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 and core support for institutional strengthening
4
Core support to develop comprehensive security management and proactive protection strategies, and for project support to empower human rights defender grantees to protect themselves against threats
1
One time core support for the Piper Fund to support state coalitions and national allies to foster judicial independence and defend the right to protest
1
Core support for Human Rights Funders Network to advance human rights worldwide through more effective, collaborative and informed philanthropy
1
Core support to ReFrame to support the capacity of progressive state infrastructure organizations to invest in strategic communications and core support for institutional strengthening
1
For the Transparency and Accountability Initiative donor collaborative to strengthen the impact of transparency, participation and accountability funding in support of inclusive and equitable development, including a just climate transition.
1
Core support for the Prevention Collaborative for global South cross sector alignment between researchers, practitioners, feminist movements and policy makers around evidence based approaches to prevention of violence against women and girls
1
Core support for the Rise Together Fund to end the criminalization of Muslim, Arab and South Asian communities through rapid response grantmaking to help combat incidents of hate and Islamophobia
1
Core support for the Third Wave Fund for organizational strengthening processes to resource and support youth led Gender Justice activism to advance the political power, well being, and self determination of communities of color and low income communities
1
For narrative change strategies to support the Disinformation Defense League, a collaborative effort to counter racialized disinformation and voter suppression targeting Black and Latinx communities
1
Core support for the Impact Driven Philanthropy Collaborative, which promotes thoughtful and intentional giving practices by individual donors, convening representatives from the donor support ecosystem to strengthen the overall field
1
Core support for agrarian and/or indigenous communities in Mexico to achieve justice and the enforcement of their collective rights to land, territory, and natural resources at both the national and transnational level
1
To produce the documentary Cartas a Distancia, that portrays a group of nurses who act as interlocutors between the isolated patients and their families during the COVID 19 pandemic, while revealing other problems in the Mexican public health system
1
For post production of the documentary Cartas a Distancia, that portrays nurses who act as interlocutors between isolated patients and their families during the COVID 19 pandemic, while revealing other problems in the Mexican public health system
1
To support research and capacity building in diver diversified and sustainable economic growth possibilities for provinces dependent on extrative industries
1
To produce communication materials for socio environmental public education programs on natural resources issues in Indonesia
1
To expand an ornamental fish production system and business model as a sustainable alternate livelihood opportunity for small island and costal communities in South Sulawesi, Indonesia
1

Interest

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

10647 results

Amount Name Purpose Location Year
$ 375,000 Prospera International Network of Womens Funds General support and core support for institutional strengthening , 2020
$ 100,000 Protection International Core support to develop comprehensive security management and proactive protection strategies, and for project support to empower human rights defender grantees to protect themselves against threats , 2020
$ 720,000 Protection International General support and core support for institutional strengthening , 2020
$ 200,000 Proteus Fund Inc One time core support for the Piper Fund to support state coalitions and national allies to foster judicial independence and defend the right to protest Amherst, MA 2020
$ 125,000 Proteus Fund Inc Core support for Human Rights Funders Network to advance human rights worldwide through more effective, collaborative and informed philanthropy Amherst, MA 2020
$ 1,000,000 Proteus Fund Inc Core support to ReFrame to support the capacity of progressive state infrastructure organizations to invest in strategic communications and core support for institutional strengthening Amherst, MA 2020
$ 250,000 Proteus Fund Inc For the Transparency and Accountability Initiative donor collaborative to strengthen the impact of transparency, participation and accountability funding in support of inclusive and equitable development, including a just climate transition. Amherst, MA 2020
$ 100,000 Proteus Fund Inc Core support for the Prevention Collaborative for global South cross sector alignment between researchers, practitioners, feminist movements and policy makers around evidence based approaches to prevention of violence against women and girls Amherst, MA 2020
$ 450,000 Proteus Fund Inc Core support for the Rise Together Fund to end the criminalization of Muslim, Arab and South Asian communities through rapid response grantmaking to help combat incidents of hate and Islamophobia Amherst, MA 2020
$ 50,000 Proteus Fund Inc Core support for the Third Wave Fund for organizational strengthening processes to resource and support youth led Gender Justice activism to advance the political power, well being, and self determination of communities of color and low income communities Amherst, MA 2020
$ 100,000 Proteus Fund Inc For narrative change strategies to support the Disinformation Defense League, a collaborative effort to counter racialized disinformation and voter suppression targeting Black and Latinx communities Amherst, MA 2020
$ 100,000 Proteus Fund Inc Core support for the Impact Driven Philanthropy Collaborative, which promotes thoughtful and intentional giving practices by individual donors, convening representatives from the donor support ecosystem to strengthen the overall field Amherst, MA 2020
$ 100,000 Proyecto de Derechos Economicos Sociales y Cultur Core support for agrarian and/or indigenous communities in Mexico to achieve justice and the enforcement of their collective rights to land, territory, and natural resources at both the national and transnational level , 2020
$ 17,700 PS BY PENINSULA SA DE CV To produce the documentary Cartas a Distancia, that portrays a group of nurses who act as interlocutors between the isolated patients and their families during the COVID 19 pandemic, while revealing other problems in the Mexican public health system , 2020
$ 25,000 PS BY PENINSULA SA DE CV For post production of the documentary Cartas a Distancia, that portrays nurses who act as interlocutors between isolated patients and their families during the COVID 19 pandemic, while revealing other problems in the Mexican public health system , 2020
$ 135,367 PT CORE Nusa Perkasa To support research and capacity building in diver diversified and sustainable economic growth possibilities for provinces dependent on extrative industries , 2020
$ 150,000 PT Katadata Indonesia To produce communication materials for socio environmental public education programs on natural resources issues in Indonesia , 2020
$ 10,000 PT Koko Smart To expand an ornamental fish production system and business model as a sustainable alternate livelihood opportunity for small island and costal communities in South Sulawesi, Indonesia , 2020
$ 250,000 Public Accountability Initiative Inc General support and core support for institutional strengthening Buffalo, NY 2020
$ 551,000 Public Advocates Inc General support and core support for institutional strengthening San Francisco, CA 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 By Location

Grants Eligibility

Associations
County Parks and Recreation
Federal Government
Fish and Wildlife
For profit corporations other than small businesses
Independent Schools
Individuals
Local Government
Municipalities
Native American Tribal Organizations (Federally recognized)
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