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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
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 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
Foundation Grants and Resources
Recent News from Ford Foundation
Ford Foundation - Transforming philanthropy from #GenerositytoJustice
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Artist Theaster Gates says philanthropy must believe in people to move from #GenerositytoJustice. More:...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Artist Theaster Gates says philanthropy must believe in people to move from #GenerositytoJustice. More:...more
Bandon Community Youth Center: With growth comes additional needs
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Oregon Community Foundation
BANDON — The Bandon Community Youth Center has received year three of funding from the Oregon Community Foundation's K-12...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Oregon Community Foundation
BANDON — The Bandon Community Youth Center has received year three of funding from the Oregon Community Foundation's K-12...more
Crawford foundation names five new board members 
BUCYRUS — The Community Foundation for Crawford County welcomed five new board members when they met last month: Chad Birge,...more
BUCYRUS — The Community Foundation for Crawford County welcomed five new board members when they met last month: Chad Birge,...more
Sock Store Gives Job Opportunities To Adults With Disabilities
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
The nonprofit opened the business in September with a grant that came to it through the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving's social...more
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
The nonprofit opened the business in September with a grant that came to it through the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving's social...more
Impact Finance Bulletin: GSG pulls annual summit out of Santiago
Foundation: Ford Foundation
This time, Croatia's first social impact fund, $100m financing partnership for .... and the charity is a finalist in the 2019 Social Enterprise UK...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
This time, Croatia's first social impact fund, $100m financing partnership for .... and the charity is a finalist in the 2019 Social Enterprise UK...more
Connecticut finds $500000 for census outreach
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
... state funds for community outreach in the 2020 census, answering a challenge from philanthropic foundations ready to provide a matching...more
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
... state funds for community outreach in the 2020 census, answering a challenge from philanthropic foundations ready to provide a matching...more
Connecticut will lose $2900 in federal funding for every person not counted in the 2020 Census ...
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
That will be matched by another $500,000 in philanthropic funding and more than $400,000 from the Hartford Foundation for Public...more
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
That will be matched by another $500,000 in philanthropic funding and more than $400,000 from the Hartford Foundation for Public...more
Bellville-area church, news briefs
Foundation: Ford Foundation
HNCO receives Ford Foundation Grant. ASHLAND — The S.N. & Ada Ford Foundation in Mansfield has approved a $5,000 grant or Hospice of...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
HNCO receives Ford Foundation Grant. ASHLAND — The S.N. & Ada Ford Foundation in Mansfield has approved a $5,000 grant or Hospice of...more
A wealth tax could have unpredictable effects on politics and philanthropy
Foundation: Ford Foundation
We should be wary of a wealth tax because Henry Ford hated Jews. That's the argument Harvard economist and former director of the...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
We should be wary of a wealth tax because Henry Ford hated Jews. That's the argument Harvard economist and former director of the...more
Foundation Adrift: The History of Casey's Philanthropy
Foundation: Casey Family Programs, Annie E. Casey Foundation, Ford Foundation
Foundation Adrift: The History of Casey's Philanthropy ... it was not enough to protect Mr. Casey's legacy from the philanthropic sector's strong...more
Foundation: Casey Family Programs, Annie E. Casey Foundation, Ford Foundation
Foundation Adrift: The History of Casey's Philanthropy ... it was not enough to protect Mr. Casey's legacy from the philanthropic sector's strong...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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