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

FOR THE PRODUCTION OF THE WALK, A DOCUMENTARY FILM WHICH EXPLORES CONTEMPORARY GLOBAL SENTIMENTS TOWARDS REFUGEES AND IMMIGRATION THROUGH THE LENS OF A YOUNG SYRIAN REFUGEE AND A GIANT IMAGINARY PUPPET CALLED AMAL
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TO INCREASE THE INCOMES OF SMALL FARMERS AND FOREST-DEPENDENT HOUSEHOLDS IN THE SATNA DISTRICT OF MADHYA PRADESH THROUGH STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY INSTITUTIONS AND ENABLING PARTNERSHIPS WITH GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
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CORE SUPPORT FOR THE DOROTHY A. JOHNSON CENTER FOR PHILANTHROPY TO BRIDGE RESEARCH AND PRACTICE TO SUPPORT EFFECTIVE PHILANTHROPY
1
GENERAL SUPPORT
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GENERAL SUPPORT AND CORE SUPPORT FOR INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING
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FOR PRODUCTION OF A DOCUMENTARY ABOUT CIVIC AND EDUCATIONAL LEADER DR. NORMAN C. FRANCIS, RETIRED XAVIER UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT AND ADVOCATE IN NEW ORLEANS
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FOR THE TIMES-PICAYUNE AND THE ADVOCATES LOUISIANA INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM FUND
1
CORE SUPPORT FOR THE PBS NEWSHOUR PROGRAM TO PROVIDE IN-DEPTH REPORTING AND ANALYSIS ON IMPORTANT ISSUES OF THE DAY
1
CORE SUPPORT FOR ADDRESSING THE SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH AND RACIAL EQUITY THROUGH HEALTHY HOUSING IN DETROIT
1
CORE SUPPORT FOR THE DETROIT FUND II, A COLLABORATIVE OF NONPROFITS, PHILANTHROPY, AND MUNICIPAL AGENCIES THAT WILL SUPPORT COMMUNITY-CENTERED PROJECTS FOR INCREASING SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC MOBILITY FOR DETROITERS
1
CORE SUPPORT FOR ITS MINGLED ARTS PROGRAM TO PROVIDE MULTI-SENSORY ARTS EDUCATION FOR BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS STUDENTS
1
CORE SUPPORT FOR THE REBUILD LOCAL NEWS COALITION TO SUPPORT PUBLIC FUNDING OPTIONS FOR LOCAL NEWSPAPERS
1
CORE SUPPORT FOR THE SOCIAL IMPACT EXCHANGE'S TRANSFORMING PHILANTHROPY INITIATIVE TO COLLECTIVELY IDENTIFY HOW PHILANTHROPY AS A SYSTEM CAN TRANSFORM TO FULLY ADDRESS RACIAL INEQUITY AND EMBRACE SYSTEMS-CHANGE APPROACHES
1
FOR POST-PRODUCTION AND OUTREACH FOR SANSON AND ME, A DOCUMENTARY FILM WHICH EXPLORES THE LIFE OF AN UNDOCUMENTED LATINX MAN, WHO IS IMPRISONED FOR LIFE IN THE UNITED STATES
1

Interest

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

10647 results

Amount Name Purpose Location Year
$ 100,000 GRAIN MEDIA LIMITED FOR THE PRODUCTION OF THE WALK, A DOCUMENTARY FILM WHICH EXPLORES CONTEMPORARY GLOBAL SENTIMENTS TOWARDS REFUGEES AND IMMIGRATION THROUGH THE LENS OF A YOUNG SYRIAN REFUGEE AND A GIANT IMAGINARY PUPPET CALLED AMAL , 2022
$ 105,520 GRAM SUDHAR SAMITY TO INCREASE THE INCOMES OF SMALL FARMERS AND FOREST-DEPENDENT HOUSEHOLDS IN THE SATNA DISTRICT OF MADHYA PRADESH THROUGH STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY INSTITUTIONS AND ENABLING PARTNERSHIPS WITH GOVERNMENT AGENCIES , 2022
$ 100,000 GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY CORE SUPPORT FOR THE DOROTHY A. JOHNSON CENTER FOR PHILANTHROPY TO BRIDGE RESEARCH AND PRACTICE TO SUPPORT EFFECTIVE PHILANTHROPY ALLENDALE CHARTER TOWN, MI 2022
$ 100,000 GRANTMAKERS CONCERNED WITH IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES GENERAL SUPPORT SEBASTOPOL, CA 2022
$ 400,000 GRANTMAKERS FOR EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATIONS GENERAL SUPPORT WASHINGTON, DC 2022
$ 220,000 GRANTMAKERS IN THE ARTS GENERAL SUPPORT BRONX, NY 2022
$ 150,000 GRASSROOTS LEADERSHIP INC GENERAL SUPPORT AUSTIN, TX 2022
$ 600,000 GRASSROOTS POLICY PROJECT GENERAL SUPPORT AND CORE SUPPORT FOR INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING BERKELEY, CA 2022
$ 75,000 GREATER NEW ORLEANS EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION FOUNDATION FOR PRODUCTION OF A DOCUMENTARY ABOUT CIVIC AND EDUCATIONAL LEADER DR. NORMAN C. FRANCIS, RETIRED XAVIER UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT AND ADVOCATE IN NEW ORLEANS NEW ORLEANS, LA 2022
$ 333,400 GREATER NEW ORLEANS FOUNDATION FOR THE TIMES-PICAYUNE AND THE ADVOCATES LOUISIANA INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM FUND NEW ORLEANS, LA 2022
$ 1,000,000 GREATER WASHINGTON EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION INC CORE SUPPORT FOR THE PBS NEWSHOUR PROGRAM TO PROVIDE IN-DEPTH REPORTING AND ANALYSIS ON IMPORTANT ISSUES OF THE DAY ARLINGTON, VA 2022
$ 150,000 GREEN & HEALTHY HOMES INITIATIVE INC CORE SUPPORT FOR ADDRESSING THE SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH AND RACIAL EQUITY THROUGH HEALTHY HOUSING IN DETROIT BALTIMORE, MD 2022
$ 50,000 GREENLIGHT FUND INC CORE SUPPORT FOR THE DETROIT FUND II, A COLLABORATIVE OF NONPROFITS, PHILANTHROPY, AND MUNICIPAL AGENCIES THAT WILL SUPPORT COMMUNITY-CENTERED PROJECTS FOR INCREASING SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC MOBILITY FOR DETROITERS BOSTON, MA 2022
$ 25,000 GREENWICH ART SOCIETY INCORPORATED CORE SUPPORT FOR ITS MINGLED ARTS PROGRAM TO PROVIDE MULTI-SENSORY ARTS EDUCATION FOR BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS STUDENTS GREENWICH, CT 2022
$ 62,250 GROUNDSWELL COMMUNITY MURAL PROJECT INC GENERAL SUPPORT BROOKLYN, NY 2022
$ 250,000 GROUNDTRUTH PROJECT INC CORE SUPPORT FOR THE REBUILD LOCAL NEWS COALITION TO SUPPORT PUBLIC FUNDING OPTIONS FOR LOCAL NEWSPAPERS BOSTON, MA 2022
$ 50,000 GROUNDWORK TRUST GENERAL SUPPORT , 2022
$ 75,000 GROUP OF INSTITUTES FOUNDATIONS AND CORPORATIONS GENERAL SUPPORT , 2022
$ 50,000 GROWTH PHILANTHROPY NETWORK INC CORE SUPPORT FOR THE SOCIAL IMPACT EXCHANGE'S TRANSFORMING PHILANTHROPY INITIATIVE TO COLLECTIVELY IDENTIFY HOW PHILANTHROPY AS A SYSTEM CAN TRANSFORM TO FULLY ADDRESS RACIAL INEQUITY AND EMBRACE SYSTEMS-CHANGE APPROACHES NEW YORK, NY 2022
$ 75,000 GRUMPY SQUARED LLC FOR POST-PRODUCTION AND OUTREACH FOR SANSON AND ME, A DOCUMENTARY FILM WHICH EXPLORES THE LIFE OF AN UNDOCUMENTED LATINX MAN, WHO IS IMPRISONED FOR LIFE IN THE UNITED STATES NEW YORK, NY 2022
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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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