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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
Case Western Reserve University to lead studies on mixed-income developments
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
A $500,000 grant from the Ford Foundation, which will help fund NIMC's operations and launch the Mixed-Income Innovation and Action...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
A $500,000 grant from the Ford Foundation, which will help fund NIMC's operations and launch the Mixed-Income Innovation and Action...more
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The Rufford Foundation is a charity established specifically for the development of Rufford Small Grants for Nature Conservation...more
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Hartford Food System Receives $109500 General Operating Support Grant from Hartford Foundation
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Three-year grant to support the implementation of key objectives of organization's new strategic...more
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Three-year grant to support the implementation of key objectives of organization's new strategic...more
One small city tackles big housing issue ... and succeeds
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Oregon Community Foundation
The Oregon Community Foundation, the Adler Foundation, Meyer Foundation and Ford Foundation eventually funded the group to the tune...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Oregon Community Foundation
The Oregon Community Foundation, the Adler Foundation, Meyer Foundation and Ford Foundation eventually funded the group to the tune...more
'Guardian' Sets Up US Journalism Nonprofit
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
The new U.S. nonprofit organization was created by the Scott Trust, the ... which have prompted a far-ranging cost-cutting strategy combined with...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
The new U.S. nonprofit organization was created by the Scott Trust, the ... which have prompted a far-ranging cost-cutting strategy combined with...more
Trust Must Be Earned: A Well-Funded Anti-Fake News Initiative Begins to Take Shape
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation, Tow Foundation
In the world of philanthropy, it's relatively easy to identify and understand the scope of a specific problem. It's what comes after that's difficult. Such...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation, Tow Foundation
In the world of philanthropy, it's relatively easy to identify and understand the scope of a specific problem. It's what comes after that's difficult. Such...more
Guardian banks on philanthropy to support the future of quality journalism
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
The Guardian has launched a nonprofit in the US as it looks to prove the philanthropic nature of journalism - and the need for organisations to fund...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
The Guardian has launched a nonprofit in the US as it looks to prove the philanthropic nature of journalism - and the need for organisations to fund...more
Righteous Education: What a Top Filmmaker's Foundation Is Doing to Fight Hate
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Nathan Cummings Foundation, Kellogg Foundation
According to its executive director Rachel Levin, RPF “sits at the nexus between [Spielberg's] philanthropy and his filmmaking, constructed on...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Nathan Cummings Foundation, Kellogg Foundation
According to its executive director Rachel Levin, RPF “sits at the nexus between [Spielberg's] philanthropy and his filmmaking, constructed on...more
The Guardian Sets Up a Nonprofit to Support Its Journalism
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
... strategy in the face of industrywide revenue problems: philanthropy. ... theguardian.org, to focus on tapping philanthropic organizations — or...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
... strategy in the face of industrywide revenue problems: philanthropy. ... theguardian.org, to focus on tapping philanthropic organizations — or...more
The Guardian announces the launch of a new US nonprofit to support story-telling and ...
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
Across the past six years, philanthropy has played an increasingly ... and engage a wider range of individuals and philanthropic organizations...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
Across the past six years, philanthropy has played an increasingly ... and engage a wider range of individuals and philanthropic organizations...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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