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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: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
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Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Buchanan '92 is the president of the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP), a leading provider of data on philanthropic effectiveness. He is...more
Week in Review: Protests Against Ford Foundation Ramp Up; New Museum Protest Shut Down in ...
Foundation: Ford Foundation
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Foundation: Ford Foundation
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How Being a 13-Year-Old Busboy Prepared Darren Walker to Lead the Ford Foundation
Foundation: Ford Foundation
... of the Ford Foundation, he oversees a $13 billion philanthropic giant. .... But on the other hand, I think, in philanthropy we have to have a sense...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
... of the Ford Foundation, he oversees a $13 billion philanthropic giant. .... But on the other hand, I think, in philanthropy we have to have a sense...more
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Foundation: Ford Foundation
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Foundation: Ford Foundation
Borealis Philanthropy just announced its new Racial Equity in Journalism Fund, which has raised $3.6 million to date, with plans to start making...more
Ford Foundation president asking $4.2M for NYC pad
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Darren Walker, president of the philanthropic Ford Foundation, is about to list his NoMad apartment for $4.2 million. The home is on the 12th floor of...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Darren Walker, president of the philanthropic Ford Foundation, is about to list his NoMad apartment for $4.2 million. The home is on the 12th floor of...more
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Foundation: Ford Foundation
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Foundation: Ford Foundation
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Community Foundation Update (08/24/19)
Foundation: Communities Foundation of Texas, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Oklahoma City Community Foundation, Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation, Rhode Island Foundation, San Diego Foundation
The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving has announced a two-year, $200,000 grant to the Hartford Consortium for Higher Education, which will...more
Foundation: Communities Foundation of Texas, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Oklahoma City Community Foundation, Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation, Rhode Island Foundation, San Diego Foundation
The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving has announced a two-year, $200,000 grant to the Hartford Consortium for Higher Education, which will...more
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Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater New Haven
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Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater New Haven
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Foundation: Ford Foundation
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Foundation: Ford Foundation
U.N.defines an NGO as, "any non-profit, voluntary citizens' group which is [t]ask-oriented and driven by people with a common interest" The NGO industry has developed a professionalized class of...more
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Accion Latina-$25,000
Acorn Housing Corporation-$200,000
Action Canada for Population and Development-$325,000
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