverse creators - Portland Press Herald
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation
Rideback Rise hopes to raise $2 million this year. By KAY DERVISHIChronicle of...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation
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Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
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Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
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Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation
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Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation
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Illustrative Grants from Ford Foundation
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Rick KNIEF-$70,000
Njabulo Simakahle Ndebele-$139,500
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Action Canada for Population and Development-$325,000
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Childcare Charitable Group Named Top Social Enterprise
Employers For Childcare Charitable Group (EFCG), a Lisburn-based charity, has been crowned top Social Enterprise at the Ulster Final of 2014’s Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards. EFCG seeks to “make it easier for parents with dependent children to get into work and to stay in work.”