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

Core support for the Beyond Inequality project of the Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice to develop new tools in understanding the long term social and economic dynamics of inequality
1
Core support for Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society to develop and share knowledge to improve philanthropy, strengthen civil society, and address societal challenges
1
Core support for the Cyber Policy Center's DigiChina Project to translate, collate and disseminate Chinese policy research to promote understanding of China's digital policy developments and fuel innovative problem solving in technological fields
1
General Support
6
General support and for core support for Latinx/POC Arts Legacy Consortium
1
For its Foreign Policy program to assess China's global impact from various thematic, regional and strategic perspectives, and to disseminate an analysis of risks and opportunities presented by China's rise
1
Core support for its Foreign Policy program to organize Track II dialogues to enable discreet and sustained discussions about re conceptualizing the U.S. China relationship
1
For research to develop a set of principles on imagining a 21st century multilateralism that relectts the full spectrum of global needs and voices and responds to the current challenges in a post covid world
1
For the Valuing Black Assets Initiative that aims to mobilize a new generation of leaders to shape the assets critical to wealth creation and economic growth of Black communities
1
For the Musical Connections project to engage adult inmates at the Sing Sing Correctional Facility in a training program in music composition and performance
1
Core support for its China Program to foster collaboration between China and the United States to promote a productive and constructive bilateral relationship for global peace and prosperity
1
General support and core support for institutional strengthening
1
For the Reclaiming the Border initiative to provide technical assistance to immigrant rights groups, journalists, artists & arts organizations focused on migrant stories in order to strengthen cultural strategies & advance new narratives about the border
1
For communications activities to empower artists and activists to achieve social and racial justice
1
For production of 'Water for Life', a documentary film that follows activists in Central & South America in their fight to stop multinational corporations from polluting rivers and lakes, destroying farming communities and threatening their way of life
1

Interest

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

10647 results

Amount Name Purpose Location Year
$ 150,000 The Board of Regents of the University of Texas at Core support for the Beyond Inequality project of the Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice to develop new tools in understanding the long term social and economic dynamics of inequality Austin, TX 2020
$ 250,000 The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junio Core support for Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society to develop and share knowledge to improve philanthropy, strengthen civil society, and address societal challenges Stanford, CA 2020
$ 175,000 The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junio Core support for the Cyber Policy Center's DigiChina Project to translate, collate and disseminate Chinese policy research to promote understanding of China's digital policy developments and fuel innovative problem solving in technological fields Stanford, CA 2020
$ 100,000 The Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance General Support Bronx, NY 2020
$ 233,340 The Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance General support and for core support for Latinx/POC Arts Legacy Consortium Bronx, NY 2020
$ 261,488 The Brookings Institution For its Foreign Policy program to assess China's global impact from various thematic, regional and strategic perspectives, and to disseminate an analysis of risks and opportunities presented by China's rise Washington, DC 2020
$ 50,000 The Brookings Institution Core support for its Foreign Policy program to organize Track II dialogues to enable discreet and sustained discussions about re conceptualizing the U.S. China relationship Washington, DC 2020
$ 200,000 The Brookings Institution For research to develop a set of principles on imagining a 21st century multilateralism that relectts the full spectrum of global needs and voices and responds to the current challenges in a post covid world Washington, DC 2020
$ 50,000 The Brookings Institution For the Valuing Black Assets Initiative that aims to mobilize a new generation of leaders to shape the assets critical to wealth creation and economic growth of Black communities Washington, DC 2020
$ 100,000 The Brooklyn Academy of Music Inc General Support Brooklyn, NY 2020
$ 333,340 The Brooklyn Academy of Music Inc General Support Brooklyn, NY 2020
$ 500,000 The Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences General Support Brooklyn, NY 2020
$ 175,000 The Caribbean Film Academy Inc dba CaFA Third General Support New York, NY 2020
$ 100,000 The Carnegie Hall Corporation For the Musical Connections project to engage adult inmates at the Sing Sing Correctional Facility in a training program in music composition and performance New York, NY 2020
$ 166,670 The Carnegie Hall Corporation General Support New York, NY 2020
$ 74,554 The Carter Center Inc Core support for its China Program to foster collaboration between China and the United States to promote a productive and constructive bilateral relationship for global peace and prosperity Atlanta, GA 2020
$ 300,000 The Center for Cultural Power General support and core support for institutional strengthening Oakland, CA 2020
$ 167,000 The Center for Cultural Power For the Reclaiming the Border initiative to provide technical assistance to immigrant rights groups, journalists, artists & arts organizations focused on migrant stories in order to strengthen cultural strategies & advance new narratives about the border Oakland, CA 2020
$ 55,000 The Center for Cultural Power For communications activities to empower artists and activists to achieve social and racial justice Oakland, CA 2020
$ 131,250 The Center for Independent Documentary Inc For production of 'Water for Life', a documentary film that follows activists in Central & South America in their fight to stop multinational corporations from polluting rivers and lakes, destroying farming communities and threatening their way of life Sharon, MA 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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Students
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Teachers
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Veterans
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Youth/Out-of-School Youth

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