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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
New York Foundation for the Arts Expands Immigrant Artist Mentoring Program to Four Cities ...
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) has received a two-year grant from the Ford Foundation to expand its Immigrant Artist...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) has received a two-year grant from the Ford Foundation to expand its Immigrant Artist...more
Business and philanthropy leaders scale up engagement in innovative initiatives for women's ...
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation
“We are very clear that the private and philanthropic sectors are essential partners for our work as we move forward with implementation of the...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation
“We are very clear that the private and philanthropic sectors are essential partners for our work as we move forward with implementation of the...more
5 ways foundations can step up to scale solutions for the SDGs
Foundation: Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Skoll Foundation, Ford Foundation
“What we don't want is more talk,” said Heather Grady, vice president of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, which wrote the report. “The test if it...more
Foundation: Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Skoll Foundation, Ford Foundation
“What we don't want is more talk,” said Heather Grady, vice president of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, which wrote the report. “The test if it...more
After the Disaster: Where Impact Investing Fits into Rebuilding Communities
Foundation: Surdna Foundation, Ford Foundation
For example, as soon as the storm surge receded after Hurricane Sandy, a variety of new loan funds were created as impact investment vehicles...more
Foundation: Surdna Foundation, Ford Foundation
For example, as soon as the storm surge receded after Hurricane Sandy, a variety of new loan funds were created as impact investment vehicles...more
$250K grant boosts Hartford's youth job training
The Hartford Foundation is awarding a two-year, $250,000 grant to Billings Forge Community Works and Our Piece of the Pie (OPP) to support...more
The Hartford Foundation is awarding a two-year, $250,000 grant to Billings Forge Community Works and Our Piece of the Pie (OPP) to support...more
Why art collector Aggie Gund is spending $100 million to combat mass incarceration
Foundation: Ford Foundation
“Six of my 12 grandchildren are black or brown.” Agnes “Aggie” Gund is known around the world for her philanthropy and her art collection. In...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
“Six of my 12 grandchildren are black or brown.” Agnes “Aggie” Gund is known around the world for her philanthropy and her art collection. In...more
Exposure and Support: A Foundation Looks to Diversity the Ranks of Visual Storytellers
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation
In a film philanthropy space that finds everyone from the Ford Foundation to hometown patrons embracing "visual storytelling," MacArthur's...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation
In a film philanthropy space that finds everyone from the Ford Foundation to hometown patrons embracing "visual storytelling," MacArthur's...more
Community Foundation Update (09/16/17)
Foundation: Boston Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Greater Washington Community Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Columbus Foundation, Community Foundation for the National Capital Region, Pittsburgh Foundation, San Diego Foundation, Vermont Community Foundation
The Silicon Valley Community Foundation has announced Melany Duval as its vice president of development and Milton Speid as its director...more
Foundation: Boston Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Greater Washington Community Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Columbus Foundation, Community Foundation for the National Capital Region, Pittsburgh Foundation, San Diego Foundation, Vermont Community Foundation
The Silicon Valley Community Foundation has announced Melany Duval as its vice president of development and Milton Speid as its director...more
Getting Rid of La Raza
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Set up in 1968 with a grant from the Ford Foundation (which also helped create other movements), La Raza has always been more boardroom...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Set up in 1968 with a grant from the Ford Foundation (which also helped create other movements), La Raza has always been more boardroom...more
Stephen Ross, Ford Foundation to invest in Platform projects throughout city
Foundation: Ford Foundation
It comes in addition to the foundation's annual philanthropic grants and its commitment to the so-called "grand bargain" that helped shore up...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
It comes in addition to the foundation's annual philanthropic grants and its commitment to the so-called "grand bargain" that helped shore up...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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