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


APAC, Europe, America region to emerge as lucrative growth avenue for Philanthropy Funds ...
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, J. Paul Getty Trust, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations

Global Philanthropy Funds Market provides in-depth analysis of parent market trends, macro-economic indicators and governing factors along...more

Massive new McKnight Foundation program to grant $12.6 million to Minnesota BIPOC arts groups
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation, McKnight Foundation

A Minnesota native, Ross Raihala joined the Pioneer Press as pop music critic in 2004, after stints at The Forum in Fargo, N.D., and The Olympian...more

Virtual Meeting Room Services Available through the East Hartford Public Library
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving

The East Hartford Public Library has launched a virtual meeting room service through Zoom, providing a safe and convenient way of face-to-face meetings for non-profit organizations and community...more

Impact Finance Bulletin: 'World's Biggest' Investment Fund For Creative Arts Names First Investees
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation

UK: 'World's biggest' investment fund for creative arts names first five investees.New York nonprofit Community Solutions gets $100m MacArthur grant to end homelessness in five years.Church Pension...more

Avon Community Fund Issues Open Call For Grant Applications
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving

The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving is the community foundation for Hartford and 28 surrounding communities. Made possible by the gifts...more

A Memorial Tribute to Irene Hirano Inouye (1948-2020)
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Kresge Foundation

In 2016, the USC Center on Philanthropy and Public Policy (CPPP) launched the Irene Hirano Inouye Philanthropic Leadership Fund to...more

Philanthropic Groups Step Up in Last Minute Tribune Talks
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation

The clock is nearing midnight for the Chicago Tribune and efforts to prevent a takeover from controversial hedge fund Alden Global Capital....more

Maduro's New Blow to Independent Media in Venezuela
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations

... donations from foreign governments and philanthropic organizations would be a top priority. ... “There is no other source of money,” said Felipe Estefan, the Latin America director for...more

Building the Social Justice Architecture for Impact Investing
Foundation: Ford Foundation

Despite exponential growth of impact investing over the past decade, wealth inequality, conflict, and global heating have only worsened. Is...more

What does it take for capitalism to be truly inclusive?
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation

Walker co-founded the US Impact Investing Alliance, and used to head the Rockefeller Foundation which provided the seed funding to launch the...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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