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We invest in transformative ideas, individuals and institutions. We’re reimagining philanthropy to catalyze leaders and organizations driving social justice and building movements across the globe. Our Grants.
The Ford Foundation is an American private foundation with the stated goal of advancing human welfare. Created in 1936 by Edsel Ford and his father Henry Ford, it was originally funded by a US$25,000 (about $550,000 in 2023) gift from Edsel Ford.
Over the years, our grantmaking has evolved to meet the challenges facing our society. Explore our full database of grants to get a deeper understanding of the organizations we fund and their incredible impact thus far. Learn more about how we make grants. 1,797grants made. 1,470grantees.
We challenge our assumptions by engaging with different perspectives, through cross-programmatic exchange and collaboration inside the foundation and with the insights of outside experts, grantees, peer funders, and other stakeholders.
We support organizations that address the underlying drivers of inequality and align with our programmatic work around the world. Every year, we award roughly 1,500 grants to institutions with transformative ideas and scalable solutions with the aim of achieving the greatest impact.
Across eight decades, our mission has sought to reduce poverty and injustice, strengthen democratic values, promote international cooperation, and advance human achievement. Learn more about our mission, our values and culture, and how we approach our work.
Jun 28, 2021 · The commitment runs across all the Ford Foundation's US programs areas and will fund: Arts, cultural, and media organizations that are empowering underrepresented voices, sharing untold...
