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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.
Web Address
www.fordfound.org
Social Media Links
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
Darren Walker, President of Ford Foundation, Will Step Down by the End of 2025
Foundation: Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Ford Foundation
The foundation said Monday that he will step down from his role by the end of 2025.A search committee has been convened to find Walker's replacement.Walker oversaw major investments in advocating for...more
Foundation: Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Ford Foundation
The foundation said Monday that he will step down from his role by the end of 2025.A search committee has been convened to find Walker's replacement.Walker oversaw major investments in advocating for...more
Ford Foundation President Darren Walker Will Step Down at End of 2025 - Art News
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The foundation said Monday that he will step down from his role by the end of 2025.A search committee has been convened to find Walker's replacement.Walker oversaw major investments in advocating for...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The foundation said Monday that he will step down from his role by the end of 2025.A search committee has been convened to find Walker's replacement.Walker oversaw major investments in advocating for...more
Darren Walker, prez of Ford Foundation, to step down by end of 2025 - Business Standard
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The foundation said Monday that he will step down from his role by the end of 2025.A search committee has been convened to find Walker's replacement.Walker oversaw major investments in advocating for...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The foundation said Monday that he will step down from his role by the end of 2025.A search committee has been convened to find Walker's replacement.Walker oversaw major investments in advocating for...more
Darren Walker, President of Ford Foundation, Will Step Down by End of 2025
Foundation: Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Ford Foundation
Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation, will step down by end of 2025.Walker, 64, has been named one of Rolling Stone's "25 People Shaping the Future" and Time's "100 Most Influential...more
Foundation: Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Ford Foundation
Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation, will step down by end of 2025.Walker, 64, has been named one of Rolling Stone's "25 People Shaping the Future" and Time's "100 Most Influential...more
Philanthropy Ford Foundation | Business & Finance | citizentribune.com
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation, will step down by end of 2025.Walker, 64, has been named one of Rolling Stone's "25 People Shaping the Future" and Time's "100 Most Influential...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation, will step down by end of 2025.Walker, 64, has been named one of Rolling Stone's "25 People Shaping the Future" and Time's "100 Most Influential...more
Gov't says still awaits response on Ford Foundation's grantmaking in Kenya - Citizen Digital
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation, will step down by end of 2025.Walker, 64, has been named one of Rolling Stone's "25 People Shaping the Future" and Time's "100 Most Influential...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation, will step down by end of 2025.Walker, 64, has been named one of Rolling Stone's "25 People Shaping the Future" and Time's "100 Most Influential...more
Check our website, Ford Foundation tells GoK on requested funding data - Daily Nation
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation, will step down by end of 2025.Walker, 64, has been named one of Rolling Stone's "25 People Shaping the Future" and Time's "100 Most Influential...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation, will step down by end of 2025.Walker, 64, has been named one of Rolling Stone's "25 People Shaping the Future" and Time's "100 Most Influential...more
Megaphone Philanthropy
Foundation: Marguerite Casey Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Ford Foundation
Peter Bergen says the line between charity and politics can be extraordinarily blurry.Bergen: Peaceful protest is crucial to a functioning democracy, but would Americans collectively consider it to...more
Foundation: Marguerite Casey Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Ford Foundation
Peter Bergen says the line between charity and politics can be extraordinarily blurry.Bergen: Peaceful protest is crucial to a functioning democracy, but would Americans collectively consider it to...more
The Foundation of American Folly
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The Ford Foundation, one of the five largest philanthropists in the US, has come under fire in the past for its support of far-left groups. Now, however, it's back in the news for another reason:...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The Ford Foundation, one of the five largest philanthropists in the US, has come under fire in the past for its support of far-left groups. Now, however, it's back in the news for another reason:...more
Video: Detroit Icons Honored Ahead of Michigan Central Station Re-Opening Concert
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Detroit's newly reopened Michigan Central Station was feted with a star-studded concert last night by Patti Smith, Jack White, The Clark Sisters, Kierra Sheard, Illa J, and Slum Village, WXYZ...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Detroit's newly reopened Michigan Central Station was feted with a star-studded concert last night by Patti Smith, Jack White, The Clark Sisters, Kierra Sheard, Illa J, and Slum Village, WXYZ...more
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Njabulo Simakahle Ndebele-$139,500
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