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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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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
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Foundation: Ford Foundation, Heinz Endowments, Pittsburgh Foundation
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Foundation: Ford Foundation, Heinz Endowments, Pittsburgh 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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Foundation: Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation
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Foundation: Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation
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Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation
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Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation
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Action Canada for Population and Development-$325,000
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