Ford Foundation
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The Ford Foundation is a major American philanthropic organization known for funding global social justice, economic development, and agricultural initiatives, including support for the Green Revolution.
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
nonprofit organization
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philanthropic foundation → private foundation → |
| affiliation |
Ford family
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| country |
United States
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| endowment |
over 10 billion US dollars
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| formerHeadquartersLocation |
Dearborn, Michigan
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| foundedBy |
Edsel Ford
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Henry Ford → |
| fundingSource |
Ford Motor Company shares (historical)
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| hasProgram |
civic engagement and government
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creativity and free expression → gender, racial, and ethnic justice → inclusive economies → natural resources and climate change → technology and society → |
| headquartersLocation |
New York
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New York City → United States → |
| inception |
1936
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| industry |
philanthropy
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| knownFor |
funding global social justice initiatives
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supporting arts and culture organizations → supporting civil rights in the United States → supporting higher education → supporting international development programs → supporting public interest law → supporting the Green Revolution → |
| legalForm |
private foundation (501(c)(3))
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| namedAfter |
Ford family
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Henry Ford → |
| operatesIn |
Africa
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Asia → Latin America → Middle East → United States → global → |
| purpose |
agricultural development
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arts and culture → democracy and governance → economic development → education → human rights → poverty alleviation → public health → social justice → |
| typeOfGrantmaking |
fellowships
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general support grants → program grants → |
| website |
https://www.fordfoundation.org
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