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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: Ford Foundation
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Foundation: Ford Foundation
For example, it is philanthropic foundations who have injected critical race theory into society. The Ford Foundation spent $665 million on...more
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Foundation: Ford Foundation, Nathan Cummings Foundation
"We know that graduate school is the primary gateway to a career as a dramatic writer," said Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Nathan Cummings Foundation
"We know that graduate school is the primary gateway to a career as a dramatic writer," said Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn...more
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Foundation: Gates Foundation, Packard Foundation, Ford Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Kellogg Foundation, Lilly Endowment, Bloomberg Philanthropies
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Foundation: Ford Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies
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15 Latinx Artist Fellows Receive $50K Grants - Hyperallergic
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Tanya Aguiñiga, Amalia Mesa-Bains, and Vincent Valdez are among the recipients of this year's grants, funded by the Ford and Mellon...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Tanya Aguiñiga, Amalia Mesa-Bains, and Vincent Valdez are among the recipients of this year's grants, funded by the Ford and Mellon...more
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving grants $825000 to summer camps, learning and job programs
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, Rockefeller Foundation, J. Paul Getty Trust, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations
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Foundation: Ford Foundation
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Foundation: Ford Foundation
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Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations
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Action Canada for Population and Development-$325,000
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