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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
Charleston's International African American Museum announces more donations worth $1 million
Foundation: Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Ford Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Lilly Endowment
The grants are from five foundations: $150,000 from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, $250,000 from the Ford Foundation, $200,000 from The Kresge Foundation, $250,000 from The Speedwell Foundation and...more
Foundation: Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Ford Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Lilly Endowment
The grants are from five foundations: $150,000 from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, $250,000 from the Ford Foundation, $200,000 from The Kresge Foundation, $250,000 from The Speedwell Foundation and...more
Bon voyage: KBMF crew plans trip to South Africa to replicate Zulu Butte trip
Foundation: Ford Foundation
“Really I think it became about their spending a lot of time with the arts community in Butte and realizing the value of arts … ... While radio may seem like a thing of the past to those who have...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
“Really I think it became about their spending a lot of time with the arts community in Butte and realizing the value of arts … ... While radio may seem like a thing of the past to those who have...more
Strange Bedfellows? Ford and Walton Join Forces on Arts Diversity
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Joyce Foundation, Walton Family Foundation
Add it all up, and the Walton Family Foundation's unlikely partnership with the left-leaning Ford Foundation isn't a bizarre philanthropic outlier as much as brand "enhancement" wrought by...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Joyce Foundation, Walton Family Foundation
Add it all up, and the Walton Family Foundation's unlikely partnership with the left-leaning Ford Foundation isn't a bizarre philanthropic outlier as much as brand "enhancement" wrought by...more
Biz Briefs: BCC Offers Micro-Grants to Help Students Get Out of Debt
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Berkshire Community College, with sponsorship from Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, is offering select students micro-grants to help ... Jacob's Pillow has been awarded $300,000 from the...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Berkshire Community College, with sponsorship from Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, is offering select students micro-grants to help ... Jacob's Pillow has been awarded $300,000 from the...more
Hartford Foundation's 2017 Online Scholarship Directory Available for Area Students
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
HARTFORD, CT -- Greater Hartford students in the process of applying to colleges and seeking financial assistance have access to an extensive directory of college scholarships at...more
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
HARTFORD, CT -- Greater Hartford students in the process of applying to colleges and seeking financial assistance have access to an extensive directory of college scholarships at...more
Which metro Atlanta non-profits received HIV impact funds?
Foundation: Ford Foundation
On Friday, Gilead Sciences, Ford Foundation, Elton John AIDS Foundation, ViiV Healthcare, and Johnson & Johnson – leading funders of the domestic HIV response – launched a...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
On Friday, Gilead Sciences, Ford Foundation, Elton John AIDS Foundation, ViiV Healthcare, and Johnson & Johnson – leading funders of the domestic HIV response – launched a...more
Nonprofits and Grantmakers Bear the Weight of CT's Enduring Budget Crisis
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
It's not the first time NPQ has shared such reports by these leaders in the area of risk management. As Connecticut's nonprofits and grantmakers try to come to terms with the state's enduring budget...more
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
It's not the first time NPQ has shared such reports by these leaders in the area of risk management. As Connecticut's nonprofits and grantmakers try to come to terms with the state's enduring budget...more
Creative Capital | Andy Warhol Foundation Announces 2017 Writing Grant Recipients
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Walton Family Foundation
Created by artist Mike Kelley in 2007, the foundation supports arts organizations that offer experimental programming and emerging and underrepresented artists. Catherine Opie met Mike Kelley when...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Walton Family Foundation
Created by artist Mike Kelley in 2007, the foundation supports arts organizations that offer experimental programming and emerging and underrepresented artists. Catherine Opie met Mike Kelley when...more
The 2nd World Philanthropy Forum held in Beijing
Foundation: Ford Foundation
President Li Xiaolin pointed out that the World Philanthropy Forum is an open platform for participation, dedication and sharing in charity and social services. She said, "It originates from...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
President Li Xiaolin pointed out that the World Philanthropy Forum is an open platform for participation, dedication and sharing in charity and social services. She said, "It originates from...more
Two Foundations Are Investing $6 Million to Diversify America's (Very White) Museum Leadership
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Walton Family Foundation
Each foundation will provide $3 million over three years to pursue the ... The lion's share of the grants exceed $150,000, with some ranging as high...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Walton Family Foundation
Each foundation will provide $3 million over three years to pursue the ... The lion's share of the grants exceed $150,000, with some ranging as high...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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