Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
In response, the Ford Foundation tightened its criteria for funding. In 2011, right wing Israeli politicians and organizations such as NGO Monitor and Im Tirtzu claimed the NIF and other recipients of Ford Foundation grants supported the delegitimization of Israel. [65]
As of 2023 the Foundation had contributed over $125 million in total grants to nearly 1,000 independent schools and associations. [ 5 ] The Foundation’s mission "is to strengthen and support independent secondary schools and to challenge and inspire them to leverage their unique talents, expertise, and resources to advance teaching while ...
The Ford Foundation was established in Michigan in 1936 as a foundation for the family of Henry Ford, who had founded the Ford Motor Company. [ 52 ] [ 53 ] In 1949, after a report by Horace Rowan Gaither , the foundation was reorganized to focus on economic improvements, education, freedom and democracy, human behavior, and world peace.
Ford dealers and the Ford Fund, the philanthropic division of the Michigan-based automotive giant, are investing $2 million in scholarship funding in 10 regions to help students pursue careers as ...
LISC was founded in December 1979 and formally announced in May 1980, with $10 million in capital from the Ford Foundation, Aetna, Continental Illinois Bank, International Harvester, Levi Strauss & Co., and Prudential Insurance. [9] LISC made its first loans and grants to 27 community organizations in December 1980.
Ford Foundation United States: New York City: $13.7 billion 1936 [17] 13 Silicon Valley Community Foundation United States: San Jose, California: $13.6 billion 2007 [18] 14 Garfield Weston Foundation United Kingdom: London: $13.2 billion £9.8 billion 1958 [19] 15 Church Commissioners for England United Kingdom: London: $12.4 billion £9.2 ...
The National Policing Institute was launched exclusively with private support from the Ford Foundation in 1970 [12] but operates today with funding support from many public (federal, state and local governments) and private sources as well as donations.
Ford Foundation president Darren Walker will step down at the end of 2025 after what will be 12 years in the role. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 ...