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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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Elizabeth Freeman Center Names Divya Chaturvedi As New Executive Director
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Divya Chaturvedi is the new executive director of the Elizabeth Freeman Center.The center works to end the cycle of violence through community mobilization, advocacy and education.During her tenure,...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Divya Chaturvedi is the new executive director of the Elizabeth Freeman Center.The center works to end the cycle of violence through community mobilization, advocacy and education.During her tenure,...more
Christopher Stafford Memorial Foundation Unveiled in Honor of Late Musician's 37Th Birthday
Christopher Stafford Memorial Foundation Unveiled In Honor of Late Musician's 37th Birthday.Mark Stafford, Chris Stafford's Uncle and Board Member of the foundation, stopped by First at Four...more
Christopher Stafford Memorial Foundation Unveiled In Honor of Late Musician's 37th Birthday.Mark Stafford, Chris Stafford's Uncle and Board Member of the foundation, stopped by First at Four...more
Ford Foundation calls for strategic diasporan philanthropy to promote sustainable Africa
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Christopher Stafford Memorial Foundation Unveiled In Honor of Late Musician's 37th Birthday.Mark Stafford, Chris Stafford's Uncle and Board Member of the foundation, stopped by First at Four...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Christopher Stafford Memorial Foundation Unveiled In Honor of Late Musician's 37th Birthday.Mark Stafford, Chris Stafford's Uncle and Board Member of the foundation, stopped by First at Four...more
InfluenceWatch Podcast #329: How the Ford Foundation Took Over Storytelling
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Christopher Stafford Memorial Foundation Unveiled In Honor of Late Musician's 37th Birthday.Mark Stafford, Chris Stafford's Uncle and Board Member of the foundation, stopped by First at Four...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Christopher Stafford Memorial Foundation Unveiled In Honor of Late Musician's 37th Birthday.Mark Stafford, Chris Stafford's Uncle and Board Member of the foundation, stopped by First at Four...more
Ford Foundation, Patiti Hold Dialogue to Deepen Philanthropic Strategies For Africa
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The Office of West Africa (OWA), in partnership with PaTiTi Consulting, hosted the inaugural African Philanthropy Dialogues in London yesterday.The dialogues marked a significant step towards...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The Office of West Africa (OWA), in partnership with PaTiTi Consulting, hosted the inaugural African Philanthropy Dialogues in London yesterday.The dialogues marked a significant step towards...more
West Africa Deal Summit 2024 to Accelerate Catalytic Capital Deployment
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The second edition of the West Africa Deal Summit 2024 will be held in Lagos, Nigeria.The two-day summit is hosted alongside Impact Investing Taskforces in Senegal, Burkina Faso and Cote d'Ivoire,...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The second edition of the West Africa Deal Summit 2024 will be held in Lagos, Nigeria.The two-day summit is hosted alongside Impact Investing Taskforces in Senegal, Burkina Faso and Cote d'Ivoire,...more
Darren Walker, president of Ford Foundation, will step down by the end of 2025 - WZZM 13
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The second edition of the West Africa Deal Summit 2024 will be held in Lagos, Nigeria.The two-day summit is hosted alongside Impact Investing Taskforces in Senegal, Burkina Faso and Cote d'Ivoire,...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The second edition of the West Africa Deal Summit 2024 will be held in Lagos, Nigeria.The two-day summit is hosted alongside Impact Investing Taskforces in Senegal, Burkina Faso and Cote d'Ivoire,...more
Darren Walker, President of Ford Foundation, Will Step Down by the End of 2025
Foundation: Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Ford Foundation
Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation, will step down from his role by the end of 2025.A search committee has been convened to find Walker's replacement.Walker oversaw major investments in...more
Foundation: Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Ford Foundation
Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation, will step down from his role by the end of 2025.A search committee has been convened to find Walker's replacement.Walker oversaw major investments in...more
Darren Walker, Who Reoriented the Ford Foundation, to Step Down
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation, will step down from his role by the end of 2025.A search committee has been convened to find Walker's replacement.Walker oversaw major investments in...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation, will step down from his role by the end of 2025.A search committee has been convened to find Walker's replacement.Walker oversaw major investments in...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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