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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
Will Stephen Schwarzman Create A Philanthropy Bigger Than the Ford Foundation?
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Schwarzman Foundation will imminently overtake the Ford Foundation as the largest philanthropy in America not named Lilly or Gates.If his past awards are any guide, the foundation seems likely to be...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Schwarzman Foundation will imminently overtake the Ford Foundation as the largest philanthropy in America not named Lilly or Gates.If his past awards are any guide, the foundation seems likely to be...more
Ford Foundation's Heather Gerken and Knight Foundation's Maribel Pérez Wadsworth ... - WebWire
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation
Schwarzman Foundation will imminently overtake the Ford Foundation as the largest philanthropy in America not named Lilly or Gates.If his past awards are any guide, the foundation seems likely to be...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation
Schwarzman Foundation will imminently overtake the Ford Foundation as the largest philanthropy in America not named Lilly or Gates.If his past awards are any guide, the foundation seems likely to be...more
Reflecting on My First 100 Days - Ford Foundation
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Schwarzman Foundation will imminently overtake the Ford Foundation as the largest philanthropy in America not named Lilly or Gates.If his past awards are any guide, the foundation seems likely to be...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Schwarzman Foundation will imminently overtake the Ford Foundation as the largest philanthropy in America not named Lilly or Gates.If his past awards are any guide, the foundation seems likely to be...more
Who's funding AI regulation and safety? - Inside Philanthropy
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Lumina Foundation, Packard Foundation, Ford Foundation
Schwarzman Foundation will imminently overtake the Ford Foundation as the largest philanthropy in America not named Lilly or Gates.If his past awards are any guide, the foundation seems likely to be...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Lumina Foundation, Packard Foundation, Ford Foundation
Schwarzman Foundation will imminently overtake the Ford Foundation as the largest philanthropy in America not named Lilly or Gates.If his past awards are any guide, the foundation seems likely to be...more
S.O.S.Nonprofits Need Funding For staff Operating Support”
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Nonprofits Need Funding for "Staff Operating Support" | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News.Nonprofit workers have long suffered from a chronic deficit of investment from within the social sector from...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Nonprofits Need Funding for "Staff Operating Support" | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News.Nonprofit workers have long suffered from a chronic deficit of investment from within the social sector from...more
People in the News (01/04/2026): Appointments, Promotions, Obituaries
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, John A. Hartford Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The James Foundation in San Francisco has announced the appointment of two new members of its board of directors: SUSAN MASTEN and VIVIAN VELASCO PAZ.Miller currently serves as executive vice...more
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, John A. Hartford Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The James Foundation in San Francisco has announced the appointment of two new members of its board of directors: SUSAN MASTEN and VIVIAN VELASCO PAZ.Miller currently serves as executive vice...more
2025 Roundup: People in the news - Philanthropy News Digest
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The James Foundation in San Francisco has announced the appointment of two new members of its board of directors: SUSAN MASTEN and VIVIAN VELASCO PAZ.Miller currently serves as executive vice...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The James Foundation in San Francisco has announced the appointment of two new members of its board of directors: SUSAN MASTEN and VIVIAN VELASCO PAZ.Miller currently serves as executive vice...more
Philanthropy in Education Market to Get An Explosive Growth
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations
According to HTF Market Intelligence, the Global Philanthropy in Education market to witness a CAGR of 7.40% during the forecast period (2025-2030) The market plays a critical role in advancing...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations
According to HTF Market Intelligence, the Global Philanthropy in Education market to witness a CAGR of 7.40% during the forecast period (2025-2030) The market plays a critical role in advancing...more
Historic Ct Organization That's Had Name For 100 Years Is Changing It
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
The foundation makes grants to nonprofits in Hartford and 28 surrounding communities.The name change, which will take effect in January, will be accompanied by a new logo and branding campaign.The...more
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
The foundation makes grants to nonprofits in Hartford and 28 surrounding communities.The name change, which will take effect in January, will be accompanied by a new logo and branding campaign.The...more
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