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

TO SUPPORT FRONTLINE CAMPAIGNS FOR A NEW SOCIAL CONTRACT TO PROMOTE A THRIVING ECONOMY BASED ON SOCIAL JUSTICE
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TO PROMOTE EQUAL AND EQUITABLE PARTICIPATION OF WOMEN AND EQUITY SEEKING GROUPS IN LEADERSHIP, AND IN ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, CIVIC AND CULTURAL LIFE
1
TO PROMOTE THE RESPECT AND FULL EXERCISE OF COLLECTIVE RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS AND AFRO-DESCENDANT PEOPLES AFFECTED BY EXTRACTIVES INDUSTRIES AND OTHER DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES IN CENTRAL AMERICA
1
GENERAL SUPPORT
1
FOR A FINANCIAL INITIATIVE THAT ADVANCES A RIGHTS-BASED ECONOMIC RECOVERY FOR THE GLOBAL SOUTH
1
CORE SUPPORT FOR THE TERRITORIAL GOVERNANCE PROGRAMME TO ADVANCE THE RECOGNITION OF INDIGENOUS GOVERNANCE IN GLOBAL SPACES
1
TO SERVE AS A SECRETARIAT PROVIDING TECHNICAL AND STRATEGIC SUPPORT TO THE CHAIR OF THE UN PERMANENT FORUM ON INDIGENOUS ISSUES
1
GENERAL SUPPORT AND CORE SUPPORT FOR INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING
3
CORE SUPPORT FOR THE DECENTRALIZED WEB CAMP GLOBAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS FROM UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES TO WORK ON DECENTRALIZED WEB TECHNOLOGIES
1
CORE SUPPORT FOR THE DIVVI UP PROGRAM TO CREATE AN ALTERNATIVE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR ANALYZING USER DATA THAT IS SECURE AND PRIVACY-PRESERVING
1
CORE SUPPORT FOR THE LISTENING POST PROJECT, A NATIONAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE THAT WORKS WITH LOCAL PARTNERS TO ENGAGE, INFORM AND SUPPORT COMMUNITIES NEGLECTED BY MAINSTREAM NEWS COVERAGE
1
CORE SUPPORT FOR URBAN JAZZ DANCE COMPANY'S ACTIVITIES TO UPLIFT AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR DEAF, HARD OF HEARING (HOH) AND DISABLED ARTISTS FROM MARGINALIZED BACKGROUNDS
1
CORE SUPPORT FOR INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING TO BUILD A RESOURCE HUB FOR TECHNOLOGY, COALITION BUILDING, MENTAL HEALTH, WELLNESS AND HOLISTIC SECURITY
1
CORE SUPPORT TO INCREASE THE CAPACITY OF THE STRATEGIC NEIGHBORHOOD FUND TO SUPPORT THE EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE REVITALIZATION OF TARGETED DETROIT NEIGHBORHOODS
1
FOR THE CREATION OF THE NEWARK COMMUNITY MUSEUM AND STORIES OF RESISTANCE, CULTURE AND EMPOWERMENT, TO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE A MORE JUST AND EQUITABLE SOCIETY
1
TO STRENGTHEN THE DIGITAL SECURITY CAPACITIES OF CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS, FOSTER COLLECTIVE WELLBEING, AND DEVELOP NEW METHODS OF SOCIAL MOBILIZATION CONCERNING DISAPPEARANCES IN MEXICO
1
CORE SUPPORT FOR FEET IN TWO WORLDS, WHICH CREATES JOURNALISM THAT CENTERS IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES
1
FOR THE WOMANITY INDEX: AN ANALYSIS OF GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT AND BUDGETARY ALLOCATIONS TO GENDER BASED VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND RESPONSE IN NIGERIA, GHANA AND SENEGAL
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Interest

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

10647 results

Amount Name Purpose Location Year
$ 250,000 INTERNATIONAL TRADE UNION CONFEDERATION TO SUPPORT FRONTLINE CAMPAIGNS FOR A NEW SOCIAL CONTRACT TO PROMOTE A THRIVING ECONOMY BASED ON SOCIAL JUSTICE , 2022
$ 856,000 INTERNATIONAL TRADE UNION CONFEDERATION TO PROMOTE EQUAL AND EQUITABLE PARTICIPATION OF WOMEN AND EQUITY SEEKING GROUPS IN LEADERSHIP, AND IN ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, CIVIC AND CULTURAL LIFE , 2022
$ 202,000 INTERNATIONAL UNION FOR CONSERVATION OF NATURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO PROMOTE THE RESPECT AND FULL EXERCISE OF COLLECTIVE RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS AND AFRO-DESCENDANT PEOPLES AFFECTED BY EXTRACTIVES INDUSTRIES AND OTHER DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES IN CENTRAL AMERICA , 2022
$ 200,000 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S MEDIA FOUNDATION GENERAL SUPPORT WASHINGTON, DC 2022
$ 225,000 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S RIGHTS ACTION WATCH ASIA PACIFIC FOR A FINANCIAL INITIATIVE THAT ADVANCES A RIGHTS-BASED ECONOMIC RECOVERY FOR THE GLOBAL SOUTH , 2022
$ 150,000 INTERNATIONAL WORK GROUP FOR INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS CORE SUPPORT FOR THE TERRITORIAL GOVERNANCE PROGRAMME TO ADVANCE THE RECOGNITION OF INDIGENOUS GOVERNANCE IN GLOBAL SPACES , 2022
$ 100,000 INTERNATIONAL WORK GROUP FOR INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS TO SERVE AS A SECRETARIAT PROVIDING TECHNICAL AND STRATEGIC SUPPORT TO THE CHAIR OF THE UN PERMANENT FORUM ON INDIGENOUS ISSUES , 2022
$ 1,015,000 INTERNATIONELLA INSAMLINGSSTIFTELSEN FOR LAND OCH SKOGSRATTIGHETER GENERAL SUPPORT AND CORE SUPPORT FOR INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING , 2022
$ 25,000 INTERNET ARCHIVE CORE SUPPORT FOR THE DECENTRALIZED WEB CAMP GLOBAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS FROM UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES TO WORK ON DECENTRALIZED WEB TECHNOLOGIES SAN FRANCISCO, CA 2022
$ 265,000 INTERNET SECURITY RESEARCH GROUP GENERAL SUPPORT AND CORE SUPPORT FOR INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING SAN FRANCISCO, CA 2022
$ 40,000 INTERNET SECURITY RESEARCH GROUP CORE SUPPORT FOR THE DIVVI UP PROGRAM TO CREATE AN ALTERNATIVE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR ANALYZING USER DATA THAT IS SECURE AND PRIVACY-PRESERVING SAN FRANCISCO, CA 2022
$ 33,332 INTERNEWS NETWORK CORE SUPPORT FOR THE LISTENING POST PROJECT, A NATIONAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE THAT WORKS WITH LOCAL PARTNERS TO ENGAGE, INFORM AND SUPPORT COMMUNITIES NEGLECTED BY MAINSTREAM NEWS COVERAGE ARCATA, CA 2022
$ 37,500 INTERSECTION FOR THE ARTS CORE SUPPORT FOR URBAN JAZZ DANCE COMPANY'S ACTIVITIES TO UPLIFT AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR DEAF, HARD OF HEARING (HOH) AND DISABLED ARTISTS FROM MARGINALIZED BACKGROUNDS SAN FRANCISCO, CA 2022
$ 465,000 INTERVOZES-COLETIVO BRASIL DE COMUNICACAO SOCIAL GENERAL SUPPORT AND CORE SUPPORT FOR INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING , 2022
$ 400,000 INUKA KENYA NI SISI LIMITED CORE SUPPORT FOR INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING TO BUILD A RESOURCE HUB FOR TECHNOLOGY, COALITION BUILDING, MENTAL HEALTH, WELLNESS AND HOLISTIC SECURITY , 2022
$ 500,000 INVEST DETROIT FOUNDATION CORE SUPPORT TO INCREASE THE CAPACITY OF THE STRATEGIC NEIGHBORHOOD FUND TO SUPPORT THE EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE REVITALIZATION OF TARGETED DETROIT NEIGHBORHOODS DETROIT, MI 2022
$ 200,000 INVEST NEWARK A NJ NONPROFIT CORPORATION FOR THE CREATION OF THE NEWARK COMMUNITY MUSEUM AND STORIES OF RESISTANCE, CULTURE AND EMPOWERMENT, TO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE A MORE JUST AND EQUITABLE SOCIETY NEWARK, NJ 2022
$ 52,084 INVESTIGACION Y ESTRATEGIAS TECNOPOLITICAS S DE RL DE CV TO STRENGTHEN THE DIGITAL SECURITY CAPACITIES OF CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS, FOSTER COLLECTIVE WELLBEING, AND DEVELOP NEW METHODS OF SOCIAL MOBILIZATION CONCERNING DISAPPEARANCES IN MEXICO , 2022
$ 75,000 INVESTIGATIVE NEWS NETWORK CORE SUPPORT FOR FEET IN TWO WORLDS, WHICH CREATES JOURNALISM THAT CENTERS IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES BEVERLY HILLS, CA 2022
$ 250,000 INVICTUS AFRICA INITIATIVE LTDGTE FOR THE WOMANITY INDEX: AN ANALYSIS OF GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT AND BUDGETARY ALLOCATIONS TO GENDER BASED VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND RESPONSE IN NIGERIA, GHANA AND SENEGAL , 2022
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Deadlines

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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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