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

TO IMPROVE THE ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM TIED TO IMPACT INVESTMENT AND CHINESE OVERSEAS FINANCIAL FLOWS SO THAT RECIPIENT COMMUNITIES' GRIEVANCES ARE MORE EFFECTIVELY AND FAIRLY ADDRESSED
1
FOR DEEPENING THE PROJECT ON ACTIVE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION TO MAKE NATURAL RESOURCE GOVERNANCE WORK IN THE FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, CROSS RIVER, AKWA IBOM AND RIVERS STATES, NIGERIA
1
GENERAL SUPPORT AND CORE SUPPORT FOR INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING
1
CORE SUPPORT FOR RAPID RESPONSE, DOCUMENTATION OF VIOLATIONS, TRAINING AND SOLIDARITY BUILDING FOR GRASSROOT ACTIVISTS AND MARGINALIZED COMMUNITY GROUPS IN RESPONSE TO THE CLOSED CIVIC SPACE IN UGANDA
1
GENERAL SUPPORT AND CORE SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATIONAL STRENGTHENING
1
CORE SUPPORT FOR THE ATHENA COALITION,A NEW CROSS-ISSUES AND MULTI-GEOGRAPHY ALLIANCE THAT BELIEVES IN CONTROLLING OUR LIVES, COMMUNITIES, AND DEMOCRACY SHOULD BE IN OUR HANDS
1
CORE SUPPORT FOR THE ATHENA PROGRAM TO WORK IN KEY GEOGRAPHIES TO COMPRESS AND AMPLIFY LOCAL ACTIONS MEETING THEIR GOALS OF BUILDING NATIONAL ACTION(S) AS PART OF ITS WORKER TABLE.
1
GENERAL SUPPORT
1
FOR EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT'S POLICY ON FARMER PRODUCER ORGANIZATIONS IN COLLABORATION WITH CSOS TO ENABLE HIGHER INCOMES FOR FARMERS IN ODISHA AND COVID MITIGATION FOR FARMER COMMUNITIES IN MADHYA PRADESH AND JHARKHAND
1
CORE SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE'S CHOICE COMMUNICATIONS BUSINESS PLANNING, LEGAL, AND BACK OFFICE CAPACITIES TO PURSUE AND SCALE NYC-BASED BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AS A MISSION-ALIGNED, AND COOPERATIVELY-OWNED NETWORK INSTALLER
1
FOR TECHNICAL AND INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING SUPPORT TO SUB-NATIONAL FEMINIST ORGANIZATIONS TO EFFECTIVELY PREVENT AND REDUCE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS IN NIGERIA
1
CORE SUPPORT TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE INDEPENDENT NATIONAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION TOWARD THE 2023 NATIONAL ELECTIONS IN NIGERIA
1
CORE SUPPORT TO ADDRESS GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN ARTISANAL AND SMALL-SCALE MINING (ASM) COMMUNITIES IN SOUTHERN AFRICA
1
TO MITIGATE THE IMPACT OF INDUSTRIAL AGRICULTURE AND BIOFUELS ON FOOD SECURITY, LAND USE, AND CLIMATE CHANGE THROUGH STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS AND TARGETED POLICY DEVELOPMENT
1
FOR THE PROMOTING THE VOICES OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES PROGRAM TO ENSURE THAT THE VOICES OF SELF-ADVOCATES AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE INCLUDED IN THE SOLUTIONS TO VIOLENCE, CRIMINALIZATION, AND INCARCERATION
1
FOR THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF RAGTIME A ONE-NIGHT-ONLY REUNION CONCERT AT A BROADWAY THEATER
1
PROJECT SUPPORT TO EXPAND THE MADE-TO-LEARN (M2L) EDUCATIONAL SCHOOL PROGRAM/WORKSHOP FOR INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (IDD) STUDENTS AND CORE SUPPORT TO STRENGTHEN ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY AND OUTREACH POTENTIAL FOR GROWTH AND STABILITY
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 TO BUILD THE COLLECTIVE CIVIC POWER, VOICE, AND LEADERSHIP OF THE SALON WORKFORCE TO ENSURE THE RIGHTS OF WORKERS TO A HEALTHY, SAFE, AND JUST WORKPLACE.
2

Interest

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

10647 results

Amount Name Purpose Location Year
$ 247,500 ACCOUNTABILITY COUNSEL TO IMPROVE THE ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM TIED TO IMPACT INVESTMENT AND CHINESE OVERSEAS FINANCIAL FLOWS SO THAT RECIPIENT COMMUNITIES' GRIEVANCES ARE MORE EFFECTIVELY AND FAIRLY ADDRESSED SAN FRANCISCO, CA 2022
$ 75,000 ACCOUNTABILITY LAB NIGERIA NETWORK FOR DEEPENING THE PROJECT ON ACTIVE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION TO MAKE NATURAL RESOURCE GOVERNANCE WORK IN THE FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, CROSS RIVER, AKWA IBOM AND RIVERS STATES, NIGERIA , 2022
$ 158,700 ACENTO ACCION LOCAL AC GENERAL SUPPORT AND CORE SUPPORT FOR INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING , 2022
$ 71,250 ACTION ALLIANCE LIMITED CORE SUPPORT FOR RAPID RESPONSE, DOCUMENTATION OF VIOLATIONS, TRAINING AND SOLIDARITY BUILDING FOR GRASSROOT ACTIVISTS AND MARGINALIZED COMMUNITY GROUPS IN RESPONSE TO THE CLOSED CIVIC SPACE IN UGANDA , 2022
$ 730,000 ACTION CENTER ON RACE AND THE ECONOMY INSTITUTE GENERAL SUPPORT AND CORE SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATIONAL STRENGTHENING CHICAGO, IL 2022
$ 541,666 ACTION CENTER ON RACE AND THE ECONOMY INSTITUTE CORE SUPPORT FOR THE ATHENA COALITION,A NEW CROSS-ISSUES AND MULTI-GEOGRAPHY ALLIANCE THAT BELIEVES IN CONTROLLING OUR LIVES, COMMUNITIES, AND DEMOCRACY SHOULD BE IN OUR HANDS CHICAGO, IL 2022
$ 225,000 ACTION CENTER ON RACE AND THE ECONOMY INSTITUTE CORE SUPPORT FOR THE ATHENA PROGRAM TO WORK IN KEY GEOGRAPHIES TO COMPRESS AND AMPLIFY LOCAL ACTIONS MEETING THEIR GOALS OF BUILDING NATIONAL ACTION(S) AS PART OF ITS WORKER TABLE. CHICAGO, IL 2022
$ 450,000 ACTION FOR HOPE GENERAL SUPPORT , 2022
$ 123,334 ACTION FOR SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT (ASA) FOR EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT'S POLICY ON FARMER PRODUCER ORGANIZATIONS IN COLLABORATION WITH CSOS TO ENABLE HIGHER INCOMES FOR FARMERS IN ODISHA AND COVID MITIGATION FOR FARMER COMMUNITIES IN MADHYA PRADESH AND JHARKHAND , 2022
$ 100,000 ACTION RESEARCH COLLABORATIVE INC CORE SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE'S CHOICE COMMUNICATIONS BUSINESS PLANNING, LEGAL, AND BACK OFFICE CAPACITIES TO PURSUE AND SCALE NYC-BASED BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AS A MISSION-ALIGNED, AND COOPERATIVELY-OWNED NETWORK INSTALLER NEW YORK, NY 2022
$ 377,000 ACTIONAID INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION NIGERIA LTDGTE FOR TECHNICAL AND INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING SUPPORT TO SUB-NATIONAL FEMINIST ORGANIZATIONS TO EFFECTIVELY PREVENT AND REDUCE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS IN NIGERIA , 2022
$ 300,000 ACTIONAID INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION NIGERIA LTDGTE CORE SUPPORT TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE INDEPENDENT NATIONAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION TOWARD THE 2023 NATIONAL ELECTIONS IN NIGERIA , 2022
$ 100,000 ACTIONAID SOUTH AFRICA CORE SUPPORT TO ADDRESS GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN ARTISANAL AND SMALL-SCALE MINING (ASM) COMMUNITIES IN SOUTHERN AFRICA , 2022
$ 150,000 ACTIONAID USA TO MITIGATE THE IMPACT OF INDUSTRIAL AGRICULTURE AND BIOFUELS ON FOOD SECURITY, LAND USE, AND CLIMATE CHANGE THROUGH STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS AND TARGETED POLICY DEVELOPMENT WASHINGTON, DC 2022
$ 390,000 ACTIVATING CHANGE INC FOR THE PROMOTING THE VOICES OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES PROGRAM TO ENSURE THAT THE VOICES OF SELF-ADVOCATES AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE INCLUDED IN THE SOLUTIONS TO VIOLENCE, CRIMINALIZATION, AND INCARCERATION WILMINGTON, DE 2022
$ 100,000 ACTORS FUND OF AMERICA FOR THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF RAGTIME A ONE-NIGHT-ONLY REUNION CONCERT AT A BROADWAY THEATER NEW YORK, NY 2022
$ 182,284 ADAPTIVE DESIGN ASSOCIATION INC PROJECT SUPPORT TO EXPAND THE MADE-TO-LEARN (M2L) EDUCATIONAL SCHOOL PROGRAM/WORKSHOP FOR INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (IDD) STUDENTS AND CORE SUPPORT TO STRENGTHEN ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY AND OUTREACH POTENTIAL FOR GROWTH AND STABILITY NEW YORK, NY 2022
$ 15,750 ADEBUKOLA BUKKY COMFORT SHONIBARE 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
$ 100,000 ADHIKAAR FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AND SOCIAL JUSTICE CORE SUPPORT TO BUILD THE COLLECTIVE CIVIC POWER, VOICE, AND LEADERSHIP OF THE SALON WORKFORCE TO ENSURE THE RIGHTS OF WORKERS TO A HEALTHY, SAFE, AND JUST WORKPLACE. QUEENS, NY 2022
$ 25,000 ADHIKAAR FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AND SOCIAL JUSTICE CORE SUPPORT TO BUILD THE COLLECTIVE CIVIC POWER, VOICE, AND LEADERSHIP OF THE SALON WORKFORCE TO ENSURE THE RIGHTS OF WORKERS TO A HEALTHY, SAFE, AND JUST WORKPLACE. QUEENS, NY 2022
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PROPOSALS SHOULD SET FORTH A DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED WORK; HOW THE WORK WILL BE CONDUCTED; THE NAMES AND CURRICULUM VITAE OF THOSE ENGAGED IN THE PROJECT; A DETAILED BUDGET, THE PROJECT'S PRESENT MEANS OF SUPPORT, THE PROJECT'S STATUS OF APPLICATIONS TO OTHER FUNDING SOURCES, AND THE PROJECT'S LEGAL AND TAX STATUS.

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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Private Foundation Grants of $211.1k Available in NEW YORK, NY