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

GENERAL SUPPORT
1
CORE SUPPORT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF A FRED WILSON CHANDELIER ART PIECE FOR PUBLIC VIEWING TO RAISE PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT WITH ISSUES OF RACE, REPRESSED HISTORIES AND REPRESENTATION
1
FOR THE CREATION OF AN ANDEAN REGION SERVICE HUB? ?AND? SUPPORTING THE STRENGTHENING ?OF ?ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITIES OF CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS IN? ?COLOMBIA, PERU, AND VENEZUELA
1
TO ENHANCE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND TERRITORIAL LEADERSHIP,CONTRIBUTING TO PEACE-BUILDING AND THE GUARANTEE OF RIGHTS
1
PROJECT SUPPORT TO CO-LEAD WORKING GROUP FOCUSED ON STRENGTHENING THE FEDERAL INFRASTRUCTURE THAT ALLOWS WORKERS TO COLLECTIVELY BARGAIN FOR THEIR RIGHTS.
1
TO SCALE UP WORK WITH LEADERS IN THE NIGER DELTA TO DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR RESOURCES ALLOCATED TO THEIR COMMUNITIES
1
CORE SUPPORT TO ADVANCE TRUTH AND JUSTICE ON THE BERTA CACERES CASE AND TO ??STRENGTHEN THE CAPACITY TO DEFEND AND EXERCISE THE RIGHTS AND AUTONOMY OF THE LENCA INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES OF SOUTHWESTERN HONDURAS
1
FOR RESEARCH, ADVOCACY, AND COMMUNICATIONS ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE CLIMATE CHANGE POLICIES THAT FAVOR COMMUNITY FORESTRY IN MEXICO
1
STRENGTHENING CAPACITIES AND LOCAL SUPPORT NETWORKS OF THE INDIGENOUS GUARD AS A MECHANISM FOR COLLECTIVE SELF-PROTECTION OF INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE IMPROVEMENT OF COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
1
TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR INDIGENOUS MAYAN PEOPLES IN THE YUCATAN PENINSULA, ACHIEVE LAND TITLES FOR MAYAN COMMUNITIES IN THE CALAKMUL REGION, AND ORGANIZE WITH MAYAN COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE PENINSULA TO ASSERT THEIR RIGHT TO SELF-DETERMINATI
1
TO STRENGTHEN THE RESILIENCE OF THE ORGANIZATION AND GUARANTEE INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' RIGHTS IN THE STATE OF RORAIMA
1
CORE SUPPORT FOR LEARNING AND EXCHANGE OF EXPERIENCES AMONG FUNDERS THAT ARE PART OF THE FUNDERS FOR AMAZON BASIN (FAB)
1
CORE SUPPORT TO THE DIGITAL LAB TO SAFEGUARD CONSUMERS AND UPHOLD THEIR RIGHTS WITH RESPECT TO THE PRIVACY, SECURITY, AND DATA COLLECTION OF CONSUMER TECHNOLOGIES
1
FOR RESEARCH AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT TO EXPLORE ALTERNATE MODELS OF ECONOMIC GROWTH, INCLUSIVE FINANCE AND WORKER WELFARE TO ENSURE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE POST-PANDEMIC RECOVERY IN INDIA
1
CORE SUPPORT FOR IMPLEMENTING ITS STRATEGY FOR RAISING AWARENESS AND CAPABILITIES ON CONSUMER PROTECTION IN THE ONLINE ENVIRONMENT AMONG ITS NETWORK MEMBERS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
1
CURBING THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 THROUGH SOCIAL AND BEHAVIOUR CHANGE COMMUNICATION (SBCC) IN KENYA
1
CORE SUPPORT FOR THE CHRONICLE OF PHILANTHROPY IN TRANSITIONING TO INDEPENDENT, NONPROFIT STATUS
1
GENERAL SUPPORT AND CORE SUPPORT FOR INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING
1
CORE SUPPORT TO IMPROVE COIAB'S FINANCIAL AREA, AND PROJECT SUPPORT TO STRENGTHEN THE ROLE OF BRAZILIAN INDIGENOUS PEOPLES ORGANIZATIONS OF THE AMAZON IN GUARANTEEING THEIR TERRITORIAL RIGHTS AT THE SUB-NATIONAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL LEVELS
1
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ITS WORK IN THE AMAZON REGION BY DISSEMINATING SMALL GRANTS AND SUPPORTING INDIGENOUS AND QUILOMBOLAS ON INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING, AND CORE SUPPORT FOR ITS INSTITUTIONAL RESILIENCE IMPROVEMENT
1

Interest

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

10647 results

Amount Name Purpose Location Year
$ 300,000 COMMUNITY VOICES HEARD INC GENERAL SUPPORT NEW YORK, NY 2022
$ 50,000 COMPANY OF THE REDWOOD LIBRARY AND ATHENAEUM CORE SUPPORT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF A FRED WILSON CHANDELIER ART PIECE FOR PUBLIC VIEWING TO RAISE PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT WITH ISSUES OF RACE, REPRESSED HISTORIES AND REPRESENTATION NEWPORT, RI 2022
$ 1,500,000 COMPARTAMOS CON COLOMBIA FOR THE CREATION OF AN ANDEAN REGION SERVICE HUB? ?AND? SUPPORTING THE STRENGTHENING ?OF ?ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITIES OF CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS IN? ?COLOMBIA, PERU, AND VENEZUELA , 2022
$ 150,000 COMPAZ CENTRO DE RECURSOS PARA LA PAZ TO ENHANCE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND TERRITORIAL LEADERSHIP,CONTRIBUTING TO PEACE-BUILDING AND THE GUARANTEE OF RIGHTS , 2022
$ 200,000 CONGRESSIONAL PROGRESSIVE CAUCUS CENTER PROJECT SUPPORT TO CO-LEAD WORKING GROUP FOCUSED ON STRENGTHENING THE FEDERAL INFRASTRUCTURE THAT ALLOWS WORKERS TO COLLECTIVELY BARGAIN FOR THEIR RIGHTS. WASHINGTON, DC 2022
$ 100,000 CONNECTED DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE TO SCALE UP WORK WITH LEADERS IN THE NIGER DELTA TO DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR RESOURCES ALLOCATED TO THEIR COMMUNITIES , 2022
$ 100,000 CONSEJO CIVICO DE ORGANIZACIONES POPULARES E INDIGENAS DE HONDURAS CORE SUPPORT TO ADVANCE TRUTH AND JUSTICE ON THE BERTA CACERES CASE AND TO ??STRENGTHEN THE CAPACITY TO DEFEND AND EXERCISE THE RIGHTS AND AUTONOMY OF THE LENCA INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES OF SOUTHWESTERN HONDURAS , 2022
$ 30,000 CONSEJO CIVIL MEXICANO PARA LA SILVICULTURA SOSTENIBLE FOR RESEARCH, ADVOCACY, AND COMMUNICATIONS ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE CLIMATE CHANGE POLICIES THAT FAVOR COMMUNITY FORESTRY IN MEXICO , 2022
$ 66,668 CONSEJO REGIONAL INDIGENA DEL CAUCA STRENGTHENING CAPACITIES AND LOCAL SUPPORT NETWORKS OF THE INDIGENOUS GUARD AS A MECHANISM FOR COLLECTIVE SELF-PROTECTION OF INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE IMPROVEMENT OF COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS , 2022
$ 57,046 CONSEJO REGIONAL INDIGENA Y POPULAR DE XPUJIL SC TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR INDIGENOUS MAYAN PEOPLES IN THE YUCATAN PENINSULA, ACHIEVE LAND TITLES FOR MAYAN COMMUNITIES IN THE CALAKMUL REGION, AND ORGANIZE WITH MAYAN COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE PENINSULA TO ASSERT THEIR RIGHT TO SELF-DETERMINATI , 2022
$ 100,000 CONSELHO INDIGENA DE RORAIMA TO STRENGTHEN THE RESILIENCE OF THE ORGANIZATION AND GUARANTEE INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' RIGHTS IN THE STATE OF RORAIMA , 2022
$ 20,000 CONSULTATIVE GROUP ON BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY INC CORE SUPPORT FOR LEARNING AND EXCHANGE OF EXPERIENCES AMONG FUNDERS THAT ARE PART OF THE FUNDERS FOR AMAZON BASIN (FAB) SAN FRANCISCO, CA 2022
$ 1,000,000 CONSUMER REPORTS INC CORE SUPPORT TO THE DIGITAL LAB TO SAFEGUARD CONSUMERS AND UPHOLD THEIR RIGHTS WITH RESPECT TO THE PRIVACY, SECURITY, AND DATA COLLECTION OF CONSUMER TECHNOLOGIES YONKERS, NY 2022
$ 74,788 CONSUMER UNITY AND TRUST SOCIETY FOR RESEARCH AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT TO EXPLORE ALTERNATE MODELS OF ECONOMIC GROWTH, INCLUSIVE FINANCE AND WORKER WELFARE TO ENSURE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE POST-PANDEMIC RECOVERY IN INDIA , 2022
$ 302,000 CONSUMERS INTERNATIONAL CORE SUPPORT FOR IMPLEMENTING ITS STRATEGY FOR RAISING AWARENESS AND CAPABILITIES ON CONSUMER PROTECTION IN THE ONLINE ENVIRONMENT AMONG ITS NETWORK MEMBERS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES , 2022
$ 250,000 CONTINUM CONSULT LIMITED CURBING THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 THROUGH SOCIAL AND BEHAVIOUR CHANGE COMMUNICATION (SBCC) IN KENYA , 2022
$ 500,000 CONVERSATION US INC CORE SUPPORT FOR THE CHRONICLE OF PHILANTHROPY IN TRANSITIONING TO INDEPENDENT, NONPROFIT STATUS WALTHAM, MA 2022
$ 266,000 COOPERACCION GENERAL SUPPORT AND CORE SUPPORT FOR INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING , 2022
$ 70,000 COORDENACAO DAS ORGANIZACOES INDIGENAS DA AMAZONIA BRASILEIRA CORE SUPPORT TO IMPROVE COIAB'S FINANCIAL AREA, AND PROJECT SUPPORT TO STRENGTHEN THE ROLE OF BRAZILIAN INDIGENOUS PEOPLES ORGANIZATIONS OF THE AMAZON IN GUARANTEEING THEIR TERRITORIAL RIGHTS AT THE SUB-NATIONAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL LEVELS , 2022
$ 415,000 COORDENADORIA ECUMENICA DE SERVICO CESE GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ITS WORK IN THE AMAZON REGION BY DISSEMINATING SMALL GRANTS AND SUPPORTING INDIGENOUS AND QUILOMBOLAS ON INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING, AND CORE SUPPORT FOR ITS INSTITUTIONAL RESILIENCE IMPROVEMENT , 2022
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Deadlines

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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