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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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– The Aspirus Medford Foundation recently donated rollators and knee walkers to the Medford VFW Post 5729. The VFW maintains a supply of durable...more
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Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations
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Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations
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Obituary for Robert E. Will - Star Tribune
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Lilly Endowment
While at Carleton, he also earned grants from the Ford Foundation, the Mellon Foundation, General Electric, the Lilly Endowment, and the...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Lilly Endowment
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Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation
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Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation
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U.S. Impact Investing Alliance Names John Palfrey, President of the John D. and ...
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation
"To meet the challenges of our time, foundations must deploy resources across the full spectrum of capital, including grants, catalytic capital, and endowment investments that align with mission and...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation
"To meet the challenges of our time, foundations must deploy resources across the full spectrum of capital, including grants, catalytic capital, and endowment investments that align with mission and...more
U.S. Impact Investing Alliance Names John Palfrey, President of the John D ...
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation
"To meet the challenges of our time, foundations must deploy resources across the full spectrum of capital, including grants, catalytic capital, and endowment investments that align with mission and...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation
"To meet the challenges of our time, foundations must deploy resources across the full spectrum of capital, including grants, catalytic capital, and endowment investments that align with mission and...more
U.S. Impact Investing Alliance Names John Palfrey, President of the John D. and ...
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation
"To meet the challenges of our time, foundations must deploy resources across the full spectrum of capital, including grants, catalytic capital, and endowment investments that align with mission and...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation
"To meet the challenges of our time, foundations must deploy resources across the full spectrum of capital, including grants, catalytic capital, and endowment investments that align with mission and...more
Philanthropy Funds Industry to Witness Increase in Revenues by 2030
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations
The global Philanthropy Funds market was million US$ in 2017 and is expected to million US$ by the end of 2023, growing at a modest rate between 2018 and 2023. A new report published by Market...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations
The global Philanthropy Funds market was million US$ in 2017 and is expected to million US$ by the end of 2023, growing at a modest rate between 2018 and 2023. A new report published by Market...more
Ford Foundation joins cross-sector leaders to launch Indonesia Impact Alliance - WebWire
Foundation: Ford Foundation
... entrepreneurs, and government to develop an impact investing ecosystem ... Boards for impact investment in South Africa, Nigeria, and...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
... entrepreneurs, and government to develop an impact investing ecosystem ... Boards for impact investment in South Africa, Nigeria, and...more
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Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Baltimore Community Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation
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Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Baltimore Community Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation
"There always seems to be a shortage of resources to seize those opportunities," writes Baltimore Community Foundation President Shanaysha Saul in an op-ed in the Baltimore Sun. "Even when...more
Illustrative Grants from Ford Foundation
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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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