THE FORD FOUNDATION
Annual Giving
$844.7M+15% YoY
Grants
4,007
Median Grant
$100K
Organizations Funded
1,750
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Foundation Overview
Mission
Independent organization working to address inequality and build a future grounded in justice. Strengthens democratic values, reduces poverty and injustice, promotes international cooperation, and advances human achievement.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
Mission Investments ($1B commitment over 10 years), Digital Infrastructure Research ($1.3M), BUILD program (5-year unrestricted), Ford fellowships (winding down), Good Neighbor Committee (NYC community orgs)
How to Apply
Does not accept unsolicited proposals by mail/email/phone. Open to new ideas through short online form. JustFilms has specific application. Mission Investments accepts materials via email.
Does Not Fund
No unsolicited proposals by mail/email/phone, JustFilms excludes student films/narrative films/short films/commissioned films/episodic series/new media/podcasts/films already premiered/impact campaigns, does not typically support direct service provision
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$844.7M
Grants
4,007
Median
$100K
States
51
$735.8M
Grants
3,718
Median
$100K
States
46
$772.9M
Grants
3,660
Median
$100K
States
47
Grant Size Distribution
$150K
Typical Grant (Median)
$333
Smallest
$90K
25th Pctile
$300K
75th Pctile
$15.0M
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $90K and $300K.
Largest Recent Grants
$15.0M
2024
ROCKEFELLER PHILANTHROPY ADVISORS INC
NY · CORE SUPPORT FOR THE ABUNDANT FUTURES FUND (FORMERLY, THE NEW IMMIGRATION FUND), A NATIONAL FUNDER COLLABORATIVE TO ENGAGE NEW DONORS AND SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASE FUNDING FOR IMMIGRATION ISSUES AND THE IMMIGRANT JUSTICE MOVEMENT
$12.7M
2024
BLUE MERIDIAN PARTNERS INC
NY · CORE SUPPORT FOR THE JUSTICE AND MOBILITY FUND TO ACCELERATE ECONOMIC MOBILITY THROUGH CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORMS FOR PEOPLE WITH CONVICTIONS AND INCARCERATION HISTORIES
$8.3M
2024
FOUNDATION FOR DETROIT'S FUTURE
MI · FOR THE DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS SETTLEMENT PROJECT TO EXPEDITE DETROIT'S BANKRUPTCY SETTLEMENT, ASSIST IN HONORING PENSION COMMITMENTS AND PRESERVE THE INSTITUTES COLLECTION FOR PUBLIC BENEFIT
$5.0M
2024
ROCKEFELLER PHILANTHROPY ADVISORS INC
NY · CORE SUPPORT FOR THE COLLABORATIVE FOR GENDER AND REPRODUCTIVE EQUITY
$3.4M
2024
HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEM
MI · GENERAL SUPPORT
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.