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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.
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.
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Philanthropy for “Citizens of the World”: Community Foundations - Capital Research Center
Foundation: Cleveland Foundation, Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations
Nor does it suggest that there's something inherently wrong with community foundations as a philanthropic vehicle. What it does reveal is how thoroughly...more
Foundation: Cleveland Foundation, Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations
Nor does it suggest that there's something inherently wrong with community foundations as a philanthropic vehicle. What it does reveal is how thoroughly...more
GLCF to host annual Celebrate Giving event - Lowell Sun
Foundation: Barr Foundation, Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, Greater Lowell Community Foundation, Ford Foundation
LOWELL — The Greater Lowell Community Foundation will host its annual Celebrate Giving event with keynote speaker San San Wong, director of...more
Foundation: Barr Foundation, Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, Greater Lowell Community Foundation, Ford Foundation
LOWELL — The Greater Lowell Community Foundation will host its annual Celebrate Giving event with keynote speaker San San Wong, director of...more
City Of East Windsor: The East Windsor Greater Together Community Fund Grants - Patch
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
... to receive a grant and the grant applications are available on the Harford Foundation's Greater Together Community Fund's East Windsor...more
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
... to receive a grant and the grant applications are available on the Harford Foundation's Greater Together Community Fund's East Windsor...more
Trickle Up Names Nathalie Laidler-Kylander as New President - PR Newswire
Foundation: MetLife Foundation, Ford Foundation
Through her research, teaching and consulting, she is recognized as a leading expert on nonprofit brand management. Her work has been published...more
Foundation: MetLife Foundation, Ford Foundation
Through her research, teaching and consulting, she is recognized as a leading expert on nonprofit brand management. Her work has been published...more
George Soros Is Making Changes At His Foundation While He Still Can | Forbes India
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations
The sprawling foundation Soros has funded for decades wants to refocus ... what were called “tie-off grants,” a final year or so of funding...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations
The sprawling foundation Soros has funded for decades wants to refocus ... what were called “tie-off grants,” a final year or so of funding...more
Charities, and families, need our help more than ever | Stuff.co.nz
The Milford Foundation is taking action. Last week we provided $120,000 in donations to community foodbanks serving hard-hit communities in...more
The Milford Foundation is taking action. Last week we provided $120,000 in donations to community foodbanks serving hard-hit communities in...more
George Soros Is Making Changes at His Foundation While He Still Can - The New York Times
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations
Mr. Malloch-Brown says the transformation will put the philanthropy, ... The plan is to concentrate bigger philanthropic bets at the global...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations
Mr. Malloch-Brown says the transformation will put the philanthropy, ... The plan is to concentrate bigger philanthropic bets at the global...more
Opinion:Working together, we can achieve greater equity in our region - The CT Mirror
As we approach our 100th Anniversary, and as the largest community foundation in the state, the Hartford Foundation is committed to being a leading voice...more
As we approach our 100th Anniversary, and as the largest community foundation in the state, the Hartford Foundation is committed to being a leading voice...more
The woking class American philanthropy turns left - The Economist
Foundation: Ford Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, California Wellness Foundation
In April the Ford Foundation announced $1bn in funding for social justice. The month before Goldman Sachs, a bank, trumpeted $100m in grants to curb...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, California Wellness Foundation
In April the Ford Foundation announced $1bn in funding for social justice. The month before Goldman Sachs, a bank, trumpeted $100m in grants to curb...more
NGAAP Philanthropic Collective gives back, gives Black in Charlotte - Q City Metro
Foundation: Ford Foundation
This August marked the 10th anniversary of Black Philanthropy Month (BPM). But what you may not know is how NGAAP, along with the Charlotte community,...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
This August marked the 10th anniversary of Black Philanthropy Month (BPM). But what you may not know is how NGAAP, along with the Charlotte community,...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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