A Private Foundation located in NEW YORK, NY



Latest data derived from the private foundation e-Filings updated by the IRS

IRS Form 990 PF

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2022 Tax Year

About this Private Foundation: 389329


This private foundation is located in New York and provides grants for general support and project activities focused on various social justice issues, including disability rights, environmental advocacy, and youth fellowship programs. It supports initiatives that address human rights impacts, fiscal austerity, and systemic inequality. The foundation also engages in charitable activities that foster institutional effectiveness and promote innovative solutions to combat inequity. By funding community and environmental rights projects, it aims to create a more equitable society and empower emerging leaders to drive positive change globally.

Foundation Profile


In the realm of philanthropic endeavors, one prominent private foundation stands out for its unwavering commitment to social justice and equity. With total assets exceeding $16.3 billion in the 2023 tax year, this foundation has strategically allocated nearly $965 million in grants, emphasizing its dedication to fostering positive change across diverse communities. The foundation's mission centers on addressing systemic inequalities and empowering marginalized populations. Its grantmaking focus encompasses a wide array of initiatives, from general support for social justice organizations to project-specific funding aimed at commemorating significant milestones, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. This foundation also champions cultural projects that explore the intricate relationships between communities and industries, such as the restaurant sector, while simultaneously promoting environmental and community rights in vulnerable regions. Geographically, the foundation's reach extends from the bustling streets of New York City to the far corners of Eastern Ghana, reflecting its commitment to both local and global challenges. Its funding priorities include institutional strengthening, human rights advocacy, and innovative fellowship programs designed to connect emerging leaders who are tackling issues of inequality and injustice. Notably, the foundation supports initiatives that promote art as a means of social change, aiming to reshape narratives around critical issues such as mass incarceration. Eligibility criteria for potential grantees are designed to ensure that funding aligns with the foundation's mission and values. Organizations that demonstrate a commitment to advancing social equity and justice, particularly those that engage historically marginalized communities, are encouraged to apply. For those who are passionate about driving meaningful change and meet the eligibility requirements, this foundation presents a remarkable opportunity for collaboration. Explore the funding possibilities available through The Grant Portal and take the next step toward making a significant impact in your community.
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THE FORD FOUNDATION

NEW YORK, NY

Summary

Assets

$16.3b

Distributions

$964.9m

Contributions

$0

Grant Median

$211.1k

Count

3.6k

Grant Max

$16.8m
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Latest Tax e-Filing

2022

Published by IRS

2023

People

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# Name Title Hours / Wk Comp ($)
1 ERIC W DOPPSTADT VP & CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER 45.00 4454586

Charitable Activities

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$4272626

BUILD PROGRAM YIELDS LEARNING FOR GRANTEES & GRANTMAKERS ALIKE, IN DEVELOPING SOCIAL JUSTICE ORGS & NETWORKS FOSTERING GREATER INST. EFF. TO DISMANTLE INEQUALITY

$4310533

THE GLOBAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM IDENTIFIES AND CONNECTS EMERGING LEADERS FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE WHO ARE ADVANCING INNOVATIVE IDEAS AND SOLUTIONS TO COMBAT INEQUITY

$2579187

ART FOR JUSTICE IS FOCUSED ON SAFELY REDUCING THE PRISON POPULATION, PROMOTING JUSTICE REINVESTMENT AND CREATING ART THAT CHANGES NARRATIVE AROUND MASS INCARCERATION

$1494962

FOR PROJECTS THAT COMMUNICATE THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION AND PROGRAMS INCLUDING THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE.

Grants

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NY

City

NEW YORK

Purpose

GENERAL SUPPORT
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PROJECT SUPPORT FOR CONSOLIDATING THE VIVX PROGRAM, A MUTUAL SUPPORT NETWORK TO PROMOTE THE SOCIAL PROTECTION OF DEFENDERS AND ACTIVIST FILMMAKERS THROUGH THEIR STORIES, AND FOR CORE SUPPORT FOR INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING
1
FOR POST-PRODUCTION AND OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES FOR BORDERLAND, A DOCUMENTARY FILM EXAMINING THE IMMIGRATION CRISIS ALONG THE SOUTHERN BORDER OF THE UNITED STATES THROUGH THE ACTIVITIES OF PEOPLE MOBILIZING TO ADDRESS THOSE ISSUES
1
FOR A FELLOWSHIP UNDER THE FORD FOUNDATION GLOBAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM, A PROGRAM THAT AIMS TO IDENTIFY AND CONNECT EMERGING LEADERS FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE WHO ARE ADVANCING INNOVATIVE IDEAS AND SOLUTIONS TO COMBAT INEQUALITY
1
CORE SUPPORT FOR THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE'S ACQUISITION OF DAVID HAMMONSS AFRICAN AMERICAN FLAG
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CORE SUPPORT FOR THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN FOR ACQUISITIONS BY CONTEMPORARY NATIVE AMERICAN ARTISTS TO THE MUSEUM'S COLLECTIONS AND SUPPORT FOR COLLECTIONS ENGAGEMENT WITH NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITIES AROUND THE COUNTRY
1
CORE SUPPORT FOR THE DESIGNING PEACE EXHIBITION TO HIGHLIGHT INNOVATIVE APPROACHES THAT AIM TO BUILD AND SUSTAIN PEACE AROUND THE WORLD
1
CORE SUPPORT FOR THE EXHIBITION WITNESS: A GROUP PORTRAIT OF JAMES BALDWIN WHICH WILL HONOR THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE REVOLUTIONARY WRITER, ESSAYIST, AND PLAYWRIGHT
1
CORE SUPPORT FOR THE COALITION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS IN DEVELOPMENT FOR STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS, FACILITATION AND COORDINATION, BRINGING NEW VOICES TO THE WORK TO STRENGTHEN DEVELOPMENT FINANCE INSTITUTIONS' STANDARDS AND SAFEGUARD DEVELOPMENT DEFENDERS
1
CORE SUPPORT FOR SANKOFA TO EDUCATE, MOTIVATE AND ACTIVATE ARTISTS AND ALLIES IN SERVICE OF GRASSROOTS MOVEMENTS AND EQUITABLE CHANGE
1
CORE SUPPORT FOR THE FORMERLY INCARCERATED AND CONVICTED PEOPLE AND FAMILIES MOVEMENT NETWORK TO END MASS INCARCERATION AND RESTORE THE CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS OF ALL PEOPLE.
1
CORE SUPPORT FOR WORK WITH CBO'S ON GENDER AND GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
1
CORE SUPPORT FOR PEACOCK REBELLION TO ADVANCE THE ARTISTIC WORK OF QUEER AND TRANS PEOPLE OF COLOR, AND BUILD A CULTURE OF SOCIAL JUSTICE, WITH A FOUNDATION IN HEALING AND DISABILITY JUSTICE
1
TO ADVANCE WOMEN'S SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS IN HONDURAS AS A CRITICAL PIECE TO EXPAND CIVIC SPACE.
1
CORE SUPPORT FOR THE TRANSGENDER STRATEGY CENTER TO CENTER ECONOMIC AND RACIAL JUSTICE, AUTHENTIC INCLUSION, AND HEALTH EQUITY FOR TRANSGENDER AND GENDER NONCONFORMING COMMUNITIES
1
PROJECT SUPPORT FOR COLLABORATION, RESEARCH, AND PLANNING TO DEVELOP THOUGHT-LEADERSHIP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MULTI-ENTITY PRAXIS AND INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE PRO-DEMOCRACY ECOSYSTEM.
1
CORE SUPPORT FOR KW FOUNDATIONS PROGRAMS, THE VISION INTO POWER COHORT AND INFLUENCE CHANGE, WILL SUPPORT A MORE EQUITABLE DEMOCRACY BY STRENGTHENING VOTER PROTECTION, ENCOURAGING TURNOUT AND IMPROVING STORYTELLING EXPERTISE FOR GRASSROOTS ORGANIZAT
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Interest

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

10647 results

Amount Name Purpose Location Year
$ 100,000 SKOWHEGAN SCHOOL OF PAINTING & SCULPTURE INC GENERAL SUPPORT NEW YORK, NY 2022
$ 316,000 SKYLIGHT ENGAGEMENT INC PROJECT SUPPORT FOR CONSOLIDATING THE VIVX PROGRAM, A MUTUAL SUPPORT NETWORK TO PROMOTE THE SOCIAL PROTECTION OF DEFENDERS AND ACTIVIST FILMMAKERS THROUGH THEIR STORIES, AND FOR CORE SUPPORT FOR INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING BROOKLYN, NY 2022
$ 100,000 SKYLIGHT ENGAGEMENT INC FOR POST-PRODUCTION AND OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES FOR BORDERLAND, A DOCUMENTARY FILM EXAMINING THE IMMIGRATION CRISIS ALONG THE SOUTHERN BORDER OF THE UNITED STATES THROUGH THE ACTIVITIES OF PEOPLE MOBILIZING TO ADDRESS THOSE ISSUES BROOKLYN, NY 2022
$ 8,250 SMITA CHAKRABURTTY FOR A FELLOWSHIP UNDER THE FORD FOUNDATION GLOBAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM, A PROGRAM THAT AIMS TO IDENTIFY AND CONNECT EMERGING LEADERS FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE WHO ARE ADVANCING INNOVATIVE IDEAS AND SOLUTIONS TO COMBAT INEQUALITY , 2022
$ 1,050,000 SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION CORE SUPPORT FOR THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE'S ACQUISITION OF DAVID HAMMONSS AFRICAN AMERICAN FLAG WASHINGTON, DC 2022
$ 237,000 SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION CORE SUPPORT FOR THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN FOR ACQUISITIONS BY CONTEMPORARY NATIVE AMERICAN ARTISTS TO THE MUSEUM'S COLLECTIONS AND SUPPORT FOR COLLECTIONS ENGAGEMENT WITH NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITIES AROUND THE COUNTRY WASHINGTON, DC 2022
$ 250,000 SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION CORE SUPPORT FOR THE DESIGNING PEACE EXHIBITION TO HIGHLIGHT INNOVATIVE APPROACHES THAT AIM TO BUILD AND SUSTAIN PEACE AROUND THE WORLD WASHINGTON, DC 2022
$ 50,000 SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION CORE SUPPORT FOR THE EXHIBITION WITNESS: A GROUP PORTRAIT OF JAMES BALDWIN WHICH WILL HONOR THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE REVOLUTIONARY WRITER, ESSAYIST, AND PLAYWRIGHT WASHINGTON, DC 2022
$ 275,000 SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENTREPRENEURS INC CORE SUPPORT FOR THE COALITION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS IN DEVELOPMENT FOR STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS, FACILITATION AND COORDINATION, BRINGING NEW VOICES TO THE WORK TO STRENGTHEN DEVELOPMENT FINANCE INSTITUTIONS' STANDARDS AND SAFEGUARD DEVELOPMENT DEFENDERS CALABASAS, CA 2022
$ 100,000 SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENTREPRENEURS INC CORE SUPPORT FOR SANKOFA TO EDUCATE, MOTIVATE AND ACTIVATE ARTISTS AND ALLIES IN SERVICE OF GRASSROOTS MOVEMENTS AND EQUITABLE CHANGE CALABASAS, CA 2022
$ 250,000 SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENTREPRENEURS INC CORE SUPPORT FOR THE FORMERLY INCARCERATED AND CONVICTED PEOPLE AND FAMILIES MOVEMENT NETWORK TO END MASS INCARCERATION AND RESTORE THE CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS OF ALL PEOPLE. CALABASAS, CA 2022
$ 133,000 SOCIAL AND PUBLIC ART RESOURCE CENTER GENERAL SUPPORT LOS ANGELES, CA 2022
$ 250,000 SOCIAL CHANGE ASSISTANCE TRUST CORE SUPPORT FOR WORK WITH CBO'S ON GENDER AND GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE , 2022
$ 600,000 SOCIAL FINANCE INC GENERAL SUPPORT BOSTON, MA 2022
$ 30,000 SOCIAL GOOD FUND INC CORE SUPPORT FOR PEACOCK REBELLION TO ADVANCE THE ARTISTIC WORK OF QUEER AND TRANS PEOPLE OF COLOR, AND BUILD A CULTURE OF SOCIAL JUSTICE, WITH A FOUNDATION IN HEALING AND DISABILITY JUSTICE RICHMOND, CA 2022
$ 30,000 SOCIAL GOOD FUND INC TO ADVANCE WOMEN'S SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS IN HONDURAS AS A CRITICAL PIECE TO EXPAND CIVIC SPACE. RICHMOND, CA 2022
$ 270,833 SOCIAL GOOD FUND INC CORE SUPPORT FOR THE TRANSGENDER STRATEGY CENTER TO CENTER ECONOMIC AND RACIAL JUSTICE, AUTHENTIC INCLUSION, AND HEALTH EQUITY FOR TRANSGENDER AND GENDER NONCONFORMING COMMUNITIES RICHMOND, CA 2022
$ 250,000 SOCIAL GOOD LABS INCORPORATED PROJECT SUPPORT FOR COLLABORATION, RESEARCH, AND PLANNING TO DEVELOP THOUGHT-LEADERSHIP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MULTI-ENTITY PRAXIS AND INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE PRO-DEMOCRACY ECOSYSTEM. SAN FRANCISCO, CA 2022
$ 300,000 SOCIAL IMPACT FUND CORE SUPPORT FOR KW FOUNDATIONS PROGRAMS, THE VISION INTO POWER COHORT AND INFLUENCE CHANGE, WILL SUPPORT A MORE EQUITABLE DEMOCRACY BY STRENGTHENING VOTER PROTECTION, ENCOURAGING TURNOUT AND IMPROVING STORYTELLING EXPERTISE FOR GRASSROOTS ORGANIZAT LOS ANGELES, CA 2022
$ 190,000 SOCIAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE NPC GENERAL SUPPORT , 2022
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Deadlines

N/A

Restrictions

ACTIVITIES SUPPORTED BY FOUNDATION GRANTS MUST BE CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE U.S. INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND THE TREASURY REGULATIONS.

Contact

THE FORD FOUNDATION
320 EAST 43RD STREET
NEW YORK,NY,10017
2125735000

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