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
4
For outreach and engagement activities of Crip Camp, a documentary film that follows participants at a summer camp for disabled teenagers and their journey to empowerment and inclusion
1
To increase civic engagement among citizens, grass roots organizations and civil society in order to address corruption, foster democratic and accountable government, and promote sustainable public policies in Mexico City
1
Core support for the Data Driven Technologies, Equity, and the Law Project to produce academic and public research to advance public understanding and develop policy interventions to challenge harmful data driven technologies
1
Core support for the Center for Innovation in Worker Organization to promote strong workers and community based organizations to shift the balance of power towards greater economic and social equality
1
To pilot a continuum of incremental housing solutions for urban migrant populations in Varanasi, Ahmedabad and Jaipur, and advocate for policy solutions to bridge the housing deficit
1
Core support for the Dance in the Desert 2020 artist convening and initiative to take place between Douglas, Arizona and Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico
1
General support and for project support for institutional strengthening
1
To convert higher education textbooks to accessible formats for visually impaired and print disabled students and make them accessible via an online library in order to foster educational and economic independence
1
For the Udaan shelter to provide nutrition, health, education and vocational training services for homeless girls in order to empower them to reintegrate into mainstream society
1
To reimagine the way cities use and govern data to create greater economic security, opportunity, and power for low income workers, especially those in the gig economy
1
To strengthen Dalit and Adivasi women's access to sexual and reproductive health and rights through quality and accountability of health care systems
1
Core support to mitigate climate risk for small farmers and subgrants to expand access by small farmers in rain fed regions to the government crop insurance program
1
Core support for COVID 19 relief efforts and to raise the incomes of tribal farm dependent households in select blocks of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh and project support to work with public institutions for the implementation of key government policies
1
For Ethnic Media Services to provide support around the census for people of color and immigrants, particularly low responding and under counted populations
1
To improve the signature library program initiated to help preserve local art and talent from the community
1
To strengthen the alliance of indigenous, quilombolas and traditional communities movements and organization in the region of Oriximin and Obidos PA to be able to face the injustices regarding the bauxite mining
1

Interest

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

10647 results

Amount Name Purpose Location Year
$ 50,000 Rural Digital Youth Resiliency Project Inc General Support Morgantown, WV 2020
$ 50,000 Rusted Spoke Productions LLC For outreach and engagement activities of Crip Camp, a documentary film that follows participants at a summer camp for disabled teenagers and their journey to empowerment and inclusion Oakland, CA 2020
$ 10,000 Ruta Civica AC To increase civic engagement among citizens, grass roots organizations and civil society in order to address corruption, foster democratic and accountable government, and promote sustainable public policies in Mexico City , 2020
$ 50,000 Rutgers The State University of New Jersey Core support for the Data Driven Technologies, Equity, and the Law Project to produce academic and public research to advance public understanding and develop policy interventions to challenge harmful data driven technologies New Brunswick, NJ 2020
$ 400,000 Rutgers The State University of New Jersey Core support for the Center for Innovation in Worker Organization to promote strong workers and community based organizations to shift the balance of power towards greater economic and social equality New Brunswick, NJ 2020
$ 121,273 Saath Charitable Trust To pilot a continuum of incremental housing solutions for urban migrant populations in Varanasi, Ahmedabad and Jaipur, and advocate for policy solutions to bridge the housing deficit , 2020
$ 185,000 Safe and Just Michigan CAPPS Advocates General Support Lansing, MI 2020
$ 18,000 Safos Dance Theatre Core support for the Dance in the Desert 2020 artist convening and initiative to take place between Douglas, Arizona and Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico Tucson, AZ 2020
$ 250,000 Sahjeevan General support and for project support for institutional strengthening , 2020
$ 70,000 Saksham To convert higher education textbooks to accessible formats for visually impaired and print disabled students and make them accessible via an online library in order to foster educational and economic independence , 2020
$ 25,000 Salaam Baalak Trust For the Udaan shelter to provide nutrition, health, education and vocational training services for homeless girls in order to empower them to reintegrate into mainstream society , 2020
$ 95,500 Sam Schwartz Consulting LLC To reimagine the way cities use and govern data to create greater economic security, opportunity, and power for low income workers, especially those in the gig economy New York, NY 2020
$ 55,000 SAMA Resource Group for Women and Health To strengthen Dalit and Adivasi women's access to sexual and reproductive health and rights through quality and accountability of health care systems , 2020
$ 140,000 Samaj Pragati Sahayog Core support to mitigate climate risk for small farmers and subgrants to expand access by small farmers in rain fed regions to the government crop insurance program , 2020
$ 147,700 Samaj Pragati Sahayog Core support for COVID 19 relief efforts and to raise the incomes of tribal farm dependent households in select blocks of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh and project support to work with public institutions for the implementation of key government policies , 2020
$ 100,000 San Francisco Study Center Inc For Ethnic Media Services to provide support around the census for people of color and immigrants, particularly low responding and under counted populations San Francisco, CA 2020
$ 20,000 Sandis'Ubuntu Foundation To improve the signature library program initiated to help preserve local art and talent from the community , 2020
$ 80,000 Santa Fe Art Institute General Support Santa Fe, NM 2020
$ 100,000 Sao Paulo Pro Indian Commission To strengthen the alliance of indigenous, quilombolas and traditional communities movements and organization in the region of Oriximin and Obidos PA to be able to face the injustices regarding the bauxite mining , 2020
$ 250,000 SASB Foundation General Support 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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Private Foundation Grants of $211.1k Available in NEW YORK, NY