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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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Recent News from Ford Foundation
A High-Stakes Headcount: Philanthropy and the 2020 Census
Foundation: Ford Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Joyce Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Unbound Philanthropy, Unbound Philanthropy, Irvine Foundation
For the 2010 census, the committee raised an estimated $34 million in philanthropic support, Lowenthal said. The initiative's parent organization, FCCP, has a long history in the democracy space....more
Foundation: Ford Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Joyce Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Unbound Philanthropy, Unbound Philanthropy, Irvine Foundation
For the 2010 census, the committee raised an estimated $34 million in philanthropic support, Lowenthal said. The initiative's parent organization, FCCP, has a long history in the democracy space....more
Agnes Gund's Art for Justice Fund Aims to Reduce Prison Population by 20% in 5 Years
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The other 14 grant recipients speak to the fund's two arts-focused objectives, the first of which is “enabling artists to bear witness” to the...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The other 14 grant recipients speak to the fund's two arts-focused objectives, the first of which is “enabling artists to bear witness” to the...more
Restorative Justice Receives Ford Foundation Grant
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation
We're excited to announce that our Restorative Justice program has just received one of the inaugural grants from the Ford Foundation's Art for...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation
We're excited to announce that our Restorative Justice program has just received one of the inaugural grants from the Ford Foundation's Art for...more
Agnes Gund and The Art for Justice Fund Announce $22 Million in Grants to End Mass Incarceration
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
... of grant recipients: 30 programs around the country will receive $20 million, in partnership with the Ford Foundation and the Rockefeller...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
... of grant recipients: 30 programs around the country will receive $20 million, in partnership with the Ford Foundation and the Rockefeller...more
National Preservation and Philanthropic Groups Partner for $25 Million Funding Initiative Aimed at ...
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations
Leaders in academia, business, government, arts, and philanthropy have answered the call to form an Advisory Council for the Action Fund....more
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations
Leaders in academia, business, government, arts, and philanthropy have answered the call to form an Advisory Council for the Action Fund....more
A High Stakes Head Count: Philanthropy and the 2020 Census
Foundation: Ford Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Joyce Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Unbound Philanthropy, Unbound Philanthropy, Irvine Foundation
A High Stakes Head Count: Philanthropy and the 2020 Census ... committee raised an estimated $34 million in philanthropic support, Lowenthal...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Joyce Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Unbound Philanthropy, Unbound Philanthropy, Irvine Foundation
A High Stakes Head Count: Philanthropy and the 2020 Census ... committee raised an estimated $34 million in philanthropic support, Lowenthal...more
Connecticut Fair Housing Center Receives $235000 Hartford Foundation Grant For New Reverse ...
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Connecticut Fair Housing Center Receives $235,000 Hartford Foundation Grant for New Reverse Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention Project.Of the 1,600 complaints received by the Connecticut Fair housing...more
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Connecticut Fair Housing Center Receives $235,000 Hartford Foundation Grant for New Reverse Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention Project.Of the 1,600 complaints received by the Connecticut Fair housing...more
"Look at the Big Picture." A Campus Gift Merges Music Education and Social Activism
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Robert Rauschenberg Foundation
Recent coverage around socially-conscious arts philanthropy has typically focused on giving to museums, individual artists, and performing...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Robert Rauschenberg Foundation
Recent coverage around socially-conscious arts philanthropy has typically focused on giving to museums, individual artists, and performing...more
Tax-exempt foundations funding Black Lives Matter with $100 million
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations
Far from being a grass roots movement, Black Lives Matter is a pawn for high powered, wealthy left-wing foundations, intent on altering the politics...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations
Far from being a grass roots movement, Black Lives Matter is a pawn for high powered, wealthy left-wing foundations, intent on altering the politics...more
CT Philanthropy Digest - November 2017
Foundation: Aetna Foundation, American Savings Foundation, Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Greater New Britain, Connecticut Community Foundation, Connecticut Health Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation, Main Street Community Foundation, Perrin Family Foundation, Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, Hearst Foundation, Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford, Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, Newman's Own Foundation
ABOUT CCP and the CONNECTICUT PHILANTHROPY DIGEST >> ..... Philanthropic Administrator - U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private...more
Foundation: Aetna Foundation, American Savings Foundation, Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Greater New Britain, Connecticut Community Foundation, Connecticut Health Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation, Main Street Community Foundation, Perrin Family Foundation, Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, Hearst Foundation, Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford, Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, Newman's Own Foundation
ABOUT CCP and the CONNECTICUT PHILANTHROPY DIGEST >> ..... Philanthropic Administrator - U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private...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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