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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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A social club for women with autism
Foundation: Arcus Foundation, Ford Foundation
The nonprofit social club in the Flatiron District of Manhattan provides ... CUNY on a university-wide strategy for supporting students after justice involvement; ... Alger Management; and Gary...more
Foundation: Arcus Foundation, Ford Foundation
The nonprofit social club in the Flatiron District of Manhattan provides ... CUNY on a university-wide strategy for supporting students after justice involvement; ... Alger Management; and Gary...more
Inside The Massive, Coordinated Push To Make Sure A Census Citizenship Question Does Not ...
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Kellogg Foundation, Open Society Foundations
That increased investment from philanthropy has been crucial for the coordinated network of advocacy groups across the country. Major...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Kellogg Foundation, Open Society Foundations
That increased investment from philanthropy has been crucial for the coordinated network of advocacy groups across the country. Major...more
Leveraging the Disability-Related SDGs in Grantmaking
Foundation: Ford Foundation
In support of the Disability Hub Europe project, the European Foundation Centre's Disability Thematic Network is hosting a webinar, titled "Leveraging the disability-related SDGs in your...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
In support of the Disability Hub Europe project, the European Foundation Centre's Disability Thematic Network is hosting a webinar, titled "Leveraging the disability-related SDGs in your...more
Scholarship recipients honored by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
HARTFORD– The 2019 scholarship recipients were honored by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving this week. The foundation awarded...more
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
HARTFORD– The 2019 scholarship recipients were honored by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving this week. The foundation awarded...more
Fg's Social Security Programmes: Lawyer, Csos Advocate Better Funding
Foundation: Ford Foundation
FG's social security programmes: Lawyer, CSOs advocate better funding.Lawyer Gabriel Ojumah and national convener United Action for Democracy (UAD) call on the Federal Government to release funds...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
FG's social security programmes: Lawyer, CSOs advocate better funding.Lawyer Gabriel Ojumah and national convener United Action for Democracy (UAD) call on the Federal Government to release funds...more
Philanthropy is the Ultimate 'Risk Capital'
Foundation: Ford Foundation
In a Denver Post article, philanthropy is discussed as the ultimate "risk capital." According to Bill Gates, renowned business magnate and philanthropist, philanthropy is taking much bigger risks...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
In a Denver Post article, philanthropy is discussed as the ultimate "risk capital." According to Bill Gates, renowned business magnate and philanthropist, philanthropy is taking much bigger risks...more
Aisha Buhari Got It Wrong This Time
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Aisha Buhari's claims that the National Social Investment Programme (NSIP) is a failure flies in the face of available evidence and loud testimonies.For instance, ActionAid, in a recent report, said...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Aisha Buhari's claims that the National Social Investment Programme (NSIP) is a failure flies in the face of available evidence and loud testimonies.For instance, ActionAid, in a recent report, said...more
Buhari's Social Investment Schemes Improving Lives €” Actionaid
Foundation: Ford Foundation
ActionAid Nigeria, an international not-for-profit outfit has said Nigeria's social investment programmes are improving the lives of its citizens.The outfit said the organisation was able to monitor...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
ActionAid Nigeria, an international not-for-profit outfit has said Nigeria's social investment programmes are improving the lives of its citizens.The outfit said the organisation was able to monitor...more
Connecticut summer camps benefit from Hartford Foundation education funding
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Connecticut summer camps benefit from Hartford Foundation education ... On Monday, the Hartford Foundation announced $810,250 in grants...more
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Connecticut summer camps benefit from Hartford Foundation education ... On Monday, the Hartford Foundation announced $810,250 in grants...more
Wealthy families seek – and find – market-rate returns from 'values-aligned' investing
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
... investments, from responsible and sustainable investing to impact investing. ... Impact investment advance financial and social and/or...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
... investments, from responsible and sustainable investing to impact investing. ... Impact investment advance financial and social and/or...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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