The Ford Logo is instantly recognizable, a badge synonymous with automotive innovation and American ingenuity. But beyond the grilles of millions of vehicles worldwide, the Ford name represents a broader legacy of impact and social change, embodied by the Ford Foundation.
Just as the Ford logo has evolved over decades, representing progress and adaptation, the Ford Foundation has been at the forefront of global social change for over 85 years. Their work, much like the enduring Ford emblem, is about building a better future for everyone.
The Heartland Initiative
The Ford logo, a symbol of industry and progress, finds a parallel in the Ford Foundation’s commitment to investing in transformative ideas and institutions. They empower visionaries and organizations globally, driving social justice and building movements that challenge inequality. This echoes the innovative spirit ingrained in the Ford brand itself.
Ford Foundation, RIIF Partner to Invest Millions to Support Local Businesses in Appalachia
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The Ford logo represents not just automobiles, but a legacy of innovation and forward-thinking. Similarly, the Ford Foundation champions bold initiatives, like those highlighted in their videos, that address critical social issues with creativity and determination.
The Power of Appalachian Art With Willa Johnson and Sarita Gupta
Disrupting Systems for Social Justice: The Ford Approach
The Ford logo is a mark of quality and reliability in the automotive world. In the realm of social justice, the Ford Foundation operates with the same principles, striving for lasting and meaningful change. They challenge systemic inequality, believing in the inherent dignity of every individual.
How We Work
Investing in People and Ideas: The Ford Foundation’s Priorities
Just as Ford Motor Company invests in research and development to push automotive boundaries, the Ford Foundation invests in transformative ideas, individuals, and institutions. Their grantmaking is a catalyst for leaders and organizations driving social justice movements worldwide, reflecting a commitment to progress that echoes the Ford logo’s symbolism.
Addressing Inequality: Core Focus Areas
The Ford logo represents a brand accessible to millions, yet the Ford Foundation tackles the pervasive issue of inequality, which affects billions. They focus on nine interconnected areas, recognizing inequality as the root of many injustices, aiming to create a more equitable world.
Why Inequality?
Civic Engagement and Government
Creativity and Free Expression
Disability Rights
Future of Work(ers)
Gender, Racial, and Ethnic Justice
Global Governance
Mission Investments
Natural Resources and Climate Justice
Technology and Society
Latest News and Impactful Stories
Stay informed with the Ford Foundation’s latest news and stories, showcasing resilience, hope, and the tangible impact of their initiatives around the world. Just as Ford vehicles connect people to places, these stories connect us to the human impact of the Foundation’s work.
Stories of Change: Inside The Moth and Ford’s Storytelling Training for Nonprofits
How Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities Are Shaping the Future of Climate Funding
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The Power of Restorative Justice With Teresa Njoroge and Hilary Pennington
Fighting for a Just Economy: Workers Lead the Way
Three Small Businesses Building the Future in Appalachia
Ford Foundation
Ford Foundation Gallery presents Reverberations: Lineages in Design History
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A Legacy of 85 Years: Building a Better World
For over 85 years, the Ford Foundation has been a driving force for global progress. Much like the Ford logo represents a history of automotive leadership, the Foundation has supported history’s greatest minds and pivotal institutions, seeding groundbreaking movements for social justice.
Our History
Visit the Center for Social Justice
Just as car enthusiasts might visit a Ford factory or museum, the Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice in New York City welcomes the public to experience a hub dedicated to social good and those committed to achieving it.
Center for Social Justice
Gallery
Explore artwork that challenges injustice and inspires a more equitable future at the Ford Foundation Gallery, a space reflecting the Foundation’s commitment to a better world, a commitment as steadfast as the Ford logo itself.
About the Gallery
