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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
Grant money available for projects benefitting Hebron residents - Yahoo News
10—HEBRON — Applications for grant money to be used on projects that will benefit Hebron residents are now being accepted. The Hartford...more
10—HEBRON — Applications for grant money to be used on projects that will benefit Hebron residents are now being accepted. The Hartford...more
Philanthropies Facing A Bear Market
Foundation: Packard Foundation, Ford Foundation
For decades, the stock market has been a reliable source of income for the nation's philanthropic foundations. But as the bull market comes to an end, many are asking the same question: "What...more
Foundation: Packard Foundation, Ford Foundation
For decades, the stock market has been a reliable source of income for the nation's philanthropic foundations. But as the bull market comes to an end, many are asking the same question: "What...more
Philanthropy Funds Market 2022 Growth Scope, Future Expectations - The Sports Forward
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations
This research study also looks at the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the global Philanthropy Funds sector, including supply chain analysis,...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations
This research study also looks at the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the global Philanthropy Funds sector, including supply chain analysis,...more
New Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation CEO: 'There's so much potential to help communities ...
Foundation: Ford Foundation
... of its revenue comes from patient services, narrowing profit margins have spurred the organization to look for new ways to boost...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
... of its revenue comes from patient services, narrowing profit margins have spurred the organization to look for new ways to boost...more
Two Years On, Foundations Stand By Issuing Bonds In Pandemic
Foundation: Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Bush Foundation, California Endowment, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Kellogg Foundation, Lilly Endowment
When the Ford Foundation took the unprecedented step in June 2020 of issuing $1 billion in debt to help stabilize other nonprofits, it delighted investors and inspired several other large foundations...more
Foundation: Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Bush Foundation, California Endowment, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Kellogg Foundation, Lilly Endowment
When the Ford Foundation took the unprecedented step in June 2020 of issuing $1 billion in debt to help stabilize other nonprofits, it delighted investors and inspired several other large foundations...more
Philanthropy Funds Market 2022 | Outlook, Growth By Top Companies, Regions, Types ...
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, J. Paul Getty Trust, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations
The new report on Global Philanthropy Funds Market offers in-depth coverage of the industry and important market trends with historical...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, J. Paul Getty Trust, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations
The new report on Global Philanthropy Funds Market offers in-depth coverage of the industry and important market trends with historical...more
APAC, Europe, America region to emerge as lucrative growth avenue for Philanthropy ...
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, J. Paul Getty Trust, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations
The business intelligence report of Philanthropy Funds market size analyses factors spurring and hindering industry expansion between...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, J. Paul Getty Trust, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations
The business intelligence report of Philanthropy Funds market size analyses factors spurring and hindering industry expansion between...more
Investors Are Embracing ESG But Avoiding Impact. What They're Missing. - Barron's
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
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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