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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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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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Accelerating charitable giving
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Telluride Foundation
This is how philanthropy should function — addressing today's ... “Today's tax laws do not sufficiently incentivize these philanthropic vehicles...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Telluride Foundation
This is how philanthropy should function — addressing today's ... “Today's tax laws do not sufficiently incentivize these philanthropic vehicles...more
Nonprofits in the Biden Administration: Foundations and Philanthropy
Foundation: Gill Foundation, Ford Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Open Society Foundations, Bloomberg Philanthropies, Laura and John Arnold Foundation
When Joe Biden announced the makeup of his transition team, the Capital Research Center noted that more than 20 team members were "identified as being employed by left-of-center philanthropic...more
Foundation: Gill Foundation, Ford Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Open Society Foundations, Bloomberg Philanthropies, Laura and John Arnold Foundation
When Joe Biden announced the makeup of his transition team, the Capital Research Center noted that more than 20 team members were "identified as being employed by left-of-center philanthropic...more
Hartford to Open Third Emergency Grant Program to Help Small Businesses
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin's office said the City is providing $750,000 and the Hartford Foundation will fund the remaining $180,000. This round...more
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin's office said the City is providing $750,000 and the Hartford Foundation will fund the remaining $180,000. This round...more
Greenwich Country Day receives $100000 grant to support the work of its Center for Public Good
Foundation: Ford Foundation
... been awarded a prestigious Edward E. Ford Foundation Grant of $100,000 to ... The grant will help the center to cultivate partnerships with...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
... been awarded a prestigious Edward E. Ford Foundation Grant of $100,000 to ... The grant will help the center to cultivate partnerships with...more
Subject: Breakout Ideas in Funding for Equity, for Studying Education, and for Medical Research
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation
Philanthropic support of global human-rights groups reached a record $3.7 ... The Disability Inclusion Fund, administered by Borealis...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation
Philanthropic support of global human-rights groups reached a record $3.7 ... The Disability Inclusion Fund, administered by Borealis...more
Grants to Advance Global Human Rights Rise to US$3.7 Billion
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Foundation to Promote Open Society, California Endowment, Ford Foundation, Johnson Foundation
While the data is from 2018—largely to capture figures from U.S. foundations reported on annual tax filings—the authors point out its relevance...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Foundation to Promote Open Society, California Endowment, Ford Foundation, Johnson Foundation
While the data is from 2018—largely to capture figures from U.S. foundations reported on annual tax filings—the authors point out its relevance...more
Four Texas-based artists among 15 to receive inaugural $50000 US Latinx Artist Fellowship
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Two of the nation's largest philanthropic organizations — Ford Foundation and the Mellon Foundation — have committed $5 million to the...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Two of the nation's largest philanthropic organizations — Ford Foundation and the Mellon Foundation — have committed $5 million to the...more
Ford and Mellon Foundations Expand Initiative for Disabled Artists
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Kang, the program director for arts and culture at the Mellon Foundation, said in an interview on Thursday. The next class of fellows will be announced...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Kang, the program director for arts and culture at the Mellon Foundation, said in an interview on Thursday. The next class of fellows will be announced...more
Foundations to Support US Latino Artists With Cash Grants
Foundation: Ford Foundation
General philanthropic support to Latino recipients is small relative to their ... According to Hispanics in Philanthropy, an advocacy group, Latino arts and culture grants declined from $40.2 million...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
General philanthropic support to Latino recipients is small relative to their ... According to Hispanics in Philanthropy, an advocacy group, Latino arts and culture grants declined from $40.2 million...more
Pittsburgh's Heinz Endowments to dole out $10M to Western Pa.'s Black arts, cultural groups
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Heinz Endowments
The Heinz Endowments — a grant-making giant headquartered in Downtown Pittsburgh that doles out money to support nonprofits and...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Heinz Endowments
The Heinz Endowments — a grant-making giant headquartered in Downtown Pittsburgh that doles out money to support nonprofits and...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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