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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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Recent News from Ford Foundation
Sixty UCC students receive GH¢100000.00 grant for social change projects
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The students are expected to use the money to implement innovative responses of social impact projects to solve problems either facing the...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The students are expected to use the money to implement innovative responses of social impact projects to solve problems either facing the...more
Actionaid Wants Extension of Feeding Program to All Primary School Pupils
Foundation: Ford Foundation
ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) has urged the Federal Government to extend the Home Grown School Feeding Programme (HGSFP) to all pupils of primary schools across the country.The AAN Country Director, Mrs...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) has urged the Federal Government to extend the Home Grown School Feeding Programme (HGSFP) to all pupils of primary schools across the country.The AAN Country Director, Mrs...more
Leading from Values: The 2019 Yale Philanthropy Conference
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Kellogg Foundation
The 2019 Yale Philanthropy Conference (YPC) brought together hundreds of ... She believes that if the philanthropic world wants to see good...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Kellogg Foundation
The 2019 Yale Philanthropy Conference (YPC) brought together hundreds of ... She believes that if the philanthropic world wants to see good...more
Actionaid Calls For Extension of School Feeding Programmes to All Pupils
Foundation: Ford Foundation
ActionAid Nigeria (AAN), a non-governmental organisation (NGO), has called on the federal government to extend the Home Grown School Feeding Programme (HGSFP) to all pupils.The programme currently...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
ActionAid Nigeria (AAN), a non-governmental organisation (NGO), has called on the federal government to extend the Home Grown School Feeding Programme (HGSFP) to all pupils.The programme currently...more
Suffield programs, organizations share in $68375 in grants
SUFFIELD — The Hartford Foundation for Public giving has awarded a total of $68,375 in grants to nine organizations and programs in town...more
SUFFIELD — The Hartford Foundation for Public giving has awarded a total of $68,375 in grants to nine organizations and programs in town...more
VisionSpring Founders New Book, Dare to Matter, Invites Readers to Make a Difference in the ...
Foundation: Ford Foundation
... but dont have eyeglasses Jordan founded the social enterprise VisionSpring p p Now a social impact unicorn VisionSpring has unlocked 118...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
... but dont have eyeglasses Jordan founded the social enterprise VisionSpring p p Now a social impact unicorn VisionSpring has unlocked 118...more
Who Funded the Iso? An Analysis of the Financial Basis of Pseudo-Left Politics
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Lannan Foundation, Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Annenberg Foundation, Ford Foundation, New York Community Trust, Tides Foundation, Verizon Foundation, Annenberg Foundation, Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund, Vanguard Charitable Endowment, Schwab Charitable
The Center for Economic Research and Social Change (CERSC) was, to a great extent, funded by Democratic Party-led think tanks and nonprofits.Soros Fund Management was the sixth largest institutional...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Lannan Foundation, Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Annenberg Foundation, Ford Foundation, New York Community Trust, Tides Foundation, Verizon Foundation, Annenberg Foundation, Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund, Vanguard Charitable Endowment, Schwab Charitable
The Center for Economic Research and Social Change (CERSC) was, to a great extent, funded by Democratic Party-led think tanks and nonprofits.Soros Fund Management was the sixth largest institutional...more
Glastonbury receives $271000 in grants from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Malta House of Care Mobile Medical Clinic: $5,000 to provide physicals, blood ... Glastonbury MLK Community Initiative: $10,000 grant to support...more
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Malta House of Care Mobile Medical Clinic: $5,000 to provide physicals, blood ... Glastonbury MLK Community Initiative: $10,000 grant to support...more
Press Release: Hazelden Betty Ford To Honor Brent Canode
Foundation: Ford Foundation
... Recovery High School Initiative; an editor with the national Journal of Recovery Science; a recovery consultant with the Center for Social...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
... Recovery High School Initiative; an editor with the national Journal of Recovery Science; a recovery consultant with the Center for Social...more
Philanthropic Partnerships and Funding Collaboratives
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Women's Foundation of California, Washington Area Women's Foundation
We encourage others in philanthropy to adopt our best practices of radical generosity and collectively target investments to support the...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Women's Foundation of California, Washington Area Women's Foundation
We encourage others in philanthropy to adopt our best practices of radical generosity and collectively target investments to support the...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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