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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
Disrupting Philanthropy's Status Quo by Convening on Gender
Foundation: Ford Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, Women's Foundation of California
“I recently went to the Legacy Museum and National Memorial for Peace and Justice, in Montgomery Alabama. It's an incredibly powerful place, but...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, Women's Foundation of California
“I recently went to the Legacy Museum and National Memorial for Peace and Justice, in Montgomery Alabama. It's an incredibly powerful place, but...more
New $20 Million Fund Aims to End Workplace Sexual Harassment
Foundation: NoVo Foundation, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Ford Foundation, Nathan Cummings Foundation, Unbound Philanthropy, Unbound Philanthropy, Open Society Foundations
Following the Time's Up legal defense fund, which raised $22 million since January 2018, the philanthropy world has actively responded to sustain...more
Foundation: NoVo Foundation, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Ford Foundation, Nathan Cummings Foundation, Unbound Philanthropy, Unbound Philanthropy, Open Society Foundations
Following the Time's Up legal defense fund, which raised $22 million since January 2018, the philanthropy world has actively responded to sustain...more
The Blacker the circle
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Giving circles are challenging convention, shifting narratives in philanthropy ... cities and slow-to-progress dynamics prevalent in philanthropic institutions. ... and organizations routinely...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Giving circles are challenging convention, shifting narratives in philanthropy ... cities and slow-to-progress dynamics prevalent in philanthropic institutions. ... and organizations routinely...more
The CEO Of Consumer Reports Is A Latina On A Mission To Even The Information Playing Field
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Ford was the largest philanthropy in the U.S. at the time I arrived there, and yet there was a ceiling to what we could accomplish on our own. So...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Ford was the largest philanthropy in the U.S. at the time I arrived there, and yet there was a ceiling to what we could accomplish on our own. So...more
Inflazome Funding From The Michael J. Fox Foundation Underlines Foundation Involvement in ...
Foundation: Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation, Gates Foundation, Moore Foundation, Foundation to Promote Open Society, Open Society Institute, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Packard Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Walton Family Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies
Other major U.S. foundations making international grants included the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation, the Ford Foundation, the Foundation...more
Foundation: Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation, Gates Foundation, Moore Foundation, Foundation to Promote Open Society, Open Society Institute, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Packard Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Walton Family Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies
Other major U.S. foundations making international grants included the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation, the Ford Foundation, the Foundation...more
One Mind Announces Request for Proposals for Five New $250000 Rising Star Research Awards
The goal of the Rising Star Research Awards is to recognize and fund promising, early career investigators through a competitive grants process...more
The goal of the Rising Star Research Awards is to recognize and fund promising, early career investigators through a competitive grants process...more
UVM names honorary degree recipients for 2019 commencement
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Mr. Walker's personal journey deeply informs his commitment to philanthropy as a powerful force for social progress. An alumnus of the first Head...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Mr. Walker's personal journey deeply informs his commitment to philanthropy as a powerful force for social progress. An alumnus of the first Head...more
21 institutions partner to grow 'public interest technology' field
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
... field of public interest technology, which bridges the areas of digital innovation and public policy in order to use technology to better serve...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
... field of public interest technology, which bridges the areas of digital innovation and public policy in order to use technology to better serve...more
Azim Premji commits Rs 53000 cr more to philanthropy
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation
BENGALURU: Wipro chairman Azim Premji on Wednesday announced an increase in his philanthropic commitment by Rs 52,750 crore ($7.5...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation
BENGALURU: Wipro chairman Azim Premji on Wednesday announced an increase in his philanthropic commitment by Rs 52,750 crore ($7.5...more
Guilford Seeks Grant to Aid Shoreline Home Insecure
Guilford Seeks Grant to Aid Shoreline Home Insecure ... we know that with families with children, the impact that has on the child long term is...more
Guilford Seeks Grant to Aid Shoreline Home Insecure ... we know that with families with children, the impact that has on the child long term is...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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