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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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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
Fil-Am director-actor named to board of nat'l theater group
Foundation: Ford Foundation
“It was an amazing two-year grant that allowed me to learn the inner workings of being the artistic director of Mu Performing Arts with Rick,” says...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
“It was an amazing two-year grant that allowed me to learn the inner workings of being the artistic director of Mu Performing Arts with Rick,” says...more
New Philanthropy Book, "Confident Giving," Named as a Winner in the 2017 Bookvana Awards
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation
Other finalists included Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation; ... The Bookvana Awards, a new specialty book awards, honor books...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation
Other finalists included Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation; ... The Bookvana Awards, a new specialty book awards, honor books...more
New Philanthropy Book, "Confident Giving," Named as a Winner in the 2017 Bookvana Awards
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation
CLEVELAND, Aug. 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Confident Giving: Sage Advice for Funders, a new book on effective philanthropy written by...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation
CLEVELAND, Aug. 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Confident Giving: Sage Advice for Funders, a new book on effective philanthropy written by...more
University District in NW Calgary meeting demand for aging population with announcement of new ...
From innovation in seniors' care, to championing research and education, ... technology and lifestyle options into the strong social fabric of the...more
From innovation in seniors' care, to championing research and education, ... technology and lifestyle options into the strong social fabric of the...more
In Defense of Perpetuity
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Open Society Foundations
The best way to avoid “philanthropic decay,” Parker argued, is “spending down all of your philanthropic assets during your own lifetime.” But in...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Open Society Foundations
The best way to avoid “philanthropic decay,” Parker argued, is “spending down all of your philanthropic assets during your own lifetime.” But in...more
Hartford Foundation Partners With Other National Community Foundations to Address Youth ...
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, National Community Foundation, Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
In 2016, the Hartford Foundation became a charter member of the Community Foundation Opportunity Network (CFON), a collaboration among...more
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, National Community Foundation, Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
In 2016, the Hartford Foundation became a charter member of the Community Foundation Opportunity Network (CFON), a collaboration among...more
City of Syracuse, Gifford Foundation Announce $25000 Grant to Conduct Community Outreach for ...
“Through this process, youth will learn and demonstrate civic engagement skills that will last a lifetime. By listening, learning and sharing they...more
“Through this process, youth will learn and demonstrate civic engagement skills that will last a lifetime. By listening, learning and sharing they...more
Inside a Funder Collaborative Seeking Social Justice Through Pop Culture
Foundation: General Service Foundation, Ford Foundation, Nathan Cummings Foundation, Unbound Philanthropy, Unbound Philanthropy, Kellogg Foundation
Funders of this earlier work included Ford, Unbound Philanthropy and the Nathan Cummings Foundation. Last year, the latter two backed a set...more
Foundation: General Service Foundation, Ford Foundation, Nathan Cummings Foundation, Unbound Philanthropy, Unbound Philanthropy, Kellogg Foundation
Funders of this earlier work included Ford, Unbound Philanthropy and the Nathan Cummings Foundation. Last year, the latter two backed a set...more
White males need not apply for this $10000 social justice journalism grant
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Journalism grants to probe social justice issues offered through Brandeis ... They're funded by the Ford Foundation, a philanthropic organization...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Journalism grants to probe social justice issues offered through Brandeis ... They're funded by the Ford Foundation, a philanthropic organization...more
Boys and Girls Clubs receives grant to start awards program
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County announced Tuesday it has been awarded a $10,000 grant by the Ford Motor Fund to launch “Ford Junior...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County announced Tuesday it has been awarded a $10,000 grant by the Ford Motor Fund to launch “Ford Junior...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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