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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 Ubi�as. 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 Ubi�as. 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
Jim Vella to leave Ford after three decades, now Mary Culler to lead Ford Fund
Foundation: Ford Motor Company Fund, Ford Foundation
... Ford, is stepping down from his role as the president of the philanthropic Ford Fund after 31 years with the company. ... Vella plans to continue his vision independently, having just created...more
Foundation: Ford Motor Company Fund, Ford Foundation
... Ford, is stepping down from his role as the president of the philanthropic Ford Fund after 31 years with the company. ... Vella plans to continue his vision independently, having just created...more
UChicago and UN to host global symposium on sustainable cities and neighborhoods
Foundation: Ford Foundation![]()
Programming on Oct. 25 will highlight the impact of climate change on global cities and neighborhoods, innovative solutions in technology,...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Programming on Oct. 25 will highlight the impact of climate change on global cities and neighborhoods, innovative solutions in technology,...more
Encouraging Tech Grads to Give Back
Foundation: Ford Foundation
New grant program encourages computer scientists to think about how their skills ... Public-interest tech is important to the Ford Foundation...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
New grant program encourages computer scientists to think about how their skills ... Public-interest tech is important to the Ford Foundation...more
Looking for layers
Foundation: Ford Foundation
"Who turns down an opportunity to apply for a grant from the Ford Foundation?" Walker marvels. "I think what it means is he, first, has the...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
"Who turns down an opportunity to apply for a grant from the Ford Foundation?" Walker marvels. "I think what it means is he, first, has the...more
ASU receives grant from Public Interest Technology University Network to support innovation
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
Arizona State University received one of 27 grants awarded as part of ... Originally convened by the Ford Foundation, Hewlett Foundation and...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
Arizona State University received one of 27 grants awarded as part of ... Originally convened by the Ford Foundation, Hewlett Foundation and...more
Mississippi Museum of Art Awarded $1 Million in Grant Funding in Support of Expanded Academic ...
Foundation: Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Ford Foundation
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has approved a grant of $750,000 to support the continuation and growth of the Museum's role as an...more
Foundation: Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Ford Foundation
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has approved a grant of $750,000 to support the continuation and growth of the Museum's role as an...more
Buchanan '92 and Gordon '89 Talk Effective Philanthropy at Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Buchanan '92 is the president of the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP), a leading provider of data on philanthropic effectiveness. He is...more
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Buchanan '92 is the president of the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP), a leading provider of data on philanthropic effectiveness. He is...more
Week in Review: Protests Against Ford Foundation Ramp Up; New Museum Protest Shut Down in ...
Foundation: Ford Foundation![]()
Also, the 2019 MacArthur “Genius” grants have been announced, a $6.5 million Cimabue painting was discovered, and...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Also, the 2019 MacArthur “Genius” grants have been announced, a $6.5 million Cimabue painting was discovered, and...more
How Being a 13-Year-Old Busboy Prepared Darren Walker to Lead the Ford Foundation
Foundation: Ford Foundation
... of the Ford Foundation, he oversees a $13 billion philanthropic giant. .... But on the other hand, I think, in philanthropy we have to have a sense...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
... of the Ford Foundation, he oversees a $13 billion philanthropic giant. .... But on the other hand, I think, in philanthropy we have to have a sense...more
Top foundations invest in democracy initiatives
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Borealis Philanthropy just announced its new Racial Equity in Journalism Fund, which has raised $3.6 million to date, with plans to start making...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Borealis Philanthropy just announced its new Racial Equity in Journalism Fund, which has raised $3.6 million to date, with plans to start making...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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Gradian Health Systems, which pioneered the CE-marked Universal Anaesthesia Machine to bring general anaesthesia in underserved communities around the world on patients of any age, is a Limited Liability Corporation (LLC) solely owned by a New York City-based private foundation, the Nick Simons Foundation.
