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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: Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Ford Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
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Foundation: Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Ford Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
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Fossil-Fuel Divestment Gains Momentum in Philanthropy
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Surdna Foundation, Ford Foundation, McKnight Foundation
Two of the world's biggest foundations have decided to get out of the fossil fuel business, the New York Times reports. The Ford Foundation, which has $16 billion in assets, says it will no...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Surdna Foundation, Ford Foundation, McKnight Foundation
Two of the world's biggest foundations have decided to get out of the fossil fuel business, the New York Times reports. The Ford Foundation, which has $16 billion in assets, says it will no...more
Fossil fuel divestment gains momentum in philanthropy | WTOP
Foundation: Surdna Foundation, Ford Foundation
According to the ClimateWorks Foundation, global philanthropic funding for climate change mitigation totaled $6 to $10 billion in...more
Foundation: Surdna Foundation, Ford Foundation
According to the ClimateWorks Foundation, global philanthropic funding for climate change mitigation totaled $6 to $10 billion in...more
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Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, J. Paul Getty Trust, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations
Introduction and Scope Comprehensive approach applied to the Philanthropy Funds market analysis offering valuable insights along with...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, J. Paul Getty Trust, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations
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Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
The Farmington Greater Together Community Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving recently announced its inaugural grant awards. A total...more
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
The Farmington Greater Together Community Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving recently announced its inaugural grant awards. A total...more
Adam Interviews Rochester Area Community Foundation CEO Jennifer Leonard
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
I took my first community foundation job in the early 1980s in Los Angeles and made grants as a program officer, became vice-president for grants....more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
I took my first community foundation job in the early 1980s in Los Angeles and made grants as a program officer, became vice-president for grants....more
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Foundation: Ford Foundation
Aristofani Fahmi, based in Indonesia's Riau province, is a Riau Rhythm music group program director, and seeks to empower indigenous artists who...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Aristofani Fahmi, based in Indonesia's Riau province, is a Riau Rhythm music group program director, and seeks to empower indigenous artists who...more
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Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Representatives of the Founders have been working with Hall High to craft an annual grant program to engage student-led philanthropic...more
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Representatives of the Founders have been working with Hall High to craft an annual grant program to engage student-led philanthropic...more
Who will get Powell Jobs' $3.5B gift for climate work?
Foundation: Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Ford Foundation, Lilly Endowment
The website Inside Philanthropy first reported on Waverley's DAF contributions ... does much of her philanthropic work through Emerson...more
Foundation: Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Ford Foundation, Lilly Endowment
The website Inside Philanthropy first reported on Waverley's DAF contributions ... does much of her philanthropic work through Emerson...more
Ford Foundation to Divest Millions From Fossil Fuels
Foundation: Ford Foundation
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Foundation: Ford Foundation
Who Will Get Laurene Powell Jobs's $3.5 Billion Gift for Climate Work? ... Much of her philanthropic work is done through the Emerson Collective,...more
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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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