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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
Hartford Foundation Awards $550000 in Grants to Support Food Programs, Other Basic Services
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
This grant will support 68 nonprofit agencies that provide food and other basic human needs to residents throughout Greater...more
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
This grant will support 68 nonprofit agencies that provide food and other basic human needs to residents throughout Greater...more
Community Foundation to Fund Leadership Training Project
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving has awarded funding for a project focused on leadership training through the UConn...more
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving has awarded funding for a project focused on leadership training through the UConn...more
Vast Wealth, Hidden Foundations: How Much Do We Really Know About Billionaire Donors?
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Atlantic Philanthropies, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Simons Foundation
And it may also be that certain billionaires who seem to have not engaged in much philanthropy may have already created large philanthropic...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Atlantic Philanthropies, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Simons Foundation
And it may also be that certain billionaires who seem to have not engaged in much philanthropy may have already created large philanthropic...more
Wealthy foundation aims to redefine religious freedom—and Christianity, too
Foundation: Arcus Foundation, Ford Foundation
One of its board members is Darren Walker, the president of the deeply influential Ford Foundation, which gives out about $500 million in grants...more
Foundation: Arcus Foundation, Ford Foundation
One of its board members is Darren Walker, the president of the deeply influential Ford Foundation, which gives out about $500 million in grants...more
A "Textbook Example of Ethnic Cleansing." Who's Helping the Rohingya of Myanmar?
Foundation: Oak Foundation, Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations
Can private philanthropy make much of a difference in the face of .... As we've reported before, the philanthropic arm of the Swedish home goods...more
Foundation: Oak Foundation, Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations
Can private philanthropy make much of a difference in the face of .... As we've reported before, the philanthropic arm of the Swedish home goods...more
Almost grown: Where now for impact investment?
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation
Billions of dollars are now invested worldwide to create social impact as ... which aims to catalyses entrepreneurship to tackle poverty on a big...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation
Billions of dollars are now invested worldwide to create social impact as ... which aims to catalyses entrepreneurship to tackle poverty on a big...more
Second Look: Was That Newark School Reform Effort Really Such a Failure?
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Mention "Newark" in some nonprofit circles and everyone knows what you mean: a case study of arrogant top-down philanthropy. But it turns out,...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Mention "Newark" in some nonprofit circles and everyone knows what you mean: a case study of arrogant top-down philanthropy. But it turns out,...more
Second Chances: The Funders Bringing College into Prisons
Foundation: Teagle Foundation, Ford Foundation
Prison reform is having a moment in philanthropic circles, and with a prison population that at 2.2 million people exceeds the population of...more
Foundation: Teagle Foundation, Ford Foundation
Prison reform is having a moment in philanthropic circles, and with a prison population that at 2.2 million people exceeds the population of...more
Ford Foundation to Support 'Student-Centered' Learning Systems
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and the Ford Foundation are teaming up with three national organizations that promote whole-child initiatives for a...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and the Ford Foundation are teaming up with three national organizations that promote whole-child initiatives for a...more
Is philanthropy getting less innovative?
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Flint, Ford Foundation, Kresge Foundation
... as a one-time philanthropic intervention. But philanthropy is increasingly stepping in to fill government voids spurred by revenue shortages in...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Flint, Ford Foundation, Kresge Foundation
... as a one-time philanthropic intervention. But philanthropy is increasingly stepping in to fill government voids spurred by revenue shortages in...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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