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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: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation
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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
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Hollywood producer's new nonprofit to boost diverse creators - Portland Press Herald
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation
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Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation
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Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
The Board of Directors of the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, the community foundation for Hartford and 28 surrounding...more
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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Foundation: Ford Foundation
"We just feel a real calling that we have to answer the community's needs, and we're not going to be able to do it without...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
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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: Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, Ford Foundation
... with additional support from the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, the Infusion...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, Ford Foundation
... with additional support from the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, the Infusion...more
NPOs To Benefit From Apple Suit Alleging Spyware Attack - The NonProfit Times
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Embroiled in a lawsuit against an Israeli spyware company, Apple has made a $10 million grant to the Ford Foundation's Dignity and Justice...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Embroiled in a lawsuit against an Israeli spyware company, Apple has made a $10 million grant to the Ford Foundation's Dignity and Justice...more
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Foundation: Ford Foundation
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Foundation: Ford Foundation
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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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