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

Core support for The Partnership Fund to strengthen cohorts of state based civic engagement leaders and organizations through regranting and a sustained learning network of grantseekers and grantmakers
1
Core support for the Fair Representation in Redistricting Project to support education and training for grassroots organizations to increase engagement, transparency and accountability in state redistricting.
1
Core support for Health Care for America Now Education Fund to increase the capacity of multi issue, base building organizations in key states to incorporate reproductive justice into their advocacy
1
Core support for the IllumiNative project to change the narrative and build power for Native peoples
1
Core support for the Youth First State Advocacy Fund to promote alternatives to the use of juvenile incarceration as a correctional model for youth.
1
Core support for the E Pluribus Unum Institute to bring people together across the American South around the issues of race, equity, economic opportunity and violence
1
Core support for the Carry on the Fight Fund which provides counter cyclical funding to state based, multi racial policy, advocacy, and organizing organizations to counteract the boom bust funding cycle and advance progressive governance
2
Core support for the Social and Economic Justice eaders table to identify and implement aligned advocacy responses to strategic opportunities and challenges
1
LFor the Public Interest Technology University Network Challenge Fund for subgranting for cirricula development, research agendas, and experiential learning programs to create a pipeline of technology talent toward careers in the public interest
1
Core support for Tech Talent to develop a non partisan pipeline of prospective technical public sector leaders that will support the seamless transition and sustainable function of key tech systems in federal and state governments
1
One time core support for the Trusted Election Fund to prepare for and respond to a variety of high risk scenarios and crises affecting the 2020 election
1
For support for The Partnership Fund to work with Black cooperatives to help engage in civic engagement efforts
1
Core support for the Community Resource Hub for Safety and Accountability to inform advocacy to improve police practices in minority communities
1
One time core support for the Safe Voting Fund to support efforts to ensure voters are able to have safe and equitable access to the polls in the 2020 election
1
For the SAGE Fund's Resilient Women and Natural Resources Initiative to conduct research and landscape analysis and to develop a learning agenda on the intersections of gender, environmental justice and violence against women
1
Core support for the Algorithmic Justice League to conduct research and increase public and policymaker awareness of the risks and harms of artificial intelligence on society through creative science communication projects
1
Core support for the 2020 Census Project to ensure a fair and accurate census
1
Core support for the Sage Fund's management of a portion of the FORGE Funder Collaborative's Response and Vision Fund to provide a time senstive, opportunistic, and strategic response to the COVID 19 economic crisis
1
Core support for the Health Care for America Now Education Fund to support coordinated campaign work to promote progressive fiscal policy at the state and national levels
1

Interest

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

10647 results

Amount Name Purpose Location Year
$ 250,000 New Venture Fund Core support for The Partnership Fund to strengthen cohorts of state based civic engagement leaders and organizations through regranting and a sustained learning network of grantseekers and grantmakers Washington, DC 2020
$ 700,000 New Venture Fund Core support for the Fair Representation in Redistricting Project to support education and training for grassroots organizations to increase engagement, transparency and accountability in state redistricting. Washington, DC 2020
$ 250,000 New Venture Fund Core support for Health Care for America Now Education Fund to increase the capacity of multi issue, base building organizations in key states to incorporate reproductive justice into their advocacy Washington, DC 2020
$ 175,000 New Venture Fund Core support for the IllumiNative project to change the narrative and build power for Native peoples Washington, DC 2020
$ 175,000 New Venture Fund Core support for the Youth First State Advocacy Fund to promote alternatives to the use of juvenile incarceration as a correctional model for youth. Washington, DC 2020
$ 250,000 New Venture Fund Core support for the E Pluribus Unum Institute to bring people together across the American South around the issues of race, equity, economic opportunity and violence Washington, DC 2020
$ 500,000 New Venture Fund Core support for the Carry on the Fight Fund which provides counter cyclical funding to state based, multi racial policy, advocacy, and organizing organizations to counteract the boom bust funding cycle and advance progressive governance Washington, DC 2020
$ 500,000 New Venture Fund Core support for the Social and Economic Justice eaders table to identify and implement aligned advocacy responses to strategic opportunities and challenges Washington, DC 2020
$ 2,000,000 New Venture Fund LFor the Public Interest Technology University Network Challenge Fund for subgranting for cirricula development, research agendas, and experiential learning programs to create a pipeline of technology talent toward careers in the public interest Washington, DC 2020
$ 628,500 New Venture Fund Core support for Tech Talent to develop a non partisan pipeline of prospective technical public sector leaders that will support the seamless transition and sustainable function of key tech systems in federal and state governments Washington, DC 2020
$ 1,550,000 New Venture Fund One time core support for the Trusted Election Fund to prepare for and respond to a variety of high risk scenarios and crises affecting the 2020 election Washington, DC 2020
$ 50,000 New Venture Fund For support for The Partnership Fund to work with Black cooperatives to help engage in civic engagement efforts Washington, DC 2020
$ 150,000 New Venture Fund Core support for the Community Resource Hub for Safety and Accountability to inform advocacy to improve police practices in minority communities Washington, DC 2020
$ 3,200,000 New Venture Fund One time core support for the Safe Voting Fund to support efforts to ensure voters are able to have safe and equitable access to the polls in the 2020 election Washington, DC 2020
$ 206,000 New Venture Fund For the SAGE Fund's Resilient Women and Natural Resources Initiative to conduct research and landscape analysis and to develop a learning agenda on the intersections of gender, environmental justice and violence against women Washington, DC 2020
$ 78,670 New Venture Fund Core support for the Algorithmic Justice League to conduct research and increase public and policymaker awareness of the risks and harms of artificial intelligence on society through creative science communication projects Washington, DC 2020
$ 1,000,000 New Venture Fund Core support for the 2020 Census Project to ensure a fair and accurate census Washington, DC 2020
$ 325,000 New Venture Fund Core support for the Sage Fund's management of a portion of the FORGE Funder Collaborative's Response and Vision Fund to provide a time senstive, opportunistic, and strategic response to the COVID 19 economic crisis Washington, DC 2020
$ 1,300,000 New Venture Fund Core support for the Health Care for America Now Education Fund to support coordinated campaign work to promote progressive fiscal policy at the state and national levels Washington, DC 2020
$ 1,000,000 New Venture Fund Core support for the Carry on the Fight Fund which provides counter cyclical funding to state based, multi racial policy, advocacy, and organizing organizations to counteract the boom bust funding cycle and advance progressive governance 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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