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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
Bluemark: Impact Verification And Intelligence Company Secures $10 Million
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
With more than $1 trillion in impact assets under management, BlueMark is poised to become a "premier provider of impact verification, benchmarks, and analytics to institutional investors of all...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
With more than $1 trillion in impact assets under management, BlueMark is poised to become a "premier provider of impact verification, benchmarks, and analytics to institutional investors of all...more
Philanthropy Funds Market 2023 Trends with Analysis on Key Players ... - The SEM Weekly
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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Women's Council's Legacy Award to Honor Ambassador John Palmer - Ole Miss News
Foundation: Ford Foundation
... of Mississippi by the Ole Miss Women's Council for Philanthropy. ... to honor outstanding individuals who have championed...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
... of Mississippi by the Ole Miss Women's Council for Philanthropy. ... to honor outstanding individuals who have championed...more
Knight Foundation Leader to Retire, Leaving a Powerful Legacy - Chronicle of Philanthropy
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Denver Foundation, Ford Foundation
Alberto Ibargüen made an indelible mark by helping to save Detroit, boost the arts in Miami, and keep journalism alive and well in the...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Denver Foundation, Ford Foundation
Alberto Ibargüen made an indelible mark by helping to save Detroit, boost the arts in Miami, and keep journalism alive and well in the...more
Knight Foundation leader to retire, leaving powerful legacy - WLRN
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation
WLRN 91.3 FM | By Alex Daniels | The Chronicle of Philanthropy ... traditionally a municipal, not philanthropic,...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation
WLRN 91.3 FM | By Alex Daniels | The Chronicle of Philanthropy ... traditionally a municipal, not philanthropic,...more
Aurora City Council OKs $1.2 million contract to add more security cameras in the city
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The city was awarded the Corridor Improvements Grants Program grant from the ... that is an outgrowth of the Ford Foundation going back to...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The city was awarded the Corridor Improvements Grants Program grant from the ... that is an outgrowth of the Ford Foundation going back to...more
Philanthropy Can Help Catalyze Change and Support Opportunities to Do More for and Within ...
Foundation: Ford Foundation, William Penn Foundation
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Foundation: Ford Foundation, William Penn Foundation
The William Penn Foundation is donating $1 million to help disadvantaged Asian-Americans in Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. The donation is part of the foundation's Spark Change...more
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Receives Record $10 Million Donation
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Spencer Foundation
The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation has received a record $10 million donation, its largest in more than seven decades, to help the families of people receiving addiction treatment, the Minneapolis...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Spencer Foundation
The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation has received a record $10 million donation, its largest in more than seven decades, to help the families of people receiving addiction treatment, the Minneapolis...more
Rockford foundation continues to support sister city in Ukraine | News | wrex.com
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
ROCKFORD — The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois is continuing to support Rockford's Ukrainian sister city...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
ROCKFORD — The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois is continuing to support Rockford's Ukrainian sister city...more
What's New for Feminist Giving in February 2023 - Philanthropy Women
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation
Welcome to February of 2023, which promises some big new things for gender equality funding. Before we get into the top happenings in...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation
Welcome to February of 2023, which promises some big new things for gender equality funding. Before we get into the top happenings in...more
Illustrative Grants from Ford Foundation
Center for Teaching Quality Inc.-$199,500
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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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Childcare Charitable Group Named Top Social Enterprise
Employers For Childcare Charitable Group (EFCG), a Lisburn-based charity, has been crowned top Social Enterprise at the Ulster Final of 2014’s Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards. EFCG seeks to “make it easier for parents with dependent children to get into work and to stay in work.”