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
2
To ensure civil society participation, learning an
1
General support and core support for institutional strengthening
2
Core support to conduct research and public education on fiscal and monetary policy and to support EARN groups in states on these issues
1
Building Capacity of Arab Economists in Conflict Post Conflict Contexts for Rigorous Political Economy Analysis and for Advocacy of Sustainable Reconstruction
1
Core support for building ERF NPIO Dubai's institutional capacity to undertake region wide projects dedicated to promoting high quality economic research, and project support for research on social protection in Jordan and Tunisia
1
For a platform to mobilize and connect civil society, movements and citizens to explore solutions to key problems that affect broad sectors of of society and advance social justice in Mexico
1
To implement the Mi Barrio Me Respalda digital platform to mobilize citizens and companies to protect the most vulnerable communities during the COVID 19 emergency
1
For post production of the documentary, I Called For You In Silence that examines the forced disapearances of victims of narco violence in Mexico through the experiences of a group of mothers who search for the remains of their family members
1
For the Coalition for Women Empowerment to increase collaborative philanthropic funding for grassroots organizations working to eliminate violence against women, increase access to justice, and promote women's leadership and financial independence
1
Prioritizing women's voices and combating corruption in the context of health emergency caused by the Covid 19 pandemic
1
To strengthen investigative journalism in Mexico on the issues of impunity, corruption, the climate crisis and inequality
1
Improving Media Coverage of Public Affairs via high quality reportage on public affairs, to be made available free of charge to media houses and also made available to the public through a purpose built website for public edification in Uganda
1
Core support to ensure worker voice and power in debates and agenda setting related to Future of Work in key regions and on the global level, including the International Labour Organization
1
Core support for the Partnership for Equity and Education Rights project to improve the school finance systems by building capacity among member organizations to effectively promote equitable dchool funding policies and practices at the state level
1
Core support to participate in training programs to strengthen financial resiliency
1
To promote shared learning between scholars from M Mexico and Cuba, leading to knowledge building about the public sector and to develop shared solutions to address issues relevant to both countries
1
For the Seminar on Violence and Peace, an investig investigation about the interaction between organized crime, state institutions, civil society and international actors
1

Interest

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

10647 results

Amount Name Purpose Location Year
$ 570,000 Economic Justice Alliance of Michigan General Support Detroit, MI 2020
$ 200,000 Economic Justice Network of the Fellowship of Chri To ensure civil society participation, learning an , 2020
$ 675,000 Economic Policy Institute General support and core support for institutional strengthening Washington, DC 2020
$ 500,000 Economic Policy Institute Core support to conduct research and public education on fiscal and monetary policy and to support EARN groups in states on these issues Washington, DC 2020
$ 200,000 Economic Research Forum Building Capacity of Arab Economists in Conflict Post Conflict Contexts for Rigorous Political Economy Analysis and for Advocacy of Sustainable Reconstruction , 2020
$ 400,000 Economic Research Forum Core support for building ERF NPIO Dubai's institutional capacity to undertake region wide projects dedicated to promoting high quality economic research, and project support for research on social protection in Jordan and Tunisia , 2020
$ 125,000 EDD Asociados AC For a platform to mobilize and connect civil society, movements and citizens to explore solutions to key problems that affect broad sectors of of society and advance social justice in Mexico , 2020
$ 6,500 EDD Asociados AC To implement the Mi Barrio Me Respalda digital platform to mobilize citizens and companies to protect the most vulnerable communities during the COVID 19 emergency , 2020
$ 10,000 EDD Asociados AC For post production of the documentary, I Called For You In Silence that examines the forced disapearances of victims of narco violence in Mexico through the experiences of a group of mothers who search for the remains of their family members , 2020
$ 500,000 EdelGive Foundation For the Coalition for Women Empowerment to increase collaborative philanthropic funding for grassroots organizations working to eliminate violence against women, increase access to justice, and promote women's leadership and financial independence , 2020
$ 30,000 Edenwise Development Projects Prioritizing women's voices and combating corruption in the context of health emergency caused by the Covid 19 pandemic , 2020
$ 30,000 Edge Funders Alliance General Support San Francisco, CA 2020
$ 100,000 Editorial Animal S de RL de CV To strengthen investigative journalism in Mexico on the issues of impunity, corruption, the climate crisis and inequality , 2020
$ 58,700 Editors Guild Uganda Limited Improving Media Coverage of Public Affairs via high quality reportage on public affairs, to be made available free of charge to media houses and also made available to the public through a purpose built website for public edification in Uganda , 2020
$ 150,000 Education Fund of the American Center for Internat Core support to ensure worker voice and power in debates and agenda setting related to Future of Work in key regions and on the global level, including the International Labour Organization Washington, DC 2020
$ 62,500 Education Law Center Inc Core support for the Partnership for Equity and Education Rights project to improve the school finance systems by building capacity among member organizations to effectively promote equitable dchool funding policies and practices at the state level Newark, NJ 2020
$ 200,000 Efforts of Grace Inc General support and core support for institutional strengthening New Orleans, LA 2020
$ 8,000 Efforts of Grace Inc Core support to participate in training programs to strengthen financial resiliency New Orleans, LA 2020
$ 56,880 El Colegio de Mexico To promote shared learning between scholars from M Mexico and Cuba, leading to knowledge building about the public sector and to develop shared solutions to address issues relevant to both countries , 2020
$ 115,000 El Colegio de Mexico For the Seminar on Violence and Peace, an investig investigation about the interaction between organized crime, state institutions, civil society and international actors , 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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Private Foundation Grants of $211.1k Available in NEW YORK, NY