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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 Ubiñas. 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
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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 Ubiñas. 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
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Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations
Philanthropy must be more than just a charitable donation. It is an effort an individual or organization undertakes based on an altruistic desire to...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations
Philanthropy must be more than just a charitable donation. It is an effort an individual or organization undertakes based on an altruistic desire to...more
National Museum of Mexican Art: A Chicago cultural treasure earning national recognition
Foundation: Ford Foundation
... a $3.5 million, four-year unrestricted grant from the Ford Foundation. ... The grants are part of the America's Cultural Treasures initiative,...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
... a $3.5 million, four-year unrestricted grant from the Ford Foundation. ... The grants are part of the America's Cultural Treasures initiative,...more
JANM, Named One of 'America's Cultural Treasures,' Receives $5.5 Million Grant From Ford ...
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies
... the recipient of a $5.5 million grant over four years, thanks to the Ford Foundation along with other leading foundations and major donors who...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies
... the recipient of a $5.5 million grant over four years, thanks to the Ford Foundation along with other leading foundations and major donors who...more
Japanese American National Museum Gets $5.5 Million Grant
Foundation: Ford Foundation
“We are indebted to the generosity of this group of funders, and particularly to Darren Walker, the president of the Ford Foundation, whose...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
“We are indebted to the generosity of this group of funders, and particularly to Darren Walker, the president of the Ford Foundation, whose...more
Variety Selects 50 Philanthropic Organizations with Showbiz Chops
Foundation: Entertainment Industry Foundation, Ford Foundation
It has been a philanthropic priority for me for over two decades. They are doing God's work, advocating for children, young adults and families...more
Foundation: Entertainment Industry Foundation, Ford Foundation
It has been a philanthropic priority for me for over two decades. They are doing God's work, advocating for children, young adults and families...more
The new philanthropy: Actions speak louder than words
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The new philanthropy: Actions speak louder than words. Added 46 minutes ago by Aleda Stam. Ford Foundation president Darren Walker and VP...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
The new philanthropy: Actions speak louder than words. Added 46 minutes ago by Aleda Stam. Ford Foundation president Darren Walker and VP...more
Milken Institute Global Conference Opens October 12
Foundation: Ford Foundation![]()
Nearly 500 top officials in business, finance, technology, health, media, government, philanthropy, and academia, will lend their expertise and...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Nearly 500 top officials in business, finance, technology, health, media, government, philanthropy, and academia, will lend their expertise and...more
Alaska Native Heritage Center Recieve $3M Grant From the Ford Foundation
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies
This collective effort brings together 16 major donors and foundations to award $1 - $6 million grants to 20 different organizations across the...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies
This collective effort brings together 16 major donors and foundations to award $1 - $6 million grants to 20 different organizations across the...more
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Foundation: Ford Foundation
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff is a vocal proponent of 'stakeholder capitalism' and the company was a pioneer in corporate impact investing....more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
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To support The Community Foundation's COVID-19 Relief Efforts, or to learn more, visit www.communityfound.org. If you would like to learn more...more
To support The Community Foundation's COVID-19 Relief Efforts, or to learn more, visit www.communityfound.org. If you would like to learn more...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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