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

CORE SUPPORT FOR DISABILITY FUTURES, A FELLOWSHIP INITIATIVE TO SPOTLIGHT THE WORK OF DISABLED CREATIVES ACROSS DISCIPLINES AND GEOGRAPHY AND AMPLIFY THEIR VOICES INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY
1
CORE SUPPORT FOR THE 369TH EXPERIENCE JUNETEENTH COMMEMORATION CELEBRATION IN HONOR OF THE 369TH INFANTRY REGIMENT
1
TO CREATE SAFE SPACE FOR DIALOGUE BETWEEN CIVIL SOCIETY AND GOVERNMENT IN JORDAN AROUND THE NATIONAL SP STRATEGY (NSPS) FOR INSTITUTIONALIZING AN INCLUSIVE SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY PROCESS FOR CSO ENGAGEMENT IN MONITORING IMPLEMENTATION
1
GENERAL SUPPORT
3
CORE SUPPORT FOR THE CAMPAIGN FOR EQUITY - EDUCATION EQUITY CABINET
1
GENERAL SUPPORT AND CORE SUPPORT FOR INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING
1
CORE SUPPORT FOR CAPACITY STRENGTHENING, AND PROJECT SUPPORT FOR ADVOCACY STRATEGIES TO COUNTER THE NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF CLOSING CIVIC SPACES AND TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF THE VULNERABLE POPULATION AFFECTED BY THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC CRISIS IN VZLA
1
TIE-OFF CORE SUPPORT TO THE CDH TO STRENGTHEN ITS CAPACITIES TO ARTICULATE AN INTERSECTIONAL PERSPECTIVE AND TO STRENGTHEN ITS STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS, AND TO THE IIES TO STRENGTHEN ITS DIGITAL PLATFORM TO ANALYZE SOCIAL VULNERABILITIES.
1
CORE SUPPORT TO ADVANCE THE EFFORTS TO FIGHT IMPUNITY FOR GRAVE HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN EL SALVADOR THROUGH RESEARCH, ADVOCACY AND LITIGATION
1
FOR THE CENTER FOR CHINA AND ASIA-PACIFIC STUDIES FOR CORE SUPPORT FOR INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING, AND FOR PROJECT SUPPORT TO DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT A PROCESS TO CREATE A GLOBAL SOUTH NETWORK OF CENTERS OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT CHINA
1
FOR CORE SUPPORT FOR THE CENTER FOR CHINA AND ASIA-PACIFIC STUDIES TO PROMOTE RESEARCH, TEACHING AND PUBLIC DEBATE ON CONTEMPORARY CHINA, AND FOR CORE SUPPORT FOR INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING OF THE CENTER
1
FOR THE MEMORY NARRATORS PROJECT, TO DISSEMINATE TESTIMONIES OF THOSE WHO LIVED THROUGH POLITICAL VIOLENCE, IN ORDER TO GENERATE REFLECTION AND RECONCILIATION AMONGST PERUVIANS
1
PROMOTE LARGE-SCALE, ACTIVE AND INFORMED PARTICIPATION OF CITIZENS IN THE CONSTITUENT PROCESS IN CHILE, AND HELP GUARANTEE THE TRANSPARENCY OF THE PROCESS.
1
FOR PROMOTING A SOCIAL AGENDA AND DEMOCRATIC SOLUTIONS TO THE CRISIS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE SOCIAL PROTESTS AND FOR MONITORING AND PROMOTING COLOMBIAN PUBLIC DEBATE TO FIND DEMOCRATIC SOLUTIONS TO THE CRISIS
1
FOR A MULTI-UNIVERSITY ALLIANCE ON THE REGIONAL DILEMMAS OF INEQUALITY AND CIVIL SOCIETY EMPOWERMENT IN US-LATIN AMERICA RELATIONS
1
FOR RESEARCH ON THE DIGITAL PUBLIC SPHERE, POLITICAL POLARIZATION, DISINFORMATION, AND FOR EXPLORING PRINCIPLES FOR REGULATION MODELS TO DEAL WITH DISINFORMATION DYNAMICS
1
TO IMPLEMENT A SOCIAL MAPPING INITIATIVE FOCUSED ON QUILOMBOLAS COMMUNITIES IN THE NORTHEAST OF BRAZIL
1
FOR APPLIED RESEARCH ON SURVEILLANCE, DATA EXTRACTIVISM, TECHNOPOLITICS, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF A DECOLONIAL RESEARCH AGENDA IN THE POST-COVID-19 PANDEMIC
1

Interest

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

10647 results

Amount Name Purpose Location Year
$ 1,000,000 UNITED STATES ARTISTS INC CORE SUPPORT FOR DISABILITY FUTURES, A FELLOWSHIP INITIATIVE TO SPOTLIGHT THE WORK OF DISABLED CREATIVES ACROSS DISCIPLINES AND GEOGRAPHY AND AMPLIFY THEIR VOICES INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY CHICAGO, IL 2022
$ 100,000 UNITED STATES FOUNDATION FOR THE COMMEMORATION OF THE WORLD WARS CORE SUPPORT FOR THE 369TH EXPERIENCE JUNETEENTH COMMEMORATION CELEBRATION IN HONOR OF THE 369TH INFANTRY REGIMENT WASHINGTON, DC 2022
$ 225,000 UNITED STATES FUND FOR UNICEF TO CREATE SAFE SPACE FOR DIALOGUE BETWEEN CIVIL SOCIETY AND GOVERNMENT IN JORDAN AROUND THE NATIONAL SP STRATEGY (NSPS) FOR INSTITUTIONALIZING AN INCLUSIVE SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY PROCESS FOR CSO ENGAGEMENT IN MONITORING IMPLEMENTATION NEW YORK, NY 2022
$ 175,000 UNITED STATES HEARTLAND CHINA ASSOCIATION GENERAL SUPPORT JEFFERSON CITY, MO 2022
$ 137,500 UNITED VISION FOR IDAHO INC GENERAL SUPPORT BOISE, ID 2022
$ 125,000 UNITED WAY OF NEW YORK CITY CORE SUPPORT FOR THE CAMPAIGN FOR EQUITY - EDUCATION EQUITY CABINET NEW YORK, NY 2022
$ 1,450,000 UNITED WE DREAM NETWORK INC GENERAL SUPPORT AND CORE SUPPORT FOR INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING WASHINGTON, DC 2022
$ 100,000 UNITED WE DREAM NETWORK INC GENERAL SUPPORT WASHINGTON, DC 2022
$ 100,000 UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA ANDRES BELLO CORE SUPPORT FOR CAPACITY STRENGTHENING, AND PROJECT SUPPORT FOR ADVOCACY STRATEGIES TO COUNTER THE NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF CLOSING CIVIC SPACES AND TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF THE VULNERABLE POPULATION AFFECTED BY THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC CRISIS IN VZLA , 2022
$ 150,000 UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA ANDRES BELLO TIE-OFF CORE SUPPORT TO THE CDH TO STRENGTHEN ITS CAPACITIES TO ARTICULATE AN INTERSECTIONAL PERSPECTIVE AND TO STRENGTHEN ITS STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS, AND TO THE IIES TO STRENGTHEN ITS DIGITAL PLATFORM TO ANALYZE SOCIAL VULNERABILITIES. , 2022
$ 121,000 UNIVERSIDAD CENTROAMERICANA JOSE SIMEON CANAS CORE SUPPORT TO ADVANCE THE EFFORTS TO FIGHT IMPUNITY FOR GRAVE HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN EL SALVADOR THROUGH RESEARCH, ADVOCACY AND LITIGATION , 2022
$ 15,000 UNIVERSIDAD DEL PACIFICO FOR THE CENTER FOR CHINA AND ASIA-PACIFIC STUDIES FOR CORE SUPPORT FOR INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING, AND FOR PROJECT SUPPORT TO DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT A PROCESS TO CREATE A GLOBAL SOUTH NETWORK OF CENTERS OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT CHINA , 2022
$ 565,335 UNIVERSIDAD DEL PACIFICO FOR CORE SUPPORT FOR THE CENTER FOR CHINA AND ASIA-PACIFIC STUDIES TO PROMOTE RESEARCH, TEACHING AND PUBLIC DEBATE ON CONTEMPORARY CHINA, AND FOR CORE SUPPORT FOR INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING OF THE CENTER , 2022
$ 15,000 UNIVERSIDAD DEL PACIFICO FOR THE MEMORY NARRATORS PROJECT, TO DISSEMINATE TESTIMONIES OF THOSE WHO LIVED THROUGH POLITICAL VIOLENCE, IN ORDER TO GENERATE REFLECTION AND RECONCILIATION AMONGST PERUVIANS , 2022
$ 135,000 UNIVERSIDAD DIEGO PORTALES PROMOTE LARGE-SCALE, ACTIVE AND INFORMED PARTICIPATION OF CITIZENS IN THE CONSTITUENT PROCESS IN CHILE, AND HELP GUARANTEE THE TRANSPARENCY OF THE PROCESS. , 2022
$ 50,000 UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE COLOMBIA FOR PROMOTING A SOCIAL AGENDA AND DEMOCRATIC SOLUTIONS TO THE CRISIS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE SOCIAL PROTESTS AND FOR MONITORING AND PROMOTING COLOMBIAN PUBLIC DEBATE TO FIND DEMOCRATIC SOLUTIONS TO THE CRISIS , 2022
$ 400,000 UNIVERSIDAD TORCUATO DI TELLA FOR A MULTI-UNIVERSITY ALLIANCE ON THE REGIONAL DILEMMAS OF INEQUALITY AND CIVIL SOCIETY EMPOWERMENT IN US-LATIN AMERICA RELATIONS , 2022
$ 200,000 UNIVERSIDADE DE SAO PAULO FOR RESEARCH ON THE DIGITAL PUBLIC SPHERE, POLITICAL POLARIZATION, DISINFORMATION, AND FOR EXPLORING PRINCIPLES FOR REGULATION MODELS TO DEAL WITH DISINFORMATION DYNAMICS , 2022
$ 150,000 UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO RECONCAVO DA BAHIA - UFRB TO IMPLEMENT A SOCIAL MAPPING INITIATIVE FOCUSED ON QUILOMBOLAS COMMUNITIES IN THE NORTHEAST OF BRAZIL , 2022
$ 100,000 UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO RIO DE JANEIRO FOR APPLIED RESEARCH ON SURVEILLANCE, DATA EXTRACTIVISM, TECHNOPOLITICS, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF A DECOLONIAL RESEARCH AGENDA IN THE POST-COVID-19 PANDEMIC , 2022
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Restrictions

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Contact

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

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