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

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State

NY

City

NEW YORK

Purpose

Promoting democratic governance and accountability in the East African community
1
Core support for the 'We, Women' project, for women and non binary photographers to to document social justice issues in cross cultural communities
1
To administer an award program to advance disabled artists, filmmakers, and journalists, including financial awards, convening, research, and communications
1
Core support to help establish the Artists Relief Fund, to support individual artists affected by the economic hardships associated with the COVID 19 outbreak
1
Leveraging the Beirut Explosion Emergency Cash Transfer toward a strengthened, accountable national social protection system
1
To establish The Detroit Area Workforce Funder Collaborative to strengthen partners' efforts to provide emergency support to grantees and strategically prepare for the next wave of need in response to COVID 19
1
For the Action COVID Team Fund for India's start up community to help combat the spread of COVID 19 through innovations in scale testing, at home disease management, critical illness management, mental health support and protective gear for medical staff
1
Core support for NXTHVN, an arts incubator and fellowship program that transforms how art, community and education intersect
1
Core support for the BET COVID 19 Relief Fund to provide emergency support to African American communities that have been disproportionately affected by the COVID 19 pandemic
1
General support and core support for institutional strengthening
1
General support and core support for the Census Program
1
Final support for the Racial Discrimination Watch program to raise the racial justice agenda in Colombia through research, advocacy and training to build the capacity of Afro descendent lawyers
1
For the Center for China and Asia Pacific Studies for core support for institutional capacity building, and for project support to design and implement a process to create a Global South network of centers of knowledge about China
1
Promote large scale, active and informed participation of citizens in the constituent process in Chile, and help guarantee the transparency of the process.
1
For the School of Arts, Science and Humanities to research and develop privacy based communication tools to support social activism, and to develop software to monitor political news and debate in online environments
1
For the Latin American Consortium of Post Graduate Studies in Human Rights to publicly share and implement research findings on corporate accountability of the extractive industries in seven countries
1
For the Human Right Clinic of the Federal University of Para to establish a residency program for indigenous and quilombola lawyers or graduate students
1
To implement a social mapping initiative focused on quilombolas communities in the northeast of Brazil
1
To develop research on hate speech against underrepresented peoples and minorities in the broadcast media in Brazil and analyze how it is related to global trends related to media ownership and the ascent of conservative political leadership
1
For applied research to build social movements and communities' capacity to defend their rights threatened by mining enterprises in Brazil
1

Interest

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

10647 results

Amount Name Purpose Location Year
$ 200,000 United Nations Institute for Training and Research Promoting democratic governance and accountability in the East African community , 2020
$ 50,000 United Photo Industries Inc Core support for the 'We, Women' project, for women and non binary photographers to to document social justice issues in cross cultural communities Brooklyn, NY 2020
$ 513,750 United States Artists Inc To administer an award program to advance disabled artists, filmmakers, and journalists, including financial awards, convening, research, and communications Chicago, IL 2020
$ 350,000 United States Artists Inc Core support to help establish the Artists Relief Fund, to support individual artists affected by the economic hardships associated with the COVID 19 outbreak Chicago, IL 2020
$ 855,000 United States Fund for Unicef Leveraging the Beirut Explosion Emergency Cash Transfer toward a strengthened, accountable national social protection system NEW YORK, NY 2020
$ 30,000 United Way for Southeastern Michigan To establish The Detroit Area Workforce Funder Collaborative to strengthen partners' efforts to provide emergency support to grantees and strategically prepare for the next wave of need in response to COVID 19 Detroit, MI 2020
$ 100,000 United Way of Bengaluru For the Action COVID Team Fund for India's start up community to help combat the spread of COVID 19 through innovations in scale testing, at home disease management, critical illness management, mental health support and protective gear for medical staff , 2020
$ 67,500 United Way of Greater New Haven Core support for NXTHVN, an arts incubator and fellowship program that transforms how art, community and education intersect New Haven, CT 2020
$ 100,000 United Way Worldwide Core support for the BET COVID 19 Relief Fund to provide emergency support to African American communities that have been disproportionately affected by the COVID 19 pandemic ALEXANDRIA, VA 2020
$ 500,000 United We Dream Network Inc General support and core support for institutional strengthening Washington, DC 2020
$ 485,000 United We Dream Network Inc General support and core support for the Census Program Washington, DC 2020
$ 150,000 Universidad de los Andes Final support for the Racial Discrimination Watch program to raise the racial justice agenda in Colombia through research, advocacy and training to build the capacity of Afro descendent lawyers , 2020
$ 350,000 Universidad del Pacifico For the Center for China and Asia Pacific Studies for core support for institutional capacity building, and for project support to design and implement a process to create a Global South network of centers of knowledge about China , 2020
$ 666,000 Universidad Diego Portales Promote large scale, active and informed participation of citizens in the constituent process in Chile, and help guarantee the transparency of the process. , 2020
$ 50,000 Universidade de Sao Paulo For the School of Arts, Science and Humanities to research and develop privacy based communication tools to support social activism, and to develop software to monitor political news and debate in online environments , 2020
$ 68,000 Universidade Federal do Para For the Latin American Consortium of Post Graduate Studies in Human Rights to publicly share and implement research findings on corporate accountability of the extractive industries in seven countries , 2020
$ 102,000 Universidade Federal do Para For the Human Right Clinic of the Federal University of Para to establish a residency program for indigenous and quilombola lawyers or graduate students , 2020
$ 75,000 Universidade Federal do Recncavo da Bahia UFRB To implement a social mapping initiative focused on quilombolas communities in the northeast of Brazil , 2020
$ 100,000 Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro To develop research on hate speech against underrepresented peoples and minorities in the broadcast media in Brazil and analyze how it is related to global trends related to media ownership and the ascent of conservative political leadership , 2020
$ 50,000 Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro For applied research to build social movements and communities' capacity to defend their rights threatened by mining enterprises in Brazil , 2020
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Deadlines

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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