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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 Michgan. 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 9th president, Luis Ubias. They remain commited 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.
During its early years, the foundation led by the Ford family members operated in Michgan. 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 9th president, Luis Ubias. They remain commited 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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Impact Finance Bulletin: 'World's biggest' investment fund for creative arts names first investees
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation
... latest funds, deals and programmes in the world of investing for good. Read on for our selection of impact investment headlines from the past...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation
... latest funds, deals and programmes in the world of investing for good. Read on for our selection of impact investment headlines from the past...more
Avon Community Fund Issues Open Call For Grant Applications
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving is the community foundation for Hartford and 28 surrounding communities. Made possible by the gifts...more
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving is the community foundation for Hartford and 28 surrounding communities. Made possible by the gifts...more
A Memorial Tribute to Irene Hirano Inouye (1948-2020)
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Kresge Foundation
In 2016, the USC Center on Philanthropy and Public Policy (CPPP) launched the Irene Hirano Inouye Philanthropic Leadership Fund to...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Kresge Foundation
In 2016, the USC Center on Philanthropy and Public Policy (CPPP) launched the Irene Hirano Inouye Philanthropic Leadership Fund to...more
Philanthropic Groups Step Up in Last Minute Tribune Talks
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation
The clock is nearing midnight for the Chicago Tribune and efforts to prevent a takeover from controversial hedge fund Alden Global Capital....more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation
The clock is nearing midnight for the Chicago Tribune and efforts to prevent a takeover from controversial hedge fund Alden Global Capital....more
Maduro's New Blow to Independent Media in Venezuela
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations
... donations from foreign governments and philanthropic organizations would be a top priority. ... “There is no other source of money,” said Felipe Estefan, the Latin America director for...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations
... donations from foreign governments and philanthropic organizations would be a top priority. ... “There is no other source of money,” said Felipe Estefan, the Latin America director for...more
Building the Social Justice Architecture for Impact Investing
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Despite exponential growth of impact investing over the past decade, wealth inequality, conflict, and global heating have only worsened. Is...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Despite exponential growth of impact investing over the past decade, wealth inequality, conflict, and global heating have only worsened. Is...more
What does it take for capitalism to be truly inclusive?
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
Walker co-founded the US Impact Investing Alliance, and used to head the Rockefeller Foundation which provided the seed funding to launch the...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
Walker co-founded the US Impact Investing Alliance, and used to head the Rockefeller Foundation which provided the seed funding to launch the...more
Global Philanthropy Funds Market 2021 Major Manufacturer | Smithsonian Institution, Carnegie ...
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, J. Paul Getty Trust, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations
Attracting Greater Philanthropic Funding: The Private Equity Model MarketQuest.biz has come with a new report titled Global Philanthropy...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, J. Paul Getty Trust, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations
Attracting Greater Philanthropic Funding: The Private Equity Model MarketQuest.biz has come with a new report titled Global Philanthropy...more
Carnegie Corporation of New York President Vartan Gregorian Dies at 87
Foundation: Carnegie Corporation of New York, Ford Foundation
Ford Foundation President Darren Walker issued a statement calling Gregorian “an icon in higher education and philanthropy — and a giant in my...more
Foundation: Carnegie Corporation of New York, Ford Foundation
Ford Foundation President Darren Walker issued a statement calling Gregorian “an icon in higher education and philanthropy — and a giant in my...more
Innocent Chukwuma (1966-2021): Gone But Still With Us, By Atedo Peterside
Foundation: Ford Foundation
It is ironic that his last argument with me was about Impact Investing. I eventually declined a formal role, but opted to be a friend of the project. Little...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
It is ironic that his last argument with me was about Impact Investing. I eventually declined a formal role, but opted to be a friend of the project. Little...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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