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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
George Soros Is Making Changes at His Foundation While He Still Can - The New York Times
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations
Mr. Malloch-Brown says the transformation will put the philanthropy, ... The plan is to concentrate bigger philanthropic bets at the global...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations
Mr. Malloch-Brown says the transformation will put the philanthropy, ... The plan is to concentrate bigger philanthropic bets at the global...more
Opinion:Working together, we can achieve greater equity in our region - The CT Mirror
As we approach our 100th Anniversary, and as the largest community foundation in the state, the Hartford Foundation is committed to being a leading voice...more
As we approach our 100th Anniversary, and as the largest community foundation in the state, the Hartford Foundation is committed to being a leading voice...more
The woking class American philanthropy turns left - The Economist
Foundation: Ford Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, California Wellness Foundation
In April the Ford Foundation announced $1bn in funding for social justice. The month before Goldman Sachs, a bank, trumpeted $100m in grants to curb...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, California Wellness Foundation
In April the Ford Foundation announced $1bn in funding for social justice. The month before Goldman Sachs, a bank, trumpeted $100m in grants to curb...more
NGAAP Philanthropic Collective gives back, gives Black in Charlotte - Q City Metro
Foundation: Ford Foundation
This August marked the 10th anniversary of Black Philanthropy Month (BPM). But what you may not know is how NGAAP, along with the Charlotte community,...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
This August marked the 10th anniversary of Black Philanthropy Month (BPM). But what you may not know is how NGAAP, along with the Charlotte community,...more
5 Things To Know About High-Net-Worth Family Philanthropy - Financial Advisor Magazine
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation
Family philanthropy is a key driver of social change and a great way for ... and persistently pursuing their philanthropic missions and effecting...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation
Family philanthropy is a key driver of social change and a great way for ... and persistently pursuing their philanthropic missions and effecting...more
11 projects receive funding in Hebron - Journal Inquirer
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
HEBRON — Eleven projects have received funding from the Hebron Greater Together Community fund through the Hartford Foundation for Public...more
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
HEBRON — Eleven projects have received funding from the Hebron Greater Together Community fund through the Hartford Foundation for Public...more
jonathan sandville joins african american board leadership institute as president and ceo
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Philanthropy executive Jonathan Sandville has joined The African ... in the philanthropic arena and a strong track record in developing...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Philanthropy executive Jonathan Sandville has joined The African ... in the philanthropic arena and a strong track record in developing...more
Philanthropy Can Help Communities Weed Out Inequity in Automated Decision Making Tools
In the other, New York City deployed data to root out landlords who discriminated against tenants using housing vouchers. The second story shows...more
In the other, New York City deployed data to root out landlords who discriminated against tenants using housing vouchers. The second story shows...more
Impact Finance Bulletin: $30M to Close Racial Wealth Gap; New Fund to Leverage $1Bn for Small Farmers
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
The Ford Foundation has given $30 million to a private equity fund that aims to close the racial wealth gap through employee ownership, Fortune reports. The Legacy Fund I, launched by Apis &...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
The Ford Foundation has given $30 million to a private equity fund that aims to close the racial wealth gap through employee ownership, Fortune reports. The Legacy Fund I, launched by Apis &...more
Hartford to Offer Third Emergency Grant Program to Help Small Businesses
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
The grants are courtesy of a partnership between the city, the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving and Capital for Change. “We have testimony...more
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
The grants are courtesy of a partnership between the city, the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving and Capital for Change. “We have testimony...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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