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

For the Inter American Commission on Human Rights to support the Special Group for the Supervision of Protection to increase the protection to social leaders and human rights defenders in Colombia, Brazil, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and Haiti
1
For implementing a fellowship program for digital rights advocates at the office of the OAS Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression
1
General Support
2
Project support for the ALIGN Platform to provide micro grants in the global south to understand the effectiveness of organizationsinitiatives' in building global movements to shift norms undergirding VAWG/GBV, including under conditions of COVID 19
1
To provide financing for enterprises in supply chains to improve their social benefits in sourcing from smallholders, empowering women, and improving conditions for workers
1
Core support to reduce illicit financial flows, corruption, tax evasion in the extractive industries sector in Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal and for engagement with actors at the West Africa regional level
1
Core support for work on civic space to expand and defend regional and global civic spaces for accountable governance in the furtherance of a just and equitable society
1
National coalition and civic engagement for adequate and universal health protection in Tunisia
1
For a global campaign to encourage corporate compliance to commitments to respect community land rights and deforestation
1
Core support for La Liga del Alcaldes de Puerto Rico to unite local governments and to strengthen the capacity of municipalities and communities to address social, physical, fiscal and governmental challenges
1
Ensuring MENA voices on inequality are heard in global forums and platforms in which Oxfam international has a place
1
To conduct two country sector studies in Indonesia and South Africa, create a database on China's development finance in global south countries and hold convenings with stakeholders in and out of China
1
To monitor the variety of stakeholders, networks, organizations and proposals around the discussion of the development of a new General Water Law
1
Core support for the BRICS Feminist Watch, an alliance of members working in Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa to promote gender responsive inclusive sustainable development and in fluence policy cross regionally
1
Tie off core support for its China Program to build local capacity to support grassroots environmental participation
1
Final support to the Lagos Business School for capacity building of young feminist leaders through tthe Nonprofit Leadership and Management program
1
Core support for the Philanthropy Advancing Women's Human Rights network to advance women's human rights worldwide through funder learning, collaboration and leveraging more and better resources
1
For production of the documentary film, Bartolo, following families that occupied an abandoned school in a remote region of Puerto Rico after their housing was destroyed by Hurricane Maria
1
General support and core support for institutional strengthening
1

Interest

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

10647 results

Amount Name Purpose Location Year
$ 175,000 Organization of American States For the Inter American Commission on Human Rights to support the Special Group for the Supervision of Protection to increase the protection to social leaders and human rights defenders in Colombia, Brazil, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and Haiti Washington, DC 2020
$ 118,250 Organization of American States For implementing a fellowship program for digital rights advocates at the office of the OAS Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression Washington, DC 2020
$ 100,000 OutRight Action International General Support New York, NY 2020
$ 100,000 Overseas Development Institute Limited Project support for the ALIGN Platform to provide micro grants in the global south to understand the effectiveness of organizationsinitiatives' in building global movements to shift norms undergirding VAWG/GBV, including under conditions of COVID 19 , 2020
$ 81,000 Oxfam To provide financing for enterprises in supply chains to improve their social benefits in sourcing from smallholders, empowering women, and improving conditions for workers , 2020
$ 560,000 Oxfam America Inc Core support to reduce illicit financial flows, corruption, tax evasion in the extractive industries sector in Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal and for engagement with actors at the West Africa regional level Boston, MA 2020
$ 250,000 Oxfam America Inc Core support for work on civic space to expand and defend regional and global civic spaces for accountable governance in the furtherance of a just and equitable society Boston, MA 2020
$ 110,000 Oxfam America Inc National coalition and civic engagement for adequate and universal health protection in Tunisia Boston, MA 2020
$ 200,000 Oxfam America Inc For a global campaign to encourage corporate compliance to commitments to respect community land rights and deforestation Boston, MA 2020
$ 100,000 Oxfam America Inc Core support for La Liga del Alcaldes de Puerto Rico to unite local governments and to strengthen the capacity of municipalities and communities to address social, physical, fiscal and governmental challenges Boston, MA 2020
$ 70,000 Oxfam America Inc Ensuring MENA voices on inequality are heard in global forums and platforms in which Oxfam international has a place Boston, MA 2020
$ 173,000 Oxfam Hong Kong To conduct two country sector studies in Indonesia and South Africa, create a database on China's development finance in global south countries and hold convenings with stakeholders in and out of China , 2020
$ 15,000 Oxfam Mexico To monitor the variety of stakeholders, networks, organizations and proposals around the discussion of the development of a new General Water Law , 2020
$ 100,000 Oxfam South Africa Core support for the BRICS Feminist Watch, an alliance of members working in Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa to promote gender responsive inclusive sustainable development and in fluence policy cross regionally , 2020
$ 130,000 Pacific Environment and Resources Center Tie off core support for its China Program to build local capacity to support grassroots environmental participation San Francisco, CA 2020
$ 200,000 PAI Foundation General Support Honolulu, HI 2020
$ 100,000 Pan Atlantic University Final support to the Lagos Business School for capacity building of young feminist leaders through tthe Nonprofit Leadership and Management program , 2020
$ 275,000 Panorama Global Core support for the Philanthropy Advancing Women's Human Rights network to advance women's human rights worldwide through funder learning, collaboration and leveraging more and better resources Seattle, WA 2020
$ 75,000 Paradero LLC For production of the documentary film, Bartolo, following families that occupied an abandoned school in a remote region of Puerto Rico after their housing was destroyed by Hurricane Maria , 2020
$ 250,000 Paradigm Initiative for Information Technology Dev General support and core support for institutional strengthening , 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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Grants Eligibility

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Individuals
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Native American Tribal Organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Non-Profit Organizations with 501(c)(3) designation
Non-Profit Organizations with Fiscal Sponsor
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Small Businesses
Specialized District Governments
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Private Foundation Grants of $211.1k Available in NEW YORK, NY