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

Foundation Grants and Resources

People Building Stronger Communities

Expanded State and Local Poverty Measurement Developed

Homeless Veterans Get the Help They Need With $2.4 Million Grant

Greater National Threats Than Terrorism: Homelessness And Poverty

The Invisible Boys of St. Francis: Under 30 and Homeless

Volunteer Opportunities in Alexandria

Mental Health First Aid Helps Support Rural Communities

Student Innovators Take Part in Southshire Challenge

OnTrak Community Initiative for Playing Truants

Opportunities to Volunteer for Seniors

Recent News from Ford Foundation

Volunteers needed for annual homeless census
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Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving

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JACK Presents REPARATIONS & PHILANTHROPY
Foundation: Ford Foundation

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Democracy in Practice: How the Ford Foundation and Its BUILD Grantees Are Changing Philanthropy
Foundation: Ford Foundation

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Foundation: Edna McConnell Clark Foundation, Edna McConnell Clark Foundation , Ford Foundation

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Foundation: Ford Foundation

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Foundation: Ford Foundation

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Hartford Foundation awards $924K to address homelessness
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving

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Homeless service providers receive $924K in grants from Hartford Foundation of Public Giving