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The Ford Foundation is located in New York City at the Center for Social Justice—a hub for social good and the courageous people who devote their lives to achieving it.
The Ford Foundation and Ford Motor Company are two separate and legally unrelated entities whose operations are completely independent and have been for more than 50 years. There is not any financial authority, decision making nor funding relationship between the two organizations.
Please note that the foundation never charges a fee in connection with its grants. Awarded grants Our database features grants made today and dating as far back as 2006.
At the Ford Foundation, we believe justice begins where inequality ends. We support organizations that address the underlying drivers of inequality and align with our programmatic work around the world.
These approaches have long distinguished the Ford Foundation, and they have had a profound cumulative impact. Investing in individuals Through leadership development, scholarships, exchanges, and professional training programs, we have supported tens of thousands of leaders around the world.
The Ford Foundation is the one of the largest private foundations in the United States, with an endowment of $16 billion. We use our financial resources to help our grantees achieve the greatest possible impact.
A Path to Justice: The Ford Foundation’s Commitment to an Energy Transition in Indonesia Stories 20 Sep. 2024 Fulfilling Our Commitment: Third Annual Update on Our Pledge for Tenure Rights and Forest Guardianship of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities
President of the Ford Motor Company and son of company founder Henry Ford, Edsel Ford created the Ford Foundation in 1936 at the age of 43 to “receive and administer funds for scientific, educational and charitable purposes, all for the public welfare.”
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Every person at Ford plays an important role in helping the foundation achieve its mission of advancing dignity and justice. We believe our team should reflect the rich diversity of the world in which we live.
