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

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State

NY

City

NEW YORK

Purpose

Core support for the Racial Equity in Journalism Fund, to assist and strengthen people of color led and serving media institutions; and core support support for fund strengthening including communication, fundraising, donor learning
1
General Support
4
For production of 40 Days and 40 Nights, a documentary film following Rev. William Barber and the architects of the Poor People's Campaign as they recruit participants to join their movement to end poverty in the United States
1
For the Youth Organizing and Leadership project to create and disseminate narrative content to increase youth involvement in social justice issues and advance youth leadership, organizing and civic engagement
1
To strengthen the agency and amplify the voices of young women and girls in rural communities agains against sexual and gender based violence in Edo State, Nigeria
1
To revamp the Brazilian Forum on Freedom of Inform ation and hold the government accountable for its obligation to guarantee access to public information, especially regarding socio environmental data and information on traditional peoples' lands
1
To support the Impact Management Project to develop and strengthen guidance for measuring and managing environmental, social and governance impact in the investment field
1
For a consulting program that strengthens the executive teams of Detroit nonprofit organizations to increase their programmatic impact
1
For production of the documentary film, Philly DA, that follows the new Philadelphia district attorney, as his team examine policies regarding cash bail, the death penalty, LGBTQ rights and police corruption
1
Core support for TransLash, content by and about transgender community members, particularly people of color, for broad audience distribution
1
Core support for Rotations, a collaborative movement practice of intersectional, multidisciplinary dance artists, committed to deepening and challenging understandings of artistry and access
1
Core support for Documented, a publication and data journalism organization covering immigration and labor in New York
1
Core support for the COVID 19 Relief Fund which provides aid to Brooklyn organizations serving communities of color during the pandemic
1
For the Good Jobs in the New Economy initiative to establish a network of scholars and practitioners to imagine a future of work that promotes good jobs and resilient economies both in the United States and abroad
1
For optimizing benefits for oil producing communities and strengthening natural resource governance in Nigeria
1
Core support for Cooperative Capital to implement and facilitate real estate development projects in underserved neighborhoods throughout the city of Detroit
1
For the purchase of parcels in the Corktown neighborhood of Detroit, and a community engagement and planning process to determine how these properties will be developed
1

Interest

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

10647 results

Amount Name Purpose Location Year
$ 1,000,000 Borealis Philanthropy Core support for the Racial Equity in Journalism Fund, to assist and strengthen people of color led and serving media institutions; and core support support for fund strengthening including communication, fundraising, donor learning Minneapolis, MN 2020
$ 100,000 Boulevard Harambee Building Up Leaders for Villa General Support Detroit, MI 2020
$ 50,000 Brava Media Inc For production of 40 Days and 40 Nights, a documentary film following Rev. William Barber and the architects of the Poor People's Campaign as they recruit participants to join their movement to end poverty in the United States Brooklyn, NY 2020
$ 300,000 Brave New Films 501 C 3 For the Youth Organizing and Leadership project to create and disseminate narrative content to increase youth involvement in social justice issues and advance youth leadership, organizing and civic engagement Culver City, CA 2020
$ 30,000 BraveHeart Initiative for Youth & Women To strengthen the agency and amplify the voices of young women and girls in rural communities agains against sexual and gender based violence in Edo State, Nigeria , 2020
$ 92,000 Brazilian Association of Investigative Journamlism To revamp the Brazilian Forum on Freedom of Inform ation and hold the government accountable for its obligation to guarantee access to public information, especially regarding socio environmental data and information on traditional peoples' lands , 2020
$ 125,000 Bridges Insights Limited To support the Impact Management Project to develop and strengthen guidance for measuring and managing environmental, social and governance impact in the investment field , 2020
$ 250,000 Bridgespan Group For a consulting program that strengthens the executive teams of Detroit nonprofit organizations to increase their programmatic impact Boston, MA 2020
$ 150,000 Broken Escalator LLC For production of the documentary film, Philly DA, that follows the new Philadelphia district attorney, as his team examine policies regarding cash bail, the death penalty, LGBTQ rights and police corruption Philadelphia, PA 2020
$ 100,000 Bronx Documentary Center Inc General Support Bronx, NY 2020
$ 150,000 Bronx Documentary Center Inc General Support Bronx, NY 2020
$ 125,000 Brooklyn Arts Council Core support for TransLash, content by and about transgender community members, particularly people of color, for broad audience distribution Brooklyn, NY 2020
$ 25,000 Brooklyn Arts Exchange Inc Core support for Rotations, a collaborative movement practice of intersectional, multidisciplinary dance artists, committed to deepening and challenging understandings of artistry and access Brooklyn, NY 2020
$ 75,000 Brooklyn Community Foundation Core support for Documented, a publication and data journalism organization covering immigration and labor in New York Brooklyn, NY 2020
$ 100,000 Brooklyn Community Foundation Core support for the COVID 19 Relief Fund which provides aid to Brooklyn organizations serving communities of color during the pandemic Brooklyn, NY 2020
$ 125,000 Brown University For the Good Jobs in the New Economy initiative to establish a network of scholars and practitioners to imagine a future of work that promotes good jobs and resilient economies both in the United States and abroad Providence, RI 2020
$ 134,000 BudgIT Foundation for Promotion of Information Tec For optimizing benefits for oil producing communities and strengthening natural resource governance in Nigeria , 2020
$ 75,000 Building Community Value General Support Detroit, MI 2020
$ 50,000 Building Community Value Core support for Cooperative Capital to implement and facilitate real estate development projects in underserved neighborhoods throughout the city of Detroit Detroit, MI 2020
$ 25,000 Building Community Value For the purchase of parcels in the Corktown neighborhood of Detroit, and a community engagement and planning process to determine how these properties will be developed Detroit, MI 2020
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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