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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 Ubiņas. 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.
Web Address
www.fordfound.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @FordFoundation
Foundation RSS Feeds
News - www.fordfoundation.org/feeds/newsroom
Assets
$10,344,933,000 - 2011-09-30
$13,798,807,066 - 2007-09-30
Giving
$526,034,000 - 2011-09-30
$583,915,463 - 2007-09-30
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 Ubiņas. 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.
Web Address
www.fordfound.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @FordFoundation
Foundation RSS Feeds
News - www.fordfoundation.org/feeds/newsroom
Assets
$10,344,933,000 - 2011-09-30
$13,798,807,066 - 2007-09-30
Giving
$526,034,000 - 2011-09-30
$583,915,463 - 2007-09-30
Foundation Grants and Resources
Recent News from Ford Foundation
Spelman College Awarded $5.4 Million Grant from the Walton Family Foundation for Atlanta ...
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Walton Family Foundation
"The Atlanta University Center has a rich history of excellence in the arts. ... Over the course of the Walton Family Foundation grant, the funding...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Walton Family Foundation
"The Atlanta University Center has a rich history of excellence in the arts. ... Over the course of the Walton Family Foundation grant, the funding...more
She's rewriting the rules of philanthropy in New Orleans
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation
A portrait of Linetta Gilbert by artist Jessica Strahan of Where Y'Art, as commissioned by NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune for its "300 for...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation
A portrait of Linetta Gilbert by artist Jessica Strahan of Where Y'Art, as commissioned by NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune for its "300 for...more
Foundation, PIND partner to train 1000 youths in agric, ICT
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The deal was signed as part of the Bright Future Grant of the Niger Delta Youth Empowerment Pathways (NDYEP), which is funded by the...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The deal was signed as part of the Bright Future Grant of the Niger Delta Youth Empowerment Pathways (NDYEP), which is funded by the...more
Artists' Awards to be Celebrated at Upcoming Reception 
The Guilford Performing Arts Festival (GPAF) has awarded its inaugural Guilford ... Baerman, winner in the Music category, will develop an...more
The Guilford Performing Arts Festival (GPAF) has awarded its inaugural Guilford ... Baerman, winner in the Music category, will develop an...more
Global Impact Investing Network appoints new board member
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) has appointed Xavier 'Xav' de Souza Briggs as its newest Board member. Briggs is Vice President...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) has appointed Xavier 'Xav' de Souza Briggs as its newest Board member. Briggs is Vice President...more
Global impact investing network appoints Xavier De Souza Briggs as new board member
Foundation: Ford Foundation
BRIGGS OVERSEES FORD FOUNDATION'S IMPACT INVESTING AND BRINGS DECADES OF PUBLIC POLICY AND...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
BRIGGS OVERSEES FORD FOUNDATION'S IMPACT INVESTING AND BRINGS DECADES OF PUBLIC POLICY AND...more
Paving the Way for Greater Impact Investing in Asia-Pacific
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Sasakawa Peace Foundation
While Asia-Pacific foundations are intrigued by impact investing, they ... In doing so, it tightly weaves impact investment into its overall mission...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Sasakawa Peace Foundation
While Asia-Pacific foundations are intrigued by impact investing, they ... In doing so, it tightly weaves impact investment into its overall mission...more
Middletown musician Noah Baerman wins Guilford Performing Arts Fest artist's award
Baerman was the recipient of a 2008 New Jazz Works grant from Chamber Music America and the Doris Duke Foundation. He teaches at...more
Baerman was the recipient of a 2008 New Jazz Works grant from Chamber Music America and the Doris Duke Foundation. He teaches at...more
Forests and indigenous rights land $459M commitment
Foundation: Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, Moore Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, Christensen Fund, Packard Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, United Nations Foundation
A group of 17 philanthropic foundations has committed nearly half a billion dollars in support of land-based ... âAnd so we in philanthropy must step...more
Foundation: Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, Moore Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, Christensen Fund, Packard Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, United Nations Foundation
A group of 17 philanthropic foundations has committed nearly half a billion dollars in support of land-based ... âAnd so we in philanthropy must step...more
Guilford Foundation Receives 2018 Friend of Education Award 
The Guilford Foundation awards over $12,000 in scholarships and grants money to fund student-lead initiatives through a partnership with the...more
The Guilford Foundation awards over $12,000 in scholarships and grants money to fund student-lead initiatives through a partnership with the...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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