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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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Our Support for Philanthropic Freedom - Ford Foundation
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Charitable giving is expressive conduct and a form of nonpartisan, constitutionally protected speech. Philanthropy has a positive impact...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Charitable giving is expressive conduct and a form of nonpartisan, constitutionally protected speech. Philanthropy has a positive impact...more
Talking 66 Express Lanes, Students Learn the Ins and Outs of Philanthropy and ...
Foundation: Northern Piedmont Community Foundation, Piedmont Community Foundation, Ford Foundation
Virginia's I-66 Express Lanes opened a year ago, and they're already causing major headaches for drivers in northern Virginia, CBS News reports. According to a Virginia Department of...more
Foundation: Northern Piedmont Community Foundation, Piedmont Community Foundation, Ford Foundation
Virginia's I-66 Express Lanes opened a year ago, and they're already causing major headaches for drivers in northern Virginia, CBS News reports. According to a Virginia Department of...more
Social Impact Sector Recorded N434.17M Donation from 31 Philanthropists in 5 Years
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Giving back is big business in Nigeria, where 31 philanthropists have given a total of $434.17 million in the last five years, according to a new report from the African Philanthropy Forum. The...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Giving back is big business in Nigeria, where 31 philanthropists have given a total of $434.17 million in the last five years, according to a new report from the African Philanthropy Forum. The...more
Philanthropy and Multilateralism: Are Legitimacy and Performance Possible in a Chaotic Age?
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations
Mark Malloch-Brown, former deputy secretary-general of the United Nations and current head of George Soros' Open Society Foundation, delivered the commencement address at the World Bank's annual...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations
Mark Malloch-Brown, former deputy secretary-general of the United Nations and current head of George Soros' Open Society Foundation, delivered the commencement address at the World Bank's annual...more
Mcpherson: The Donors' Dilemma: Impact And/Or Infrastructure
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation
"People and communities served by charities don't need low overhead, they need high performance," three CEOs write in an open letter to donors in the Los Angeles Times. "They argue that many...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation
"People and communities served by charities don't need low overhead, they need high performance," three CEOs write in an open letter to donors in the Los Angeles Times. "They argue that many...more
Philanthropy Funds Market Is Thriving Worldwide
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations
This report researches the worldwide Philanthropy Funds market size (value, capacity, production and consumption) in key regions like North America, Europe, Asia Pacific (China, Japan) and other...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations
This report researches the worldwide Philanthropy Funds market size (value, capacity, production and consumption) in key regions like North America, Europe, Asia Pacific (China, Japan) and other...more
Kotsi and Pedraza Martinez: Nonprofits Can Become More Resilient by Spending More
Foundation: Ford Foundation
If you're a food bank, homeless shelter, or other social service organization, you probably have a tough question on your hands: How much should you spend on administrative costs? Conventional...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
If you're a food bank, homeless shelter, or other social service organization, you probably have a tough question on your hands: How much should you spend on administrative costs? Conventional...more
Billionaire-Backed Philanthropy Network Vows No Future Grants to Palestinian Terror-Tied Group
Foundation: Marguerite Casey Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Foundation to Promote Open Society, Ford Foundation, Tides Foundation
A "progressive" charity linked to Palestinian terror is getting the boot from four major payment processors over its ties to the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine. Per the Washington...more
Foundation: Marguerite Casey Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Foundation to Promote Open Society, Ford Foundation, Tides Foundation
A "progressive" charity linked to Palestinian terror is getting the boot from four major payment processors over its ties to the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine. Per the Washington...more
Former Youngstown Mayor returns to valley for leadership seminar - WFMJ.com
Williams extended some praise to local nonprofits who are working on those philanthropic efforts, pointing to the Wean Foundation,...more
Williams extended some praise to local nonprofits who are working on those philanthropic efforts, pointing to the Wean Foundation,...more
Analysis: Philanthropists Back Justice for Workers in Green Energy Deals
Foundation: Ford Foundation
IKEA wants to help people in poor countries get out of working in coal mines and power plantsand it's putting its money where its mouth is, the Guardian reports. The company's foundation has...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
IKEA wants to help people in poor countries get out of working in coal mines and power plantsand it's putting its money where its mouth is, the Guardian reports. The company's foundation has...more
Illustrative Grants from Ford Foundation
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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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