A Private Foundation located in NEW YORK, NY



Latest data derived from the private foundation e-Filings updated by the IRS

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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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Amount

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State

NY

City

NEW YORK

Purpose

For research, advocacy and public education to recognize and reduce women's unpaid care work in Sri Lanka through expanding labor force difinitions and improving care facilities for elders, persons with disabilities and young children
1
General Support
4
For the New Narratives Lab for storytellers from under represented communities working on themes established in the Sustainable Development Goals, to help promote a more inclusive gloval culture
1
To sustain and scale up the Fit for Life, Fit for Work program and to catalyze partnerships and resources to create new opportunities to address youth challenges in Southern Africa
1
Support for engaging youth in the fight against co rruption and the closing of civic space
1
To develop youth networks to engage county leaderships, government infrastructure and influence public participation that reflects the will and agenda of young people in Kenya
1
Core support for Theatre of the Oppressed actor and technology funds initiative
1
For production of The In Between, a documentary film that examines life in two communities on opposite sides of the Mexican American border
1
Core support for mobilizing a network of civil society institutions in Latin America, and project support for strengthening local women leaders to respond to the aggravation of violence against women during the COVID 19 pandemics
1
Core support for the second phase of the Building Movement Project's Race to Lead research agenda on the racial gap in leadership in the nonprofit sector
1
For the Building Movement Project's Detroit People's Platform that addresses economic and racial inequality across the city of Detroit through advocacy, organizing, and public policy reform
1
For impact campaign activities of the documentary film Through the Night, that explores the personal cost of our modern economy for two working mothers and a childcare provider at a 24 hoiur daycare center
1
General support and core support for institutional strengthening
1
Core support for participation in training programs to strengthen the organization's financial resiliency
1
Core support for power building and advancing the inclusion of disabled women's voices in the national debate on anti corruption, including accountability for Covid 19 response funds in Kenya
1
Core support for the Opportunity Agenda for strategic communications to build public support and activism for policies and practices that provide equal opportunity for all
1
Core support for the Alliance for Safety and Justice to reduce state incarceration and bolster the impact of state criminal justice advocacy efforts, and core support for institutional strengthening
1

Interest

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

10647 results

Amount Name Purpose Location Year
$ 73,617 The Women and Media Collective For research, advocacy and public education to recognize and reduce women's unpaid care work in Sri Lanka through expanding labor force difinitions and improving care facilities for elders, persons with disabilities and young children , 2020
$ 187,500 The WoMin Alliance Trust General Support , 2020
$ 75,000 The Working Group General Support OAKLAND, CA 2020
$ 200,000 The World Economic Forum For the New Narratives Lab for storytellers from under represented communities working on themes established in the Sustainable Development Goals, to help promote a more inclusive gloval culture , 2020
$ 567,000 The Youth Bridge Trust To sustain and scale up the Fit for Life, Fit for Work program and to catalyze partnerships and resources to create new opportunities to address youth challenges in Southern Africa , 2020
$ 150,000 The Youth Cafe Limited Support for engaging youth in the fight against co rruption and the closing of civic space , 2020
$ 50,000 The Youth Congress To develop youth networks to engage county leaderships, government infrastructure and influence public participation that reflects the will and agenda of young people in Kenya , 2020
$ 27,500 Theatre of the Oppressed NYC Inc General Support New York, NY 2020
$ 50,000 Theatre of the Oppressed NYC Inc Core support for Theatre of the Oppressed actor and technology funds initiative New York, NY 2020
$ 100,000 TheInBetweenFilm LLC For production of The In Between, a documentary film that examines life in two communities on opposite sides of the Mexican American border Eagle Pass, TX 2020
$ 100,000 Themis Assessoria Juridica e Estudos de Gnero Core support for mobilizing a network of civil society institutions in Latin America, and project support for strengthening local women leaders to respond to the aggravation of violence against women during the COVID 19 pandemics , 2020
$ 62,500 Third Sector New England Inc Core support for the second phase of the Building Movement Project's Race to Lead research agenda on the racial gap in leadership in the nonprofit sector Boston, MA 2020
$ 395,000 Third Sector New England Inc For the Building Movement Project's Detroit People's Platform that addresses economic and racial inequality across the city of Detroit through advocacy, organizing, and public policy reform Boston, MA 2020
$ 50,000 Third Shift Media Inc For impact campaign activities of the documentary film Through the Night, that explores the personal cost of our modern economy for two working mothers and a childcare provider at a 24 hoiur daycare center Bronx, NY 2020
$ 300,000 Third World Network Africa General support and core support for institutional strengthening , 2020
$ 3,000 Third World Network Africa Core support for participation in training programs to strengthen the organization's financial resiliency , 2020
$ 154,828 Third World Network Berhad General Support , 2020
$ 185,000 This Ability Trust Core support for power building and advancing the inclusion of disabled women's voices in the national debate on anti corruption, including accountability for Covid 19 response funds in Kenya , 2020
$ 250,000 Tides Center Core support for the Opportunity Agenda for strategic communications to build public support and activism for policies and practices that provide equal opportunity for all San Francisco, CA 2020
$ 1,000,000 Tides Center Core support for the Alliance for Safety and Justice to reduce state incarceration and bolster the impact of state criminal justice advocacy efforts, 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 Eligibility

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Individuals
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Private institutions of higher education
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Small Businesses
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Private Foundation Grants of $211.1k Available in NEW YORK, NY