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.

Web Address

www.fordfound.org

Social Media Links

Twitter - @FordFoundation

Foundation Grants and Resources





    

Recent News from Ford Foundation


Getty Trust President James Cuno to Retire After a Decade
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation

... research, museum presentation, and philanthropy, and I am so grateful to the ... Under Cuno, the Getty Trust has continued its role as a...more

Philanthropy Funds Market Expectation Surges with Rising Demand and Changing Trends
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, J. Paul Getty Trust, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations

"Philanthropy Funds Market By Sources, End-Users and key players - Smithsonian Institution, Open Society Foundations, Wellcome Trust,...more

Market Intelligence PlatformX4Impact Shows Strong Growth
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Hewlett Foundation

... data and services accessible for the nonprofit sector and tech for good innovators through free search, premium tools and management...more

Philanthropy Funds Market Expected To Reach Highest CAGR by 2026 : Smithsonian Institution ...
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations

The global Philanthropy Funds market research report is intended to elaborate market opportunities and the potential for the producers,...more

Jamsetji Tata tops global philanthropy list
Foundation: Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Ford Foundation

The total philanthropic value of Tata is made up of 66 per cent of Tata Sons, estimated at $100bn, solely based on the value of listed...more

Philanthropy Funds Market SWOT Analysis, Rising Trends, New Technologies with Top Players ...
Foundation: Ford Foundation

Philanthropy Funds Market research report insight provides that the substantial projections of this marketplace. Additionally, it serves a...more

New Bedford Foundation Joins Fight Against Racism [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]

The Southcoast Community Foundation is joining the fight against racism. The New Bedford-based foundation recently announced the formation of...more

Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies Announces Scholarship for BIPOC ...
Foundation: Ford Foundation

INDUSTRY KEYWORD: OTHER CONSUMER MENTAL HEALTH WOMEN MEN PHILANTHROPY UNIVERSITY CONSUMER HEALTH...more

Students earn accolades for creative writing
Foundation: Ford Foundation

Grand Rapids — One day while sitting in history class, Kraft Meadows Middle School eighth-grader Sam Temple was having a tough day, so he...more

Bugg-Levine Stepping Down At Re-Missioned Nff
Foundation: Ford Foundation

Antony Bugg-Levine will step down as CEO of the Nonprofit Finance Fund.The organization reported total revenue of $22.5 million including $12.6 million in loan interest and fees and $9.8 million 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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