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 and core support for institutional strengthening
1
Core support for the Narrative Initiative to advance the values of equity, opportunity, dignity and social inclusion through narrative change
1
Core support for the Communities for Just Schools Fund to support youth and parent organizing and advocacy to advance education justice and core supporrt for its institutional strengthening
1
Core support for the Purpose Labs Fund project to conduct research on new political governance models and inclusion to increase government accountability, particularly in the interest of the most underrepresented people
1
Core support for Coworker.org to support worker led efforts in a future of work context to improve working conditions through platform based technology and innovative organizing models.
1
Core support for Funders for Housing and Opportunity, to increase housing affordability and empower people and communities to promote a more inclusive urban development
1
Final core support for the Youth First Initiative to support state groups and youth leadership networks that build campaigns to close youth prisons
1
Core support for Next Century Cities, a city to city coalition, to advance next generation broadband networks in cities across the United States
1
Core support for the Ohio Transformation Fund to promote criminal justice reform and civic engagement, through a collaborative effort of national and local funders
1
Core support for All Above All Reproductive Justice Coalition for national and state policy advacacy, civic engagement and strategic communications to increase and expand access to abortion for all women regardless of income, race, or immigration status.
1
Core support for Digital Action, to reveal, understand, and resolve digital threats to democracy and to strengthen citizens' ability to hold technology companies accountable for their impact on democratic practice
1
Public Interest Technology Universities Network Small Grants Fund for curricula development, research agendas, and experiential learning programs to create a pipeline of technology talent toward careers in the public interest
1
Core support for the Tipping Point Fund, a donor collaborative vehicle to support the growth and practice of income investing
1
Core support for Coworker.org to facilitate worker engagement on workplace advocacy issues, including employee concerns about the political economic and cultural power of digital technologies, and core support for institutional strengthening
1
Core support for The League programs for culture change, civic engagement, and issue advocacy for women of color
1
Core support for the Dangerous Speech Project to conduct research on harmful speech online, and to work in coalition with civil rights organizations to influence the content moderation policies of technology platform companies
1
For the development and administration of the Public Interest Technology Infrastructure Fund, to design a governance structure for grantmaking to strengthen the field of public interest technology
1
Core support for the Media Democracy Fund to advance an open, secure, and equitable internet through fellowships, grants, donor organizing, and policy advocacy
1
Core support for the 2020 Census Project to ensure a fair and accurate census
1
Core support for Demand Progress Education Fund, to protect the democratic character of the internet and wield it to make government accountable and contest concentrated corporate power
1

Interest

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

10647 results

Amount Name Purpose Location Year
$ 625,000 New Orleans Workers' Center for Racial Justice General support and core support for institutional strengthening New Orleans, LA 2020
$ 1,220,000 New Venture Fund Core support for the Narrative Initiative to advance the values of equity, opportunity, dignity and social inclusion through narrative change Washington, DC 2020
$ 625,000 New Venture Fund Core support for the Communities for Just Schools Fund to support youth and parent organizing and advocacy to advance education justice and core supporrt for its institutional strengthening Washington, DC 2020
$ 1,500 New Venture Fund Core support for the Purpose Labs Fund project to conduct research on new political governance models and inclusion to increase government accountability, particularly in the interest of the most underrepresented people Washington, DC 2020
$ 150,000 New Venture Fund Core support for Coworker.org to support worker led efforts in a future of work context to improve working conditions through platform based technology and innovative organizing models. Washington, DC 2020
$ 50,000 New Venture Fund Core support for Funders for Housing and Opportunity, to increase housing affordability and empower people and communities to promote a more inclusive urban development Washington, DC 2020
$ 150,000 New Venture Fund Final core support for the Youth First Initiative to support state groups and youth leadership networks that build campaigns to close youth prisons Washington, DC 2020
$ 270,000 New Venture Fund Core support for Next Century Cities, a city to city coalition, to advance next generation broadband networks in cities across the United States Washington, DC 2020
$ 500,000 New Venture Fund Core support for the Ohio Transformation Fund to promote criminal justice reform and civic engagement, through a collaborative effort of national and local funders Washington, DC 2020
$ 380,000 New Venture Fund Core support for All Above All Reproductive Justice Coalition for national and state policy advacacy, civic engagement and strategic communications to increase and expand access to abortion for all women regardless of income, race, or immigration status. Washington, DC 2020
$ 150,000 New Venture Fund Core support for Digital Action, to reveal, understand, and resolve digital threats to democracy and to strengthen citizens' ability to hold technology companies accountable for their impact on democratic practice Washington, DC 2020
$ 15,000 New Venture Fund Public Interest Technology Universities Network Small Grants Fund for curricula development, research agendas, and experiential learning programs to create a pipeline of technology talent toward careers in the public interest Washington, DC 2020
$ 700,000 New Venture Fund Core support for the Tipping Point Fund, a donor collaborative vehicle to support the growth and practice of income investing Washington, DC 2020
$ 780,000 New Venture Fund Core support for Coworker.org to facilitate worker engagement on workplace advocacy issues, including employee concerns about the political economic and cultural power of digital technologies, and core support for institutional strengthening Washington, DC 2020
$ 200,000 New Venture Fund Core support for The League programs for culture change, civic engagement, and issue advocacy for women of color Washington, DC 2020
$ 125,000 New Venture Fund Core support for the Dangerous Speech Project to conduct research on harmful speech online, and to work in coalition with civil rights organizations to influence the content moderation policies of technology platform companies Washington, DC 2020
$ 1,000,000 New Venture Fund For the development and administration of the Public Interest Technology Infrastructure Fund, to design a governance structure for grantmaking to strengthen the field of public interest technology Washington, DC 2020
$ 1,650,500 New Venture Fund Core support for the Media Democracy Fund to advance an open, secure, and equitable internet through fellowships, grants, donor organizing, and policy advocacy Washington, DC 2020
$ 1,250,000 New Venture Fund Core support for the 2020 Census Project to ensure a fair and accurate census Washington, DC 2020
$ 375,000 New Venture Fund Core support for Demand Progress Education Fund, to protect the democratic character of the internet and wield it to make government accountable and contest concentrated corporate power Washington, DC 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