A Private Foundation located in NEW YORK, NY



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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

Core support for the Center for New York City Affairs' Feet in 2 Worlds project to bring the work of immigrant journalists from communities across the U.S. to public radio and online sites
1
Core support for the Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis
1
Core support to advance the rights of immigrants and refugees in New York City and to ensure a fair and accurate Census count in 2020
1
Core support for the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture to acquire the archive of Harry Belafonte, artist and social justice activist
1
For the New York City Fund for Girls and Young Women of Color to increase philanthropic partnership and investment in support of progressive change for women and girls
1
For the Justice Fund to support and strengthen the ecosystem of organizations in New York City working to transform the criminal justice system and related policies while building support for alternative systems of community support
1
Tie off support for harnessing the power of culture in building leadership capacity raising the voice of youth in Uganda
1
For the Restore Data Rights movement building proram to improve data governance through engagement with government and regional bodies across Africa
1
For the Bronx wide Equitable Development Civic Eng agement Campaign to bring together organizations across the borough to leverage collective power, expose issues important to Bronxites, and develop and advocate for solutions to those problems
1
Core support for the Adolescent Girls Investment Plan consortium to address the persistent gap between resources, evidence and commitments for adolescent girls and the lived reality of a dolescent girls in the most marginalized communities
1
For the documentary film The Burden I Carry, which explores themes of community level violence, trauma, healing, and redemption
1
Core support for Realizing Sexual and Reproductive Justice's Beyond Criminalization project to explore comprehensive approaches that look beyond the penal system to address violence against women and girls and violations of sexual and reproductive rights
1
Core support for the South African President's African Union Chairperson role in terms of one of his priorities, gender based violence, and to embed the Beijing +25 Action Coalition on gender based violence's work on the African continent
1
Core support for the Lunder Institute to produce an experimental documentary film on the Black Artists Retreat
1
For the Future of Work and Workers Program at the Center for Labor Research and Education to analyze and equip advocates and policymakers to address the impacts of technological change on industries jobs and workers
1
Core support for the Center for the Study of Democracy and Organizing to develop a community of resarchers and practitioners working together to improve the practice of organizing as a means of building a more just and equitable democracy
1
Core support for the Othering & Belonging Institute's Civic Engagement Narrative Change project to a to a address social and political undercurrents that suppress inclusive civic participation, and to advance belonging in civic life
1
Core support to the International Justice Clinic at the University of California Irvine School of Law to assist the mandate of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression
1
Core support for preparing and travelling the artworks in 'The Black Index' exhibit
1
Core support to the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Forms of Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance to conduct consultations and research on emerging issues from the Global South
1

Interest

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

10647 results

Amount Name Purpose Location Year
$ 41,000 The New School Core support for the Center for New York City Affairs' Feet in 2 Worlds project to bring the work of immigrant journalists from communities across the U.S. to public radio and online sites New York, NY 2020
$ 200,260 The New School Core support for the Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis New York, NY 2020
$ 250,000 The New York Immigration Coalition Inc Core support to advance the rights of immigrants and refugees in New York City and to ensure a fair and accurate Census count in 2020 New York, NY 2020
$ 250,000 The New York Public Library Astor Lenox and Tild Core support for the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture to acquire the archive of Harry Belafonte, artist and social justice activist New York, NY 2020
$ 50,000 The New York Women's Foundation For the New York City Fund for Girls and Young Women of Color to increase philanthropic partnership and investment in support of progressive change for women and girls New York, NY 2020
$ 200,000 The New York Women's Foundation For the Justice Fund to support and strengthen the ecosystem of organizations in New York City working to transform the criminal justice system and related policies while building support for alternative systems of community support New York, NY 2020
$ 50,000 The Nnabagereka Development Foundation Limited Tie off support for harnessing the power of culture in building leadership capacity raising the voice of youth in Uganda , 2020
$ 100,000 The Open Institute Trust For the Restore Data Rights movement building proram to improve data governance through engagement with government and regional bodies across Africa , 2020
$ 50,000 The Point Community Development Corporation For the Bronx wide Equitable Development Civic Eng agement Campaign to bring together organizations across the borough to leverage collective power, expose issues important to Bronxites, and develop and advocate for solutions to those problems The Bronx, NY 2020
$ 200,000 The Population Council Inc Core support for the Adolescent Girls Investment Plan consortium to address the persistent gap between resources, evidence and commitments for adolescent girls and the lived reality of a dolescent girls in the most marginalized communities New York, NY 2020
$ 50,000 The Praxis Project Inc For the documentary film The Burden I Carry, which explores themes of community level violence, trauma, healing, and redemption Washington, DC 2020
$ 100,000 The Praxis Project Inc Core support for Realizing Sexual and Reproductive Justice's Beyond Criminalization project to explore comprehensive approaches that look beyond the penal system to address violence against women and girls and violations of sexual and reproductive rights Washington, DC 2020
$ 250,000 The Presidency Core support for the South African President's African Union Chairperson role in terms of one of his priorities, gender based violence, and to embed the Beijing +25 Action Coalition on gender based violence's work on the African continent , 2020
$ 150,000 The President and Trustees of Colby College Core support for the Lunder Institute to produce an experimental documentary film on the Black Artists Retreat Waterville, ME 2020
$ 198,952 The Regents of the University of California Berke For the Future of Work and Workers Program at the Center for Labor Research and Education to analyze and equip advocates and policymakers to address the impacts of technological change on industries jobs and workers Berkeley, CA 2020
$ 150,000 The Regents of the University of California Berke Core support for the Center for the Study of Democracy and Organizing to develop a community of resarchers and practitioners working together to improve the practice of organizing as a means of building a more just and equitable democracy Berkeley, CA 2020
$ 400,000 The Regents of the University of California Berke Core support for the Othering & Belonging Institute's Civic Engagement Narrative Change project to a to a address social and political undercurrents that suppress inclusive civic participation, and to advance belonging in civic life Berkeley, CA 2020
$ 50,000 The Regents of the University of California Irvin Core support to the International Justice Clinic at the University of California Irvine School of Law to assist the mandate of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression Irvine, CA 2020
$ 47,000 The Regents of the University of California Irvin Core support for preparing and travelling the artworks in 'The Black Index' exhibit Irvine, CA 2020
$ 125,000 The Regents of the University of California Los A Core support to the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Forms of Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance to conduct consultations and research on emerging issues from the Global South Los Angeles, CA 2020
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THE FORD FOUNDATION
320 EAST 43RD STREET
NEW YORK,NY,10017
2125735000

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