Ford Foundation

Ford Foundation

About Ford Foundation

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Why Ford Foundation is rated
A-
Rated A on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated A on Rating Differentiation

Industries

Government & Public Sector

Social Impact

Education

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1936

Overview

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Mattie Bekink's appointment boosts strategic initiatives in Asia for Ford Foundation.
  • 'Ideas at Ford' series amplifies influence in social justice discourse.
  • Focus on impact accounting enhances transparency and accountability efforts.

What critics are saying

  • Leadership transition risk as Darren Walker steps down by end of 2025.
  • Potential backlash from U.S. stakeholders over financial support to Chinese institutions.
  • Reputational risk from funding organizations viewed as controversial by some groups.

What makes Ford Foundation unique

  • Ford Foundation's 'Ideas at Ford' series engages high-profile leaders in social justice.
  • The Global Fellows program nurtures leaders like Chioma Agwuegbo for social justice.
  • Partnerships with AWDF enhance impact on gender equality in West Africa.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Hybrid Work Options

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Professional Development Budget

Company News

Fluxx
Jan 9th, 2025
Unlocking Community Potential: The Ford Foundation's NYC Good Neighbor Committee Grant

How to Apply for the GNC Grant The application window for the Ford Foundation's 2025 GNC Grant cycle is currently open and will close on September 30th, 2024.

Fij
Dec 31st, 2024
31.12.2024 Featured Okonjo-Iweala, Lookman... 12 Nigerians Who Made the Country Proud in 2024

In March, the Ford Foundation, a world-renowned organisation supporting social justice and innovations, named Chioma Agwuegbo, executive director of TechHerNG, as one of its 2024 Ford Global Fellows.

Washington Examiner
Dec 3rd, 2024
Ford Foundation paid CCP allies millions to aid China's global influence operations

Peking University, for instance, has received roughly $5 million since 2020 from the Ford Foundation for a variety of projects related to China's global investments.

AWDF
Nov 25th, 2024
Standing Together: A Call for Action to End Violence Against Women in Africa

In partnership with the Ford Foundation, OSIWA, and other local organizations, AWDF has launched an initiative to address and prevent sexual violence across West Africa.

Culture Type
Oct 15th, 2024
Darren Walker Elected President of National Gallery of Art, Head of Ford Foundation Will Lead Museum's Board of Trustees

Darren Walker elected president of National Gallery of Art, head of Ford Foundation will lead museum's board of trustees.

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