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
5
Core support for its Education Program to work with youths confronting the challenges of poverty, trauma, and involvement in the justice system and empowering and encouraging them to re imagine their lives
1
For the Anchor Institutions Task Force's annual conference to expand its network of leaders and promote the role of anchor institutions in community and economic development
1
For production of the feature documentary film, Takeover, that recounts the Young Lords' takeover of Lincoln Hospital in the Bronx in 1970 to increase understanding about the fight for equal access to healthcare in New York City
1
For the Uplift America Fund to support the development of community facilities in poor, rural areas of the United States and provide support for urgent COVID 19 economic needs.
1
For the Community Innovators Lab to build partnership with community based leaders in the Columbian Pacific to demonstrate and enhance multisector efforts to advance shared wealth, peace and well being
1
Core support to the Web Accessibility Initiative for creating and expanding web and mobile accessibility standards for disabled communities
1
For the MIT Open Documentary Lab for research to advance the boundaries and discourse of documentary media in all forms
1
For outreach and engagement activities for the documentary film, The Definition of Insanity, a project which addresses mental illness in the US criminal justice system.
1
For a development grant for a proof of concept, supported by a preliminary reel, for a documentary project on Chinese presence in Ethiopia aiming to explore the complexities of Chinese growing presence in Africa
1
For final tie off support to expand Creating Moves to Opportunity
1
Core support for The Pledge podcast to educate current and potential political organizers, and to reinforce the impact of people stepping up to take part in our democracy
1
To educate the United States public, specifically, the health and scientific community, about Cuba's contribution to health globally and its relevance in achieving greater health equity
1
To engage and mentor young men in three regions to prevent gender based violence against women
1
For research, convenings, and publications to map European perspectives on China and to inform European policymaking related to China's rise and to trans Atlantic approaches to China's growing influence in key realms of global governance
1
Core support for Detroit Life is Valuable Everyday, addressing the complex needs of young survivors of community violence
1

Interest

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

10647 results

Amount Name Purpose Location Year
$ 70,000 Malungu Coordenacao das Associacoes das Comunidade General Support , 2020
$ 500,000 Management Leadership for Tomorrow General Support New York, NY 2020
$ 40,000 Manhattan Theatre Club Inc Core support for its Education Program to work with youths confronting the challenges of poverty, trauma, and involvement in the justice system and empowering and encouraging them to re imagine their lives New York, NY 2020
$ 25,000 Marga Incorporated For the Anchor Institutions Task Force's annual conference to expand its network of leaders and promote the role of anchor institutions in community and economic development New York, NY 2020
$ 70,000 Market Road Films Inc For production of the feature documentary film, Takeover, that recounts the Young Lords' takeover of Lincoln Hospital in the Bronx in 1970 to increase understanding about the fight for equal access to healthcare in New York City Brooklyn, NY 2020
$ 1,600,000 Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation Incorporated For the Uplift America Fund to support the development of community facilities in poor, rural areas of the United States and provide support for urgent COVID 19 economic needs. Winston Salem, NC 2020
$ 275,000 Masimanyane Women's Support Centre General Support , 2020
$ 100,000 Massachusetts Institute of Technology For the Community Innovators Lab to build partnership with community based leaders in the Columbian Pacific to demonstrate and enhance multisector efforts to advance shared wealth, peace and well being Cambridge, MA 2020
$ 225,000 Massachusetts Institute of Technology Core support to the Web Accessibility Initiative for creating and expanding web and mobile accessibility standards for disabled communities Cambridge, MA 2020
$ 171,500 Massachusetts Institute of Technology For the MIT Open Documentary Lab for research to advance the boundaries and discourse of documentary media in all forms Cambridge, MA 2020
$ 150,000 Matthew Harris Ornstein Memorial Foundation Inc For outreach and engagement activities for the documentary film, The Definition of Insanity, a project which addresses mental illness in the US criminal justice system. Washington, DC 2020
$ 65,000 Max Duncan Ltd For a development grant for a proof of concept, supported by a preliminary reel, for a documentary project on Chinese presence in Ethiopia aiming to explore the complexities of Chinese growing presence in Africa , 2020
$ 196,789 MDRC For final tie off support to expand Creating Moves to Opportunity New York, NY 2020
$ 25,000 Media Alliance Core support for The Pledge podcast to educate current and potential political organizers, and to reinforce the impact of people stepping up to take part in our democracy SAN FRANCISCO, CA 2020
$ 129,550 Media Legal Defence Initiative General Support , 2020
$ 40,000 Medical Education Cooperation with Cuba To educate the United States public, specifically, the health and scientific community, about Cuba's contribution to health globally and its relevance in achieving greater health equity Oakland, CA 2020
$ 97,167 Men Against Violence and Abuse To engage and mentor young men in three regions to prevent gender based violence against women , 2020
$ 271,000 Mercator Institute for China Studies gGmbH For research, convenings, and publications to map European perspectives on China and to inform European policymaking related to China's rise and to trans Atlantic approaches to China's growing influence in key realms of global governance , 2020
$ 50,000 Meserve Kunhardt Foundation Inc General Support Pleasantville, NY 2020
$ 50,000 Metro Healthcare Services Inc Core support for Detroit Life is Valuable Everyday, addressing the complex needs of young survivors of community violence Southfield, MI 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