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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: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, J. Paul Getty Trust, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations
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Foundation: Carnegie Corporation of New York, Ford Foundation
Ford Foundation President Darren Walker issued a statement calling Gregorian “an icon in higher education and philanthropy — and a giant in my...more
Foundation: Carnegie Corporation of New York, Ford Foundation
Ford Foundation President Darren Walker issued a statement calling Gregorian “an icon in higher education and philanthropy — and a giant in my...more
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Foundation: Ford Foundation
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Foundation: Ford Foundation
It is ironic that his last argument with me was about Impact Investing. I eventually declined a formal role, but opted to be a friend of the project. Little...more
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Foundation: John Deere Foundation, Kansas Health Foundation, Ford Foundation
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Foundation: John Deere Foundation, Kansas Health Foundation, Ford Foundation
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Darren Walker: How the head of the Ford Foundation wants to change philanthropy
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Walker believes that in this time of stark and growing inequality -- of staggering wealth for a few, but stagnation for far too many -- philanthropy needs...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Walker believes that in this time of stark and growing inequality -- of staggering wealth for a few, but stagnation for far too many -- philanthropy needs...more
National Medal of Honor Museum receives $20 million from Jerry Jones | News | PND
Foundation: Bush Foundation, Ford Foundation
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Foundation: Bush Foundation, Ford Foundation
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Foundation: Ford Foundation, Kresge Foundation
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Foundation: Ford Foundation, Kresge Foundation
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Foundation: Ford Foundation
Darren Walker is president of the Ford Foundation, a $13 billion international social justice philanthropy. He is a member of Governor...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Darren Walker is president of the Ford Foundation, a $13 billion international social justice philanthropy. He is a member of Governor...more
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Foundation: Ford Foundation
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Foundation: Ford Foundation
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Foundation: Ford Foundation
The Ford Foundation clearly recognizes the value in investing in Black women, as on Thursday, it was announced that the philanthropic...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The Ford Foundation clearly recognizes the value in investing in Black women, as on Thursday, it was announced that the philanthropic...more
Illustrative Grants from Ford Foundation
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