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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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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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Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, J. Paul Getty Trust, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations
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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
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Foundation: Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation, McKnight Foundation
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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
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Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
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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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Despite exponential growth of impact investing over the past decade, wealth inequality, conflict, and global heating have only worsened. Is...more
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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
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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