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

Min
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Max

State

NY

City

NEW YORK

Purpose

To strengthen the Latin American network of surveillance studies and conduct research on state surveillance mechanisms as it relates to vulnerable and underrepresented populations in Brazil and Latin America
1
To develop a corruption prevention mechanism to improve integrity in both public and private sectors, in the area of natural resources through transparent and accountable governance in Indonesia
1
For a group of academics, transport and planning experts to conduct a study to improve mobility, quality of life, and accessibility for disadvantaged communities in Havana, Cuba
1
For the African Gender Institute to advance the goals of the Regional Young Women's Leadership Program through research, advocacy, and networking and to diversify its funding base
1
Core support for the Land and Accountability Research Center to conduct research and advocacy to promote the participation and consent of rural communities in decision making on mining activities.
1
Project support for the Children's Rights Institute to conduct research on the intersections between violence against women and violence against children in the Southern and East Africa regions
1
For the Graduate School of Business' Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship to establish a South African National Advisory Board on Impact Investing
1
Support the African Feminism Conference to address alternative modes of knowledge production, ongoing implications of the divide between feminist theory and praxis and the impact of COVID women and girls
1
To strengthen a model for formal and non formal higher education using blended learning for Syrian refugees in Jordan
1
Core support for the Institute of African Studies' Feminist Africa program to strengthen pan African feminist scholarship, capacity building, and strengthen an inter generational community of feminist scholars in Africa
1
Core support for upcoming exhibition at the Blaffer Art Museum, Jamal Cyrus The End of My Beginnin
1
For the development and strengthening of the Bodies of Work program, to advance disabled artists in Chicago and create a nationally relevant scholarship program
1
Core support for the Professional Apprenticeship and Career Experience program to give first generation, low income, under represented students real world experience on campus in professionally = relevant fields
1
For the renovation of Taifa Social Justice Hall at the University of Nairobi
1
For support for the Institute on Development Studies' annual conference on development from the 1960s to today focusing on lessons learned and fostering transformation
1
To center diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the Community Health Analytics Open Source Software project to improve the health of the open source ecosystem
1
To support the Financial Innovations Roundtable on Climate Investment in Low Income Communities
1
For the Pulte Institute of Global Development, Keough School of Global Affairs to hold a symposium aat Casina Pio IV, Vatican City, focusing on tackling inequality and restoring the common good
1
For analysis of preliminary findings of research on the impacts of the new scheduling reform law in Oregon
1
Core support for the Center for Studies of Freedom of Expression and Access to Information to continue supporting advocates and policymakers in applying a human rights framework to internet issues in Latin America
1

Interest

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

10647 results

Amount Name Purpose Location Year
$ 100,000 Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro To strengthen the Latin American network of surveillance studies and conduct research on state surveillance mechanisms as it relates to vulnerable and underrepresented populations in Brazil and Latin America , 2020
$ 39,764 Universitas Paramadina To develop a corruption prevention mechanism to improve integrity in both public and private sectors, in the area of natural resources through transparent and accountable governance in Indonesia , 2020
$ 9,200 University College London For a group of academics, transport and planning experts to conduct a study to improve mobility, quality of life, and accessibility for disadvantaged communities in Havana, Cuba , 2020
$ 42,000 University of Cape Town For the African Gender Institute to advance the goals of the Regional Young Women's Leadership Program through research, advocacy, and networking and to diversify its funding base , 2020
$ 250,000 University of Cape Town Core support for the Land and Accountability Research Center to conduct research and advocacy to promote the participation and consent of rural communities in decision making on mining activities. , 2020
$ 100,000 University of Cape Town Project support for the Children's Rights Institute to conduct research on the intersections between violence against women and violence against children in the Southern and East Africa regions , 2020
$ 150,000 University of Cape Town For the Graduate School of Business' Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship to establish a South African National Advisory Board on Impact Investing , 2020
$ 25,000 University of Cape Town Support the African Feminism Conference to address alternative modes of knowledge production, ongoing implications of the divide between feminist theory and praxis and the impact of COVID women and girls , 2020
$ 120,000 University of Geneva To strengthen a model for formal and non formal higher education using blended learning for Syrian refugees in Jordan , 2020
$ 150,000 University of Ghana Core support for the Institute of African Studies' Feminist Africa program to strengthen pan African feminist scholarship, capacity building, and strengthen an inter generational community of feminist scholars in Africa , 2020
$ 50,000 University of Houston Core support for upcoming exhibition at the Blaffer Art Museum, Jamal Cyrus The End of My Beginnin HOUSTON, TX 2020
$ 25,000 University of Illinois Foundation For the development and strengthening of the Bodies of Work program, to advance disabled artists in Chicago and create a nationally relevant scholarship program Urbana, IL 2020
$ 50,000 University of Massachusetts Boston Core support for the Professional Apprenticeship and Career Experience program to give first generation, low income, under represented students real world experience on campus in professionally = relevant fields Boston, MA 2020
$ 400,000 University of Nairobi For the renovation of Taifa Social Justice Hall at the University of Nairobi , 2020
$ 32,200 University of Nairobi For support for the Institute on Development Studies' annual conference on development from the 1960s to today focusing on lessons learned and fostering transformation , 2020
$ 50,000 University of Nebraska Omaha To center diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the Community Health Analytics Open Source Software project to improve the health of the open source ecosystem Omaha, NE 2020
$ 10,000 University of New Hampshire To support the Financial Innovations Roundtable on Climate Investment in Low Income Communities Durham, NH 2020
$ 125,000 University of Notre Dame du Lac For the Pulte Institute of Global Development, Keough School of Global Affairs to hold a symposium aat Casina Pio IV, Vatican City, focusing on tackling inequality and restoring the common good NOTRE DAME, IN 2020
$ 11,000 University of Oregon For analysis of preliminary findings of research on the impacts of the new scheduling reform law in Oregon Eugene, OR 2020
$ 50,000 University of Palermo Foundation Core support for the Center for Studies of Freedom of Expression and Access to Information to continue supporting advocates and policymakers in applying a human rights framework to internet issues in Latin America , 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