The Chronicle of Philanthropy

$2 Billion Later, Ford Scraps Its Institution-Building Program

As the Ford Foundation prepared for the arrival of its new president, Heather Gerken, on November 3, it quietly pulled the plug on one of its signature efforts of the past decade: a ...

Ford Foundation Appoints Nicholas Turner Executive Vice President

NEW YORK, Jan. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ford Foundation today announced the appointment of Nicholas Turner as the executive vice president for programs. Turner will join Ford's executive ...
The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Ford Foundation Spells Out Cuts to Make Way for Its Shift in Focus to Inequality

Under a new strategy announced today, the Ford Foundation will double the amount it provides to grantees to cover administrative overhead costs and steer $1 billion over five years toward ...
Detroit Free Press

Ford rethinks philanthropy for better community reach and disaster response

Ford Motor Co. is launching Ford Building Together, a new philanthropy program uniting corporate leaders, employees, dealerships, and nonprofits. The program aims to improve disaster relief and ...