Founded in 1936, the Ford Foundation is a private philanthropic institution dedicated to advancing social justice worldwide. It operates from its headquarters in New York City and maintains 11 offices globally, directing resources toward strengthening institutions and supporting transformative ideas in the social justice sector.
The foundation manages an endowment of approximately $16 billion and has provided more than $16 billion in grants and loans across the globe. Its work focuses on investing in individuals, ideas, and institutions that address inequality and promote human welfare. The Ford Foundation does not accept unsolicited grant proposals.