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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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Recent News from Ford Foundation
Vulcan taps Ford Foundation operations chief as new CFO
Foundation: Ford Foundation
“Philanthropy is at the heart of my professional and personal passion,” Bernstein said in a news release. “Vulcan's diverse philanthropic portfolio,...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
“Philanthropy is at the heart of my professional and personal passion,” Bernstein said in a news release. “Vulcan's diverse philanthropic portfolio,...more
Vulcan hires a finance chief from the Ford Foundation as Paul Allen's philanthropic legacy takes ...
Foundation: Ford Foundation
John Bernstein was most recently the chief operating officer of the Ford Foundation, the philanthropy established in 1936 by Edsel Ford, son...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
John Bernstein was most recently the chief operating officer of the Ford Foundation, the philanthropy established in 1936 by Edsel Ford, son...more
East Windsor Seeks Advisory Committee For Grant-Making Program
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
East Windsor's seven-member Selection Committee is now seeking applications for the Advisory Committee.The committee will establish the grant-making process for $100,000 in funds from the Hartford...more
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
East Windsor's seven-member Selection Committee is now seeking applications for the Advisory Committee.The committee will establish the grant-making process for $100,000 in funds from the Hartford...more
CRT's 2020 National Arts Show Accepting Submissions thru Feb. 7
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
For nearly 30 years, the Community Renewal Team (CRT) has hosted an annual National Arts Program® (NAP), providing an opportunity for all...more
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
For nearly 30 years, the Community Renewal Team (CRT) has hosted an annual National Arts Program® (NAP), providing an opportunity for all...more
Pro and amateur artists of all ages in Hartford, Middlesex counties invited to enter National Arts ...
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
The 29th annual National Arts Program Show is accepting submissions of artworks from both professional and nonprofessional artists of all ages...more
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
The 29th annual National Arts Program Show is accepting submissions of artworks from both professional and nonprofessional artists of all ages...more
UA Department of Poultry Science Receives Funding from USPOULTRY Foundation
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The U of A Department of Poultry Science recently received a grant in the amount of $33,309.00 from the USPOULTRY Harold E. Ford...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The U of A Department of Poultry Science recently received a grant in the amount of $33,309.00 from the USPOULTRY Harold E. Ford...more
Volunteers needed for annual homeless ceusus
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
... Fairfield County's Community Foundation, Farmington Bank Community Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, and Melville...more
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
... Fairfield County's Community Foundation, Farmington Bank Community Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, and Melville...more
Ellington Community Fund Seeks Advisory Committee Nominees
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Advisory committee will identify community needs and design a grant-making process to ensure greatest impact for benefit of town...more
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Advisory committee will identify community needs and design a grant-making process to ensure greatest impact for benefit of town...more
Nonprofit Organizations Are Focus of Workshops on 2020 Census
Foundation: Connecticut Community Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy is a statewide association of ... Connecticut's nonprofits and philanthropic organizations have a special...more
Foundation: Connecticut Community Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy is a statewide association of ... Connecticut's nonprofits and philanthropic organizations have a special...more
Longtime director of Hartford immigrant resource center receives national 'I Love My Librarian' award
Foundation: Carnegie Corporation of New York, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Naficy recalled starting out with just one part-timer in 2000, when the program started out with a five-year grant from the Hartford Foundation for...more
Foundation: Carnegie Corporation of New York, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Naficy recalled starting out with just one part-timer in 2000, when the program started out with a five-year grant from the Hartford Foundation for...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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