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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State

NY

City

NEW YORK

Purpose

FOR RESEARCH ON WOMENS ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT AND GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN WEST AFRICA
1
CORE SUPPORT FOR THE MOMENT WORK INSTITUTE TO BRING CREATIVE EDUCATION TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS, COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES, AND NONPROFIT PARTNERS WHILE CONTINUING TO TRAIN THEATER ARTISTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY
1
FOR A MOBILE CLINIC TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS OF POLICE VIOLENCE BY DEVELOPING STRATEGIES AND TOOLS FOR THE RECOGNITION, DOCUMENTATION AND REGISTRATION OF CASES
1
GENERAL SUPPORT AND CORE SUPPORT FOR INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING
2
CORE SUPPORT FOR COLLABORATIVE WORK WITH OTHER PLACE-BASED ORGANIZATIONS WORKING ON DISASTER RECOVERY
1
GENERAL SUPPORT
6
CORE SUPPORT FOR THE CAMPAIGN TO END OPERATION LONESTAR, A TX STATE-FUNDED INITIATIVE TO TARGET SUSPECTED MIGRANTS FOR ARREST, PROSECUTION, INCARCERATION, AND DEPORTATION USING STATE LOW-LEVEL STATE MISDEMEANOR OFFENSES SUCH AS TRESPASS
1
CORE SUPPORT FOR THE TEXAS OBSERVER'S INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS DESK TO CORRECT THE FIELDS LACK OF JOURNALISTIC ATTENTION TO INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES AND STORIES THAT INFORM AND EMPOWER INDIGENOUS READERS
1
CORE SUPPORT TO EXPAND TEXAS HARM REDUCTION ALLIANCE'S STATEWIDE ORGANIZING TO PRESS FORWARD DEMANDS FOR INVESTMENT IN CARE NOT INCARCERATION
1
FOR A REGIONAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM, A PROGRAM THAT AIMS TO IDENTIFY AND CONNECT EMERGING LEADERS FROM SOUTHERN AFRICA WHO ARE ADVANCING INNOVATIVE IDEAS AND SOLUTIONS TO COMBAT INEQUALITY IN THE REGION.
1
CORE SUPPORT FOR THE NEW DEAL TICKET INITIATIVE TO BUILD A VIBRANT AND DIVERSE YOUNG AUDIENCE AND DEVELOP NEW GENERATIONS OF THEATERGOERS
1
FOR THE PROGRAM ON LEGAL EMPOWERMENT AND RACIAL-ETHNIC DIVERSITY: REGIONAL DIALOGUES
1
CORE SUPPORT FOR THE BUILDING MOVEMENT PROJECT'S DETROIT PEOPLE'S PLATFORM PROJECT TO ADDRESS GROWING INEQUALITY BETWEEN DETROITERS
1
CORE SUPPORT FOR THE THIRD PHASE OF BUILDING MOVEMENT PROJECT'S (BMP) RACE TO LEAD RESEARCH AGENDA, AND LAUNCH OF BMPS RACE EQUITY ASSESSMENT TO SUPPORT CULTURE CHANGE IN NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND THE SECTOR
1

Interest

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

10647 results

Amount Name Purpose Location Year
$ 150,000 TECHNOSERVE INC FOR RESEARCH ON WOMENS ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT AND GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN WEST AFRICA ARLINGTON, VA 2022
$ 25,000 TECTONIC THEATER PROJECT INC CORE SUPPORT FOR THE MOMENT WORK INSTITUTE TO BRING CREATIVE EDUCATION TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS, COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES, AND NONPROFIT PARTNERS WHILE CONTINUING TO TRAIN THEATER ARTISTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY NEW YORK, NY 2022
$ 50,000 TEMBLORES ONG FOR A MOBILE CLINIC TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS OF POLICE VIOLENCE BY DEVELOPING STRATEGIES AND TOOLS FOR THE RECOGNITION, DOCUMENTATION AND REGISTRATION OF CASES , 2022
$ 400,000 TERRA DE DIREITOS GENERAL SUPPORT AND CORE SUPPORT FOR INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING , 2022
$ 125,000 TEXAS APPLESEED CORE SUPPORT FOR COLLABORATIVE WORK WITH OTHER PLACE-BASED ORGANIZATIONS WORKING ON DISASTER RECOVERY AUSTIN, TX 2022
$ 300,000 TEXAS CIVIL RIGHTS PROJECT AKA OFICINA LEGAL DEL PUEBLO UNIDO INC GENERAL SUPPORT AUSTIN, TX 2022
$ 400,000 TEXAS CIVIL RIGHTS PROJECT AKA OFICINA LEGAL DEL PUEBLO UNIDO INC CORE SUPPORT FOR THE CAMPAIGN TO END OPERATION LONESTAR, A TX STATE-FUNDED INITIATIVE TO TARGET SUSPECTED MIGRANTS FOR ARREST, PROSECUTION, INCARCERATION, AND DEPORTATION USING STATE LOW-LEVEL STATE MISDEMEANOR OFFENSES SUCH AS TRESPASS AUSTIN, TX 2022
$ 75,000 TEXAS DEMOCRACY FOUNDATION CORE SUPPORT FOR THE TEXAS OBSERVER'S INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS DESK TO CORRECT THE FIELDS LACK OF JOURNALISTIC ATTENTION TO INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES AND STORIES THAT INFORM AND EMPOWER INDIGENOUS READERS AUSTIN, TX 2022
$ 300,000 TEXAS FREEDOM NETWORK EDUCATION FUND GENERAL SUPPORT AUSTIN, TX 2022
$ 52,685 TEXAS HARM REDUCTION ALLIANCE CORE SUPPORT TO EXPAND TEXAS HARM REDUCTION ALLIANCE'S STATEWIDE ORGANIZING TO PRESS FORWARD DEMANDS FOR INVESTMENT IN CARE NOT INCARCERATION AUSTIN, TX 2022
$ 466,666 TEXAS LOW INCOME HOUSING INFORMATION SERVICE GENERAL SUPPORT AUSTIN, TX 2022
$ 500,000 TEXAS ORGANIZING PROJECT EDUCATION FUND GENERAL SUPPORT AND CORE SUPPORT FOR INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING SAN ANTONIO, TX 2022
$ 125,000 TEXAS TRIBUNE INC GENERAL SUPPORT AUSTIN, TX 2022
$ 150,000 TEXAS TRIBUNE INC GENERAL SUPPORT AUSTIN, TX 2022
$ 225,000 TEXAS WOMEN'S FOUNDATION GENERAL SUPPORT DALLAS, TX 2022
$ 4,000 THANDEKILE MOYO FOR A REGIONAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM, A PROGRAM THAT AIMS TO IDENTIFY AND CONNECT EMERGING LEADERS FROM SOUTHERN AFRICA WHO ARE ADVANCING INNOVATIVE IDEAS AND SOLUTIONS TO COMBAT INEQUALITY IN THE REGION. , 2022
$ 500,000 THEATRE FOR A NEW AUDIENCE INC CORE SUPPORT FOR THE NEW DEAL TICKET INITIATIVE TO BUILD A VIBRANT AND DIVERSE YOUNG AUDIENCE AND DEVELOP NEW GENERATIONS OF THEATERGOERS NEW YORK, NY 2022
$ 103,800 THEMIS GENERO JUSTICA E DIREITOS HUMANOS FOR THE PROGRAM ON LEGAL EMPOWERMENT AND RACIAL-ETHNIC DIVERSITY: REGIONAL DIALOGUES , 2022
$ 350,000 THIRD SECTOR NEW ENGLAND INC CORE SUPPORT FOR THE BUILDING MOVEMENT PROJECT'S DETROIT PEOPLE'S PLATFORM PROJECT TO ADDRESS GROWING INEQUALITY BETWEEN DETROITERS BOSTON, MA 2022
$ 125,000 THIRD SECTOR NEW ENGLAND INC CORE SUPPORT FOR THE THIRD PHASE OF BUILDING MOVEMENT PROJECT'S (BMP) RACE TO LEAD RESEARCH AGENDA, AND LAUNCH OF BMPS RACE EQUITY ASSESSMENT TO SUPPORT CULTURE CHANGE IN NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND THE SECTOR BOSTON, MA 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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