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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 Ubińas. 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 Ubińas. 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
How to Reduce Clients' Taxes While Providing a Social Good
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Fran Seegull, executive director of the U.S. Impact Investing Alliance at the Ford Foundation, sees the potential benefits of opportunity funds both...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Fran Seegull, executive director of the U.S. Impact Investing Alliance at the Ford Foundation, sees the potential benefits of opportunity funds both...more
The Economy Is Changing—and So Must We: A New Charge for Nonprofits
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Nathan Cummings Foundation
This includes writing on employee ownership, cooperatives, social enterprise, community development finance, anchor institutions, the growth...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Nathan Cummings Foundation
This includes writing on employee ownership, cooperatives, social enterprise, community development finance, anchor institutions, the growth...more
Impact investing may help with your operating capital problems
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
The Rockefeller Foundation created its philanthropic strategy in this city, ... Unfortunately, in the city where philanthropy and nonprofits emerged...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
The Rockefeller Foundation created its philanthropic strategy in this city, ... Unfortunately, in the city where philanthropy and nonprofits emerged...more
Watershed School receives $75000 grant
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Camden — Watershed School has received a grant in the amount of $75,000 from the Edward E. Ford Foundation. The foundation provides grants...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Camden — Watershed School has received a grant in the amount of $75,000 from the Edward E. Ford Foundation. The foundation provides grants...more
Watershed School receives $75000 grant from Edward E. Ford Foundation
Foundation: Ford Foundation
CAMDEN — Watershed School has received a prestigious grant in the amount of $75,000 from the Edward E. Ford Foundation. The Edward E....more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
CAMDEN — Watershed School has received a prestigious grant in the amount of $75,000 from the Edward E. Ford Foundation. The Edward E....more
Agnes Gund's Art for Justice Fund Awards Nearly $10 Million in Second Round of Grants
Foundation: Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Ford Foundation
The Art for Justice Fund, which was launched by philanthropist and collector Agnes Gund last year, announced today that it is awarding almost...more
Foundation: Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Ford Foundation
The Art for Justice Fund, which was launched by philanthropist and collector Agnes Gund last year, announced today that it is awarding almost...more
Community foundation CEO out after top fundraiser's sex harassment scandal
Foundation: Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Ford Foundation, Minneapolis Foundation![]()
The Silicon Valley Community Foundation's founding president, Emmett D. .... Only a third of the foundation's grants have gone to Bay Area...more
Foundation: Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Ford Foundation, Minneapolis Foundation
The Silicon Valley Community Foundation's founding president, Emmett D. .... Only a third of the foundation's grants have gone to Bay Area...more
Emmett Carson Steps Down as Silicon Valley Fund Admits Missteps
Foundation: Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Ford Foundation, Tulsa Community Foundation
The Silicon Valley Community Foundation board placed Carson on paid leave in late April after former and current employees publicly criticized...more
Foundation: Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Ford Foundation, Tulsa Community Foundation
The Silicon Valley Community Foundation board placed Carson on paid leave in late April after former and current employees publicly criticized...more
Gifford Foundation executive director Sonneborn to retire at the end of 2018 
During his tenure as executive director, the Gifford Foundation has made grants in excess of $5.5 million focused on neighborhoods,...more
During his tenure as executive director, the Gifford Foundation has made grants in excess of $5.5 million focused on neighborhoods,...more
Jun 25, 2018 6.25.18 US Nonprofit News The San Francisco Foundation awarded a $1 million
Foundation: Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation, John A. Hartford Foundation, San Francisco Foundation
News about grants, gifts. Sunwest Bank is announcing plans to deploy more than $45 million in new SBA loans in 2018. The Fisher...more
Foundation: Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation, John A. Hartford Foundation, San Francisco Foundation
News about grants, gifts. Sunwest Bank is announcing plans to deploy more than $45 million in new SBA loans in 2018. The Fisher...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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