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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Max

State

NY

City

NEW YORK

Purpose

General Support
4
General support and core support for institutional strengthening
2
Core support for a cross regional conversation to convene a forum of feminist and women human rights defenders to build solidarity and develop holistic protection strategies for engagement and continued learning
1
Core support for a strategic planning process
1
Core support for the Mazorca Initiative, for artists and arts professionals engaged in research, studio practice, pedagogy and writing, who are suffering loss of income due to the COVID 19 pandemic
1
Core support for the Yelaine Rodriguez/Latin American and Latinx Visual Culture journal for an issue dedicated to AfroLatinx art and art history
1
For production and post production of the documentary film, Users that aims to encourage and inform public debate about the impact and consequences of technological developments on human relationships and the natural environment
1
Core support to enhance livelihoods based on the non timber forest produce for poor communities in Odisha, India
1
General support and for project support for institutional strengthening
1
Core support for Vera New Orleans for a multi pronged approach addressing mass incarceration in New Orleans
1
For the Victoria Institute of Strategic Economic S Studies to study China's growth models and development finance and draw policy recommendations for equitable and sustainable development in global south countries
1
Core support to provide advisory services and design of digital security capacity building materials and resources for BUILD grantees
1
Exhibition and program support for Vincent Price Art Museum, to advance its role as a cultural center for LA's eastside communities of color and its national leadership in the field of modern and contemporary Latinx art
1
Core support for the State Power Caucus to develop the strength, strategy and ecosystems of state organizations
1
One time core support to assure voters are able to participate in the 2020 election in Virginia fairly and equitably
1
Emergency response to support Seed of Hope students and their families during COVID 19 pandemic period
1

Interest

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

10647 results

Amount Name Purpose Location Year
$ 455,000 Urge Unite for Reproductive and Gender Equity General Support Washington, DC 2020
$ 890,000 Urgent Action Fund for Women's Human Rights General support and core support for institutional strengthening Oakland, CA 2020
$ 47,000 Urgent Action Fund for Women's Human Rights Core support for a cross regional conversation to convene a forum of feminist and women human rights defenders to build solidarity and develop holistic protection strategies for engagement and continued learning , 2020
$ 1,200,000 Urgent Action Fund for Women's Human Rights General Support Oakland, CA 2020
$ 50,000 URU The Right to Be Inc Core support for a strategic planning process New Haven, CT 2020
$ 25,000 US Latinx Art Forum Core support for the Mazorca Initiative, for artists and arts professionals engaged in research, studio practice, pedagogy and writing, who are suffering loss of income due to the COVID 19 pandemic Medford, MA 2020
$ 10,000 US Latinx Art Forum Core support for the Yelaine Rodriguez/Latin American and Latinx Visual Culture journal for an issue dedicated to AfroLatinx art and art history Medford, MA 2020
$ 150,000 US SIF Foundation Ltd General Support Washington, DC 2020
$ 150,000 Users LLC For production and post production of the documentary film, Users that aims to encourage and inform public debate about the impact and consequences of technological developments on human relationships and the natural environment San Francisco, CA 2020
$ 50,000 Vasundhara Core support to enhance livelihoods based on the non timber forest produce for poor communities in Odisha, India , 2020
$ 300,000 Vasundhara General support and for project support for institutional strengthening , 2020
$ 500,000 Vera Institute of Justice Inc General support and core support for institutional strengthening Brooklyn, NY 2020
$ 150,000 Vera Institute of Justice Inc Core support for Vera New Orleans for a multi pronged approach addressing mass incarceration in New Orleans Brooklyn, NY 2020
$ 125,000 Victoria University For the Victoria Institute of Strategic Economic S Studies to study China's growth models and development finance and draw policy recommendations for equitable and sustainable development in global south countries , 2020
$ 45,000 Vietnam Rise Core support to provide advisory services and design of digital security capacity building materials and resources for BUILD grantees Arlington, VA 2020
$ 27,316 Vijana Corps General Support , 2020
$ 54,950 Vincent Price Art Museum Foundation Exhibition and program support for Vincent Price Art Museum, to advance its role as a cultural center for LA's eastside communities of color and its national leadership in the field of modern and contemporary Latinx art Monterey Park, CA 2020
$ 245,250 Virginia New Majority Education Fund Core support for the State Power Caucus to develop the strength, strategy and ecosystems of state organizations Alexandria, VA 2020
$ 75,000 Virginia New Majority Education Fund One time core support to assure voters are able to participate in the 2020 election in Virginia fairly and equitably Alexandria, VA 2020
$ 12,000 Vision Africa Give A Child A Future Emergency response to support Seed of Hope students and their families during COVID 19 pandemic period , 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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