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

To develop three webinars on how indigenous peoples and local communities are responding to and recovering from the COVID 19 crisis
1
To organize peer learning activities in Indonesia or Myanmar, between civil society organizations in China and ASEAN countries on the issue of Chinese overseas investment in Belt Initiative Road countries
1
General Support
3
Core support to the Centre for Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law for advaning research and awareness on law and policies around online information and comminications technologies
1
General support and core support for organizational strengthening
1
Core support for the Studio Institute, LLC's Arts Intern program to place undergraduates from diverse cultural backgrounds with financial need in paid summer internships at cultural institutions across the country
1
Core support for the Studio NYC program to provide visual arts education residencies in New York City public schools and early childhood education centers most in need of quality art instruction
1
General support and core support for institutional strengthening
2
For Supernatural 2.4, an affinity space for an intergenerational group of Detroit artists, activists, entrepreneurs, academics, storytellers, placekeepers, thought leaders, and builders to design and curate equitable development and cultural programs.
1
For the finalization of the documentary film The first kiss, portraying the multiple levels of violence suffered by black women affected by drug addiction
1
Core support for the Regions Refocus program to advance development alternatives by fostering progressive and feminist thought, activism, and policy within and across regions
1
For the Energy Transition Fund to strengthen Latin American and African networks and build global al liances working to stop oil and gas expansion and begin a just and equitable transition off of fossil fuel production
1
For the Debt Collective's Los Angeles Eviction Defense Tool to simplify and streamline a process that is normally overwhelming, cost prohibitive, and time consuming, allowing people who are financially stressed and under threat to exercise their rights
1
Core support to Partners for a New Economy, an international donor collaborative that wants the economic system to generate positive environmental and social outcomes
1
Support to contribute to the improved health status of children and adults living with down syndrome in Nairobi, Kenya
1
Final support for a leadership and network building academy for women journalizm, including state house reporters, to use, apply and increase their power and purpose in the field and to foster civic media; and for a year of evaluation and follow up
1
To improve access to decent work, social protection and legal support for refugee and migrant workers in construction, agriculture and quarries sectors
1

Interest

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

10647 results

Amount Name Purpose Location Year
$ 12,000 Stichting The Land Portal To develop three webinars on how indigenous peoples and local communities are responding to and recovering from the COVID 19 crisis , 2020
$ 36,000 Stiftung Asienhaus To organize peer learning activities in Indonesia or Myanmar, between civil society organizations in China and ASEAN countries on the issue of Chinese overseas investment in Belt Initiative Road countries , 2020
$ 150,000 Still She Rises Inc General Support Tulsa, OK 2020
$ 200,000 StoryCorps Inc General Support Brooklyn, NY 2020
$ 50,000 Strathmore University Core support to the Centre for Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law for advaning research and awareness on law and policies around online information and comminications technologies , 2020
$ 302,000 Strive Together Inc General support and core support for organizational strengthening Cincinnati, OH 2020
$ 225,000 Studio in a School Association Inc Core support for the Studio Institute, LLC's Arts Intern program to place undergraduates from diverse cultural backgrounds with financial need in paid summer internships at cultural institutions across the country New York, NY 2020
$ 125,000 Studio in a School Association Inc Core support for the Studio NYC program to provide visual arts education residencies in New York City public schools and early childhood education centers most in need of quality art instruction New York, NY 2020
$ 500,000 Sundance Institute General support and core support for institutional strengthening Los Angeles, CA 2020
$ 125,000 Sunrise Movement Education Fund General Support Washington DC, DC 2020
$ 50,000 Supernatural Detroit LLC For Supernatural 2.4, an affinity space for an intergenerational group of Detroit artists, activists, entrepreneurs, academics, storytellers, placekeepers, thought leaders, and builders to design and curate equitable development and cultural programs. Detroit, MI 2020
$ 20,000 Susan Pereira da Silva Micro Empresa For the finalization of the documentary film The first kiss, portraying the multiple levels of violence suffered by black women affected by drug addiction , 2020
$ 200,000 Sustainable Markets Foundation Core support for the Regions Refocus program to advance development alternatives by fostering progressive and feminist thought, activism, and policy within and across regions New York, NY 2020
$ 100,000 Sustainable Markets Foundation For the Energy Transition Fund to strengthen Latin American and African networks and build global al liances working to stop oil and gas expansion and begin a just and equitable transition off of fossil fuel production New York, NY 2020
$ 100,000 Sustainable Markets Foundation For the Debt Collective's Los Angeles Eviction Defense Tool to simplify and streamline a process that is normally overwhelming, cost prohibitive, and time consuming, allowing people who are financially stressed and under threat to exercise their rights New York, NY 2020
$ 500,000 Swiss Philanthropy Foundation Core support to Partners for a New Economy, an international donor collaborative that wants the economic system to generate positive environmental and social outcomes , 2020
$ 30,000 T21 Families Support Organization Support to contribute to the improved health status of children and adults living with down syndrome in Nairobi, Kenya , 2020
$ 45,000 Take the Lead Inc Final support for a leadership and network building academy for women journalizm, including state house reporters, to use, apply and increase their power and purpose in the field and to foster civic media; and for a year of evaluation and follow up New York, NY 2020
$ 250,000 TakeAction Minnesota Education Fund General support and core support for institutional strengthening St Paul, MN 2020
$ 125,000 Tamkeen for Legal Aid and Human Rights To improve access to decent work, social protection and legal support for refugee and migrant workers in construction, agriculture and quarries sectors , 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

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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
State Governments
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Private Foundation Grants of $211.1k Available in NEW YORK, NY