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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NY

City

NEW YORK

Purpose

GENERAL SUPPORT
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PROJECT SUPPORT FOR THE BROWN BABIES RESEARCH, AN OVERLOOKED HISTORY OF DISENFRANCHISEMENT AMONG THE CHILDREN OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN SOLDIERS AND GERMAN MOTHERS BORN IN POST-WORLD WAR II GERMANY
1
FOR THE CHILDREN'S BOOK PROJECT TITLED EVERYDAY BLACK: DISABILITY, AN INFORMATIVE INTRODUCTION TO BLACK DEAF/DISABLED PEOPLE, AS WELL AS A HEARTFELT TRIBUTE TO THEIR LIVES AND EXPERIENCES
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FOR A FELLOWSHIP UNDER THE FORD FOUNDATION GLOBAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM, A PROGRAM THAT AIMS TO IDENTIFY AND CONNECT EMERGING LEADERS FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE WHO ARE ADVANCING INNOVATIVE IDEAS AND SOLUTIONS TO COMBAT INEQUALITY
1
TO PROVIDE SAFE SPACES FOR LGBTIQ+ MUSLIMS IN CAPE TOWN
1
FOR POST-PRODUCTION PHOTOGRAPHIC JUSTICE, A DOCUMENTARY FILM THAT PROVIDES A FIRST-HAND ACCOUNT OF FIFTY YEARS OF ASIAN AMERICAN ACTIVISM THROUGH THE LENS OF CHINESE AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHER CORKY LEE
1
PROJECT SUPPORT FOR LEGAL ACCESS AND JUSTICE FOR MINING AFFECTED COMMUNITIES IN SOUTHERN AFRICA
1
CORE SUPPORT FOR NATIVE ORGANIZERS ALLIANCE TO BUILD AND SUPPORT A NETWORK OF NATIVE LEADERS, ORGANIZERS, AND ORGANIZATIONS TO BUILD GRASSROOTS MOVEMENT FOR SOVEREIGNTY, HEALTH, AND WELLBEING IN INDIAN COUNTRY
1
CORE SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGE FELLOWSHIPS
1
CORE SUPPORT FOR THE UKRAINE DEMOCRACY FUND TO ADDRESS IMMEDIATE WIDESPREAD HUMAN SUFFERING RESULTING FROM INSTABILITY AND VIOLENCE, AMIDST THE COUNTRYS ONGOING COMPLEX HUMANITARIAN EMERGENCY.
1
GENERAL SUPPORT AND CORE SUPPORT FOR INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING
3
CORE SUPPORT FOR CALIFORNIANS FOR SAFETY AND JUSTICE TO REDUCE CALIFORNIA'S OVER-RELIANCE ON INCARCERATION, AND FOR INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING
1
CORE SUPPORT FOR CALIFORNIANS FOR SAFETY AND JUSTICE TO REDUCE CALIFORNIA'S OVER-RELIANCE ON INCARCERATION
1
TO STRENGTHEN THE NIGERIAN FEMINIST FORUM AND BUILD THE CAPACITY OF EMERGING AND YOUNG FEMINISTS IN NIGERIA
1
CORE SUPPORT FOR THE UNDOCUMENTED FILMMAKERS COLLECTIVE FOR EFFORTS TO ADVOCATE AND PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CAREER SUSTAINABILITY FOR UNDOCUMENTED DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKERS IN THE UNITED STATES
1
CORE SUPPORT FOR THE TRANSFORMING POWER FUND THAT PRIORITIZES COMMUNITY GOVERNANCE, DONOR ORGANIZING, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE VALUES TO MODEL A MORE EQUITABLE APPROACH TO PHILANTHROPY
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Interest

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

10647 results

Amount Name Purpose Location Year
$ 250,000 ALBIE SACHS TRUST FOR CONSTITUTIONALISM AND THE RULE OF LAW GENERAL SUPPORT , 2022
$ 100,000 AL-BUSTAN SEEDS OF CULTURE GENERAL SUPPORT PHILADELPHIA, PA 2022
$ 75,000 ALEXIS BROWN CLARK PROJECT SUPPORT FOR THE BROWN BABIES RESEARCH, AN OVERLOOKED HISTORY OF DISENFRANCHISEMENT AMONG THE CHILDREN OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN SOLDIERS AND GERMAN MOTHERS BORN IN POST-WORLD WAR II GERMANY NEW YORK, NY 2022
$ 15,000 ALEXIS TOLIVER FOR THE CHILDREN'S BOOK PROJECT TITLED EVERYDAY BLACK: DISABILITY, AN INFORMATIVE INTRODUCTION TO BLACK DEAF/DISABLED PEOPLE, AS WELL AS A HEARTFELT TRIBUTE TO THEIR LIVES AND EXPERIENCES PROVIDENCE, RI 2022
$ 7,500 ALEXSANDRO DO NASCIMENTO SANTOS FOR A FELLOWSHIP UNDER THE FORD FOUNDATION GLOBAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM, A PROGRAM THAT AIMS TO IDENTIFY AND CONNECT EMERGING LEADERS FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE WHO ARE ADVANCING INNOVATIVE IDEAS AND SOLUTIONS TO COMBAT INEQUALITY , 2022
$ 50,000 AL-GHURBAAH FOUNDATION TO PROVIDE SAFE SPACES FOR LGBTIQ+ MUSLIMS IN CAPE TOWN , 2022
$ 50,000 ALL IS WELL PICTURES LLC FOR POST-PRODUCTION PHOTOGRAPHIC JUSTICE, A DOCUMENTARY FILM THAT PROVIDES A FIRST-HAND ACCOUNT OF FIFTY YEARS OF ASIAN AMERICAN ACTIVISM THROUGH THE LENS OF CHINESE AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHER CORKY LEE NEW YORK, NY 2022
$ 100,000 ALL RISE ATTORNEYS FOR CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE PROJECT SUPPORT FOR LEGAL ACCESS AND JUSTICE FOR MINING AFFECTED COMMUNITIES IN SOUTHERN AFRICA , 2022
$ 250,000 ALLIANCE FOR A JUST SOCIETY CORE SUPPORT FOR NATIVE ORGANIZERS ALLIANCE TO BUILD AND SUPPORT A NETWORK OF NATIVE LEADERS, ORGANIZERS, AND ORGANIZATIONS TO BUILD GRASSROOTS MOVEMENT FOR SOVEREIGNTY, HEALTH, AND WELLBEING IN INDIAN COUNTRY SEATTLE, WA 2022
$ 50,000 ALLIANCE FOR A JUST SOCIETY CORE SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGE FELLOWSHIPS SEATTLE, WA 2022
$ 1,000,000 ALLIANCE FOR OPEN SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL INC CORE SUPPORT FOR THE UKRAINE DEMOCRACY FUND TO ADDRESS IMMEDIATE WIDESPREAD HUMAN SUFFERING RESULTING FROM INSTABILITY AND VIOLENCE, AMIDST THE COUNTRYS ONGOING COMPLEX HUMANITARIAN EMERGENCY. NEW YORK, NY 2022
$ 1,000,000 ALLIANCE FOR SAFETY AND JUSTICE GENERAL SUPPORT AND CORE SUPPORT FOR INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING OAKLAND, CA 2022
$ 700,000 ALLIANCE FOR SAFETY AND JUSTICE CORE SUPPORT FOR CALIFORNIANS FOR SAFETY AND JUSTICE TO REDUCE CALIFORNIA'S OVER-RELIANCE ON INCARCERATION, AND FOR INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING OAKLAND, CA 2022
$ 200,000 ALLIANCE FOR SAFETY AND JUSTICE CORE SUPPORT FOR CALIFORNIANS FOR SAFETY AND JUSTICE TO REDUCE CALIFORNIA'S OVER-RELIANCE ON INCARCERATION OAKLAND, CA 2022
$ 1,000,000 ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH ORGANIZING GENERAL SUPPORT AND CORE SUPPORT FOR INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING WASHINGTON, DC 2022
$ 10,000 ALLIANCE PUBLISHING TRUST GENERAL SUPPORT , 2022
$ 100,000 ALLIANCES FOR AFRICA LTDGTE TO STRENGTHEN THE NIGERIAN FEMINIST FORUM AND BUILD THE CAPACITY OF EMERGING AND YOUNG FEMINISTS IN NIGERIA , 2022
$ 425,000 ALLIED MEDIA PROJECTS INC GENERAL SUPPORT AND CORE SUPPORT FOR INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING DETROIT, MI 2022
$ 10,000 ALLIED MEDIA PROJECTS INC CORE SUPPORT FOR THE UNDOCUMENTED FILMMAKERS COLLECTIVE FOR EFFORTS TO ADVOCATE AND PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CAREER SUSTAINABILITY FOR UNDOCUMENTED DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKERS IN THE UNITED STATES DETROIT, MI 2022
$ 180,000 ALLIED MEDIA PROJECTS INC CORE SUPPORT FOR THE TRANSFORMING POWER FUND THAT PRIORITIZES COMMUNITY GOVERNANCE, DONOR ORGANIZING, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE VALUES TO MODEL A MORE EQUITABLE APPROACH TO PHILANTHROPY DETROIT, MI 2022
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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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