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

General Support
9
To document and change the narrative on the extra judicial executions occurring in Mexico in the context of the war against drugs
1
To expand capacities and engagement of public defenders in personal data protection and digital rights in Brazil
1
For production of Free Renty a documentary film following Tamara Lanier's fight to gain ownership of a daguerreotype of her great great great grandfather, who was an enslaved man
1
General support and core support for institutional strengthening
3
Core support for Grow Detroit's Young Talent Summer Jobs Program to provide career pathways and micro credentialing for youth residing in low income neighborhoods in the City of Detroit
1
Core support to use legal services, economic equity, and Just City Innovation Lab strategies to serve, engage and empower marginalized residents.
1
Core support for the Coalition for Property Tax Justice, a collective of community development organizations, grassroots organizations, academics, and legal advocates that aim to address past, current, and prevent future property tax foreclosures
1
To support the production and presentation of activities at the annual Freep Film Festival which informs the public conversation about Michigan's pressing issues, while also supporting Detroit filmmakers with access to free educational events
1
To provide digital mental health services and education programs for children and their families
1

Interest

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

10647 results

Amount Name Purpose Location Year
$ 425,000 Data & Society Research Institute General Support New York, NY 2020
$ 40,000 Data Civica AC To document and change the narrative on the extra judicial executions occurring in Mexico in the context of the war against drugs , 2020
$ 125,000 Data for Black Lives Inc General Support Cambridge, MA 2020
$ 125,000 Data Privacy Ensino Ltda To expand capacities and engagement of public defenders in personal data protection and digital rights in Brazil , 2020
$ 50,000 David Grubin Productions Inc For production of Free Renty a documentary film following Tamara Lanier's fight to gain ownership of a daguerreotype of her great great great grandfather, who was an enslaved man New York, NY 2020
$ 40,000 Deep Center Inc General Support Savannah, GA 2020
$ 300,000 Democracy Initiative Education Fund General Support Washington, DC 2020
$ 1,000,000 Demos A Network for Ideas and Action Ltd General support and core support for institutional strengthening New York, NY 2020
$ 250,000 Demos A Network for Ideas and Action Ltd General Support New York, NY 2020
$ 6,000,000 Demos A Network for Ideas and Action Ltd General Support New York, NY 2020
$ 175,000 Derecho Ambiente y Recursos Naturales General support and core support for institutional strengthening , 2020
$ 387,500 Detention Watch Network General support and core support for institutional strengthening Washington, DC 2020
$ 500,000 Detroit Children's Fund General Support Detroit, MI 2020
$ 200,000 Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation Core support for Grow Detroit's Young Talent Summer Jobs Program to provide career pathways and micro credentialing for youth residing in low income neighborhoods in the City of Detroit Detroit, MI 2020
$ 250,000 Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation General Support Detroit, MI 2020
$ 100,000 Detroit Justice Center Core support to use legal services, economic equity, and Just City Innovation Lab strategies to serve, engage and empower marginalized residents. Detroit, MI 2020
$ 130,000 Detroit Justice Center Core support for the Coalition for Property Tax Justice, a collective of community development organizations, grassroots organizations, academics, and legal advocates that aim to address past, current, and prevent future property tax foreclosures Detroit, MI 2020
$ 25,000 Detroit Newspaper Partnership LP To support the production and presentation of activities at the annual Freep Film Festival which informs the public conversation about Michigan's pressing issues, while also supporting Detroit filmmakers with access to free educational events Detroit, MI 2020
$ 10,000 Detroit Parent Collective LLC To provide digital mental health services and education programs for children and their families Detroit, MI 2020
$ 50,000 Detroit Peoples Community General Support 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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