Ford Foundation.
private foundation based in New York City
- Reports this week
- 10
- Active events
- 4
- Connections
- 67
What's happening
Active this week
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The Ford Foundation extended Darren Walker's focus and reported changes to the Associated Press, while the AP-NORC Center conducted a survey in the US.Well supported9 reports
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Fatima Goss Graves, a legal and social commentator, was elected to a board.Some support2 reports
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Protest groups are receiving grants from the Ford Foundation, involving George Soros.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Paula Johnson, former president of the Ford Foundation, is being honored for her commitment to King's values and pushing universities to foreground civic duty.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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The Ford Foundation supports a new podcast series discussing global issues.Some support2 reports
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A credit union inspired by Ed Roberts is being developed with support from the Ford Foundation and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.Some support1 report
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Ford Foundation operates through tax-exempt organizations to influence policy in the United States.Some support1 report
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The Ford Foundation operated in New Delhi, leading eviction proceedings and allotting space for India-led initiatives.Some support4 reports
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Nicholas Turner, former leader of Vera Institute of Justice, joined the Ford Foundation as executive vice president.Some support1 report
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Armstrong, Elon Musk, Ford Foundation, and Bill Gates share views on philanthropy's potential downsides, institutional capture, and image rehabilitation.Some support1 report
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Rachel Zegler is facing financial losses and threats from Trump's voters, while activist groups funded by the Ford Foundation support her, linking her views to George Soros's foundations.Some support1 report
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Both the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and the Ford Foundation are facing leadership turnover and public scrutiny.Some support2 reports
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The Ford Foundation participated in an innovation forum in Detroit, attended by the company's CEO and a sitting governor.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Sonam Wangchuk and issues in Ladakh are linked to scrutiny over foreign funding, specifically involving the Ford Foundation.Some support2 reports
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An organization founded in 1975, Public Agenda, researched American attitudes for decades, involving Cyrus Vance, Daniel Yankelovich, and the Ford Foundation.Some support1 report
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Nigeria has attracted foreign aid specifically for local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) operating within the country.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Ford Foundation and Chioma Uzodimma collaborate on women's empowerment and GBV issues in Nigeria.Some support1 report
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Ursula Burns was appointed to lead a White House national program and serves on an Advisory Council on Supply Chain Competitiveness.Some support1 report
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The Hybrid Service Provision System pioneered the public-private service model during the 1960s.Some support1 report
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Africa Polling Institute held a workshop in Abuja, supported by the Ford Foundation.Some support1 report
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Around Ford Foundation this week
News at the entities that move Ford Foundation most-
Government of India StructuralPM Modi laid the foundation stone for a temple redevelopment project, which the Government of India entrusted to NHLML for implementation.Moves Ford Foundation
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George Soros StructuralBJP suggests George Soros is conspiring for regime change amid reports of urban chaos in Delhi.Moves Ford Foundation
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parliament StructuralMarlon Morgan, a parliamentary secretary, was toured by Andrew Morris on August 19, 2026.Moves Ford Foundation
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Kenya OperationalGideon Moi calls for constitutional implementation in Kenya.Moves Ford Foundation
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Armstrong OperationalChase Miller questioned Armstrong regarding "Chiefs for Change," an initiative led by Jeb Bush's foundation.Moves Ford Foundation
Connections
The 35 strongest of 67, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Darren Walker Structural
Darren Walker served as president of the Ford Foundation, defining its strategic focus and direction.
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Delhi Shared context
Ford Foundation has maintained operational presence in Delhi since the 1960s.
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Kenya Operational
The Ford Foundation historically facilitated Kenya's constitution, and Kenya currently subjects the Foundation to scrutiny.
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Fatima Structural
Fatima Goss Graves serves as a board member of the Ford Foundation.
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Government of India Structural
The Government of India initiated eviction proceedings against the Ford Foundation.
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Planned Parenthood Transactional
Ford Foundation provides grants to Planned Parenthood for online health services.
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George Soros Structural
Soros provides financial support that enables the Foundation to operate and issue grants to various groups.
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Nigeria Operational
The Ford Foundation actively supports research, aid, and collaborative initiatives within Nigeria.
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Frank Thomas Structural
Frank Thomas led the Ford Foundation through a financial crisis.
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Centre Transactional
Ford Foundation initiated eviction proceedings against the Centre.
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Ursula Burns Structural
Ursula Burns serves as Chair of the Board for the Ford Foundation.
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Lagos State Government Structural
The foundation provides support for the policy development of the Lagos State Government.
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New Delhi Operational
The Ford Foundation operates from premises located in New Delhi.
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parliament Structural
Parliament is scrutinizing the Ford Foundation's privileges and immunities.
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Associated Press Mentioned together
The Ford Foundation provides information and reports that are subsequently cited and utilized by the Associated Press in its coverage.
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Chioma Uzodimma Operational
Ford Foundation and Chioma Uzodimma collaborate on issues related to women's empowerment and GBV.
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Rachel Zegler Operational
The foundation provides financial support to activist groups which, in turn, provide support for Rachel Zegler.
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Armstrong Operational
The relationship is characterized by competition, specifically cited as a cautionary tale regarding institutional capture.
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Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Operational
Both foundations operate in the competitive philanthropic sector while facing shared pressures of leadership turnover and public scrutiny.
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Henry Ford II Structural
Henry Ford II historically steered the Ford Foundation toward independence.
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Chronicle Transactional
The Ford Foundation president provided an exclusive interview to Chronicle.
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Albert Mayer Operational
The entities were involved in a joint capacity, with A leading the planning team for a master plan.
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Paula Johnson Transactional
The Ford Foundation honored Paula Johnson for her commitment to King's values.
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Detroit Shared context
The Ford Foundation participates in an innovation forum located in Detroit.
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Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research Mentioned together
The Ford Foundation's focus is noted in relation to survey data, a domain associated with the Associated Press-NORC Center.
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Foreign Policy Structural
The Ford Foundation provides financial support for a podcast series that discusses the topic of Foreign Policy.
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Francisco Structural
Francisco served the Ford Foundation in a dedicated capacity.
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Ford Motor Company Transactional
Ford Motor Company provided nonvoting stock and absorbed the founder's estate into the Ford Foundation.
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New York Shared context
The Ford Foundation is based in New York City.
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José García Operational
José García uses the Ford Foundation's platform to discuss class definitions.
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New York City Shared context
The Ford Foundation is located in New York City.
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Indian Institutes of Management Transactional
Ford Foundation has historically collaborated with Indian Institutes of Management institutions.
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cabinet Shared context
The Ford Foundation operates within the governmental context represented by the cabinet.
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East Africa Shared context
Ford Foundation served as a regional representative within the context of East Africa.
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Nicholas Turner Structural
Nicholas Turner joined the Ford Foundation as executive vice president.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
3 events- The Ford Foundation extended Darren Walker's focus and reported changes to the Associated Press, while the AP-NORC Center conducted a survey in the US.
- Fatima Goss Graves, a legal and social commentator, was elected to a board.
- Paula Johnson, former president of the Ford Foundation, is being honored for her commitment to King's values and pushing universities to foreground civic duty.
September 2026
7 events- The Ford Foundation provides grants to support online health services, a funding stream active since January 5, 2012.
- Ford Foundation provided support for policy development by the Lagos State Government.
- The Ford Foundation supports a new podcast series discussing global issues.
- A credit union inspired by Ed Roberts is being developed with support from the Ford Foundation and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
- Ford Foundation operates through tax-exempt organizations to influence policy in the United States.
- The Ford Foundation operated in New Delhi, leading eviction proceedings and allotting space for India-led initiatives.
- Nicholas Turner, former leader of Vera Institute of Justice, joined the Ford Foundation as executive vice president.
August 2026
4 events- Armstrong, Elon Musk, Ford Foundation, and Bill Gates share views on philanthropy's potential downsides, institutional capture, and image rehabilitation.
- Rachel Zegler is facing financial losses and threats from Trump's voters, while activist groups funded by the Ford Foundation support her, linking her views to George Soros's foundations.
- Both the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and the Ford Foundation are facing leadership turnover and public scrutiny.
- The Ford Foundation participated in an innovation forum in Detroit, attended by the company's CEO and a sitting governor.
Show 2 earlier months
July 2026
3 events- Sonam Wangchuk and issues in Ladakh are linked to scrutiny over foreign funding, specifically involving the Ford Foundation.
- An organization founded in 1975, Public Agenda, researched American attitudes for decades, involving Cyrus Vance, Daniel Yankelovich, and the Ford Foundation.
- Ford Foundation and Chioma Uzodimma collaborate on women's empowerment and GBV issues in Nigeria.
June 2026
5 events- Protest groups are receiving grants from the Ford Foundation, involving George Soros.
- Nigeria has attracted foreign aid specifically for local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) operating within the country.
- Ursula Burns was appointed to lead a White House national program and serves on an Advisory Council on Supply Chain Competitiveness.
- The Hybrid Service Provision System pioneered the public-private service model during the 1960s.
- Africa Polling Institute held a workshop in Abuja, supported by the Ford Foundation.