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

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State

NY

City

NEW YORK

Purpose

Core support for the Program for Environmental and Regional Equity to partner with state based social justice ecosystems to strengthen the capacities and strategies of constituency based coalitions seeking to shape state level governance outcomes
1
Core support for the Paul Williams Initiative to honor the life and legacy of African American Architect, Paul Williams
2
For the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative's 'Missing and Maligned Exploring Muslim Representation in Media' project with the long term goal of fostering a representative media environment and combating biases facing Muslims globally
1
Core support for the University of Texas at Austin's Blanton Museum of Art's 2020 2021 Blanton Annual Exhibition Fund
1
Core support for the Women's Democracy Initiative to promote accountability and to hold leaders to account to ensure they protect women from abuse and harassment.
1
Core support to establish the African Centre for the Study of the United States as a multi disciplinary think tank generating knowledge and debates about geopolitical and socieconomic realities of the United States and its relationship to Africa
1
Core support for the Society, Work and Politics Institute to build a more inclusive and representative research team to take forward the organisation's work on inequality and justice
1
Core support to Centre for Applied Legal Studies to advance socially, economically and politically just society where repositories of power, including the state and the private sector, uphold human rights
1
Core support to Wits Journalism's Africa China Reporting Project to equip journalists with investigative skills to report on the complex dynamics and untold stories of Africa China relations.
1
Core support for the Southern Centre for Inequality Studies for multi country collaborative research and policy dialogue on the future of workers in the Global South
1
Tie off Core support for the Wits Centre for Diversity Studies to undertake interdisciplinary education and research that can strengthen emerging leaders to address diversity and social justice issues in the region
1
Core support for the Centre on African Philantropy and Social Investment to consolidate its teaching, training, research and the promotion of philanthropy in Africa
1
Core support for the Gender Equity Office to convene and co create a national level university response to sexual harassment and violence against women on university campuses.
1
Core support for SCIS for studying and addressing inequality in the global South, and project support for institutional strengthening
1
For the Urban and Sustainability Lab and the Asian Center to conduct a study, produce publications, and organize workshops on urban housing and land and their implications for inequality, under the process of urbanization in China
1
Core support for the Human Rights Defenders Hub to develop understandings and practices to strengthen the protection and wellbeing of human rights defenders with disabilities through applied research and engagement
1
General support and core support for institutional strengthening
1
For research, stakeholder engagement, advocacy and capacity building to empower indigenous communities in the Mumbai metropolitan region to advocate for upgraded housing and sanitation infrastructure
1
General Support
1

Interest

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

10647 results

Amount Name Purpose Location Year
$ 150,000 University of Southern California Core support for the Program for Environmental and Regional Equity to partner with state based social justice ecosystems to strengthen the capacities and strategies of constituency based coalitions seeking to shape state level governance outcomes Los Angeles, CA 2020
$ 50,000 University of Southern California Core support for the Paul Williams Initiative to honor the life and legacy of African American Architect, Paul Williams Los Angeles, CA 2020
$ 50,000 University of Southern California Core support for the Paul Williams Initiative to honor the life and legacy of African American Architect, Paul Williams Los Angeles, CA 2020
$ 200,000 University of Southern California For the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative's 'Missing and Maligned Exploring Muslim Representation in Media' project with the long term goal of fostering a representative media environment and combating biases facing Muslims globally Los Angeles, CA 2020
$ 10,000 University of Texas Foundation Core support for the University of Texas at Austin's Blanton Museum of Art's 2020 2021 Blanton Annual Exhibition Fund Austin, TX 2020
$ 82,000 University of the Western Cape Core support for the Women's Democracy Initiative to promote accountability and to hold leaders to account to ensure they protect women from abuse and harassment. , 2020
$ 50,000 University of the Witwatersrand Core support to establish the African Centre for the Study of the United States as a multi disciplinary think tank generating knowledge and debates about geopolitical and socieconomic realities of the United States and its relationship to Africa , 2020
$ 148,000 University of the Witwatersrand Core support for the Society, Work and Politics Institute to build a more inclusive and representative research team to take forward the organisation's work on inequality and justice , 2020
$ 400,000 University of the Witwatersrand Core support to Centre for Applied Legal Studies to advance socially, economically and politically just society where repositories of power, including the state and the private sector, uphold human rights , 2020
$ 164,000 University of the Witwatersrand Core support to Wits Journalism's Africa China Reporting Project to equip journalists with investigative skills to report on the complex dynamics and untold stories of Africa China relations. , 2020
$ 166,667 University of the Witwatersrand Core support for the Southern Centre for Inequality Studies for multi country collaborative research and policy dialogue on the future of workers in the Global South , 2020
$ 125,000 University of the Witwatersrand Tie off Core support for the Wits Centre for Diversity Studies to undertake interdisciplinary education and research that can strengthen emerging leaders to address diversity and social justice issues in the region , 2020
$ 200,000 University of the Witwatersrand Core support for the Centre on African Philantropy and Social Investment to consolidate its teaching, training, research and the promotion of philanthropy in Africa , 2020
$ 250,000 University of the Witwatersrand Core support for the Gender Equity Office to convene and co create a national level university response to sexual harassment and violence against women on university campuses. , 2020
$ 350,000 University of the Witwatersrand Core support for SCIS for studying and addressing inequality in the global South, and project support for institutional strengthening , 2020
$ 66,955 University of Utah For the Urban and Sustainability Lab and the Asian Center to conduct a study, produce publications, and organize workshops on urban housing and land and their implications for inequality, under the process of urbanization in China Salt Lake City, UT 2020
$ 100,000 University of York Core support for the Human Rights Defenders Hub to develop understandings and practices to strengthen the protection and wellbeing of human rights defenders with disabilities through applied research and engagement , 2020
$ 575,000 Upturn Inc General support and core support for institutional strengthening Washington, DC 2020
$ 104,981 Urban Design Research Institute For research, stakeholder engagement, advocacy and capacity building to empower indigenous communities in the Mumbai metropolitan region to advocate for upgraded housing and sanitation infrastructure , 2020
$ 266,667 Urban Habitat Program General Support Oakland, CA 2020
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Restrictions

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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