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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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Delivering Climate Finance at the Local Level: The Dema Fund
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The fund manages almost US$6 million. It operates four separate funding streams developed for, and governed by, communities, and most grants...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The fund manages almost US$6 million. It operates four separate funding streams developed for, and governed by, communities, and most grants...more
Delivering Climate Finance at the Local Level: The Dema Fund
Foundation: Ford Foundation
IIED is researching solutions for getting climate finance to the local level. ... that support local climate action and that demonstrate innovative ways of ... and are working with Brazilian...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
IIED is researching solutions for getting climate finance to the local level. ... that support local climate action and that demonstrate innovative ways of ... and are working with Brazilian...more
How to Escape a Lion
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Land took the same test he used at NASA to select the most innovative ... At age 10, only 30% of the same children were still creative...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Land took the same test he used at NASA to select the most innovative ... At age 10, only 30% of the same children were still creative...more
Community Foundation Update (12/21/19)
Foundation: Boston Foundation, Central Indiana Community Foundation, Communities Foundation of Texas, Community Foundation of Western Nevada, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Greater Washington Community Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, Pittsburgh Foundation, Rhode Island Foundation
Since its inception in 1989, the foundation has awarded $630 million in grants and scholarships, including $69 million this year.Awards include single- and multiyear discretionary grants totaling...more
Foundation: Boston Foundation, Central Indiana Community Foundation, Communities Foundation of Texas, Community Foundation of Western Nevada, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Greater Washington Community Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, Pittsburgh Foundation, Rhode Island Foundation
Since its inception in 1989, the foundation has awarded $630 million in grants and scholarships, including $69 million this year.Awards include single- and multiyear discretionary grants totaling...more
We should treat inequality as injustice, says Ford Foundation President Darren Walker
Foundation: Ford Foundation
David Brancaccio: Andrew Carnegie's vision of philanthropy needs an ... Brancaccio: A major issue that philanthropic organizations are trying...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
David Brancaccio: Andrew Carnegie's vision of philanthropy needs an ... Brancaccio: A major issue that philanthropic organizations are trying...more
Conservation's Role in Philanthropic Giving Is Changing
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
In an effort to understand how environmental philanthropy can help ... field, demonstrate a changing landscape of philanthropic conservation...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
In an effort to understand how environmental philanthropy can help ... field, demonstrate a changing landscape of philanthropic conservation...more
Latin America impact investors set sights on social returns
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Involving governments and hammering out regulations to make impact investing more transparent would help develop the sector, said Katia...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Involving governments and hammering out regulations to make impact investing more transparent would help develop the sector, said Katia...more
#GivingTuesday2019 reports nearly $2 billion in US Donations
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
This year, we're pleased to report a total of $2,000 in donations to Philanthropy Women between our incredible supporters and a...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
This year, we're pleased to report a total of $2,000 in donations to Philanthropy Women between our incredible supporters and a...more
From generosity to justice? Review of Ford Foundation's “The New Gospel of Wealth”
Foundation: Ford Foundation
This outlines the view of the organisation on how philanthropy should be ... The same may be true of philanthropic institutions: Walker argues in...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
This outlines the view of the organisation on how philanthropy should be ... The same may be true of philanthropic institutions: Walker argues in...more
Funders Launch Donor Collaborative to Scale Impact Investing
Foundation: Surdna Foundation, Packard Foundation, Ford Foundation
A group of foundations and family offices has announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind donor collaborative aimed at scaling the field of impact investing.The Tipping Point Fund will make strategic...more
Foundation: Surdna Foundation, Packard Foundation, Ford Foundation
A group of foundations and family offices has announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind donor collaborative aimed at scaling the field of impact investing.The Tipping Point Fund will make strategic...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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