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

Filters

Amount

Min
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Max

State

NY

City

NEW YORK

Purpose

General Support
4
Core support for leadership transition and institutional strengthening activities to better advance civil rights advocacy, legal assistance and coaltion building for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders
1
For its fellowship program to build the capacity of Chinese impact investors through a serial of conferences and exchanges in Asia
1
For an event at the AVPN Conference 2020 to celebrate the multifaceted roles that women play and host direct conversations on promoting more inclusive and gender equal society
1
To strengthen the capacities of social organizations in Caquet and Putumayo to monitor and participate on climate change and land use policies where socio environmental conflicts are caused by the extractive sector.
1
Core support to fight the impunity affecting marginalized sectors of society in El Salvador, especially young people, and to advance youth leadership
1
General support and core support for institutional strengthening
1
For a high level, multi disciplinary convening to discuss Guatemala's social, judicial, economic and political issues and develop solutions for civic engagement in the short, medium and long term
1
For collaborative cross borders investigative journalism in Latin America and strengthening local media partners
1
Increase awareness of the human rights situation and the consequences of the complex humanitarian crisis worsened by the COVID 19 pandemic in Venezuela, especially on indigenous communities.
1
Core support for the Mesa de Tierras Comunales to seek restitution of communal land rights for indigenous communities in Guatemala and strengthen community governance of lands, and general support to address the emergencies due to Covid 19 and hurricanes
1
To build the communications capacity of Ch'orti' indigenous communities to inform the public debate on the Interoceanic Corridor of Guatemala project in order to defend the environment and preserve indigenous territorial rights and livelihoods
1
Core support for humanitarian aid to help the most vulnerable communities that are affected by the COVID 19 emergency
1
To analyze the impact of prospective foreign policies on Cuba's economy and generate innovative ideas that could improve and strengthen its economic and social reform policies
1
Core support to strengthen its organizational capacity and to develop an economic autonomy model for indigenous people in the territory of Northern Cauca of Colombia
1
Core support for the Mesoamerican Alliance for Peoples and Forests and core support for institutional strengthening for the Mesoamerican Alliance for Peoples and Forests
2

Interest

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

10647 results

Amount Name Purpose Location Year
$ 100,000 Asian American Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy General Support Oakland, CA 2020
$ 400,000 Asian Americans Advancing Justice Los Angeles Core support for leadership transition and institutional strengthening activities to better advance civil rights advocacy, legal assistance and coaltion building for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders Los Angeles, CA 2020
$ 100,000 Asian Arts Initiative General Support Philadelphia, PA 2020
$ 150,000 Asian Venture Philanthropy Network Limited For its fellowship program to build the capacity of Chinese impact investors through a serial of conferences and exchanges in Asia , 2020
$ 25,000 Asian Venture Philanthropy Network Limited For an event at the AVPN Conference 2020 to celebrate the multifaceted roles that women play and host direct conversations on promoting more inclusive and gender equal society , 2020
$ 200,000 Asociacion Ambiente y Sociedad To strengthen the capacities of social organizations in Caquet and Putumayo to monitor and participate on climate change and land use policies where socio environmental conflicts are caused by the extractive sector. , 2020
$ 50,000 Asociacion Azul Originario Core support to fight the impunity affecting marginalized sectors of society in El Salvador, especially young people, and to advance youth leadership , 2020
$ 130,000 Asociacion Bufete Juridico de Derechos Humanos BD General support and core support for institutional strengthening , 2020
$ 15,000 Asociacion Bufete Juridico de Derechos Humanos BD For a high level, multi disciplinary convening to discuss Guatemala's social, judicial, economic and political issues and develop solutions for civic engagement in the short, medium and long term , 2020
$ 50,000 Asociacion Bufete Juridico de Derechos Humanos BD General Support , 2020
$ 25,000 Asociacion Centro Latinoamericano de Investigacion For collaborative cross borders investigative journalism in Latin America and strengthening local media partners , 2020
$ 200,000 Asociacion Civil Fe y Alegria Increase awareness of the human rights situation and the consequences of the complex humanitarian crisis worsened by the COVID 19 pandemic in Venezuela, especially on indigenous communities. , 2020
$ 120,000 Asociacion Coordinadora de Asociaciones y Comunida Core support for the Mesa de Tierras Comunales to seek restitution of communal land rights for indigenous communities in Guatemala and strengthen community governance of lands, and general support to address the emergencies due to Covid 19 and hurricanes , 2020
$ 15,000 Asociacion Coordinadora de Asociaciones y Comunida To build the communications capacity of Ch'orti' indigenous communities to inform the public debate on the Interoceanic Corridor of Guatemala project in order to defend the environment and preserve indigenous territorial rights and livelihoods , 2020
$ 25,000 Asociacion Coordinadora de Asociaciones y Comunida Core support for humanitarian aid to help the most vulnerable communities that are affected by the COVID 19 emergency , 2020
$ 64,000 Asociacion Coordinadora Regional de Investigacione To analyze the impact of prospective foreign policies on Cuba's economy and generate innovative ideas that could improve and strengthen its economic and social reform policies , 2020
$ 150,000 Asociacion de Cabildos Indigenas del Norte del Cau Core support to strengthen its organizational capacity and to develop an economic autonomy model for indigenous people in the territory of Northern Cauca of Colombia , 2020
$ 550,000 Asociacion de Comunidades Forestales de Peten Core support for the Mesoamerican Alliance for Peoples and Forests and core support for institutional strengthening for the Mesoamerican Alliance for Peoples and Forests , 2020
$ 275,000 Asociacion de Comunidades Forestales de Peten General Support , 2020
$ 600,000 Asociacion de Comunidades Forestales de Peten Core support for the Mesoamerican Alliance for Peoples and Forests and core support for institutional strengthening for the Mesoamerican Alliance for Peoples and Forests , 2020
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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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Individuals
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Native American Tribal Organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
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Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Small Businesses
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Private Foundation Grants of $211.1k Available in NEW YORK, NY