Ford Foundation donations made to Demos: A Network for Ideas and Action, Ltd.

This is an online portal with information on donations that were announced publicly (or have been shared with permission) that were of interest to Vipul Naik. The git repository with the code for this portal, as well as all the underlying data, is available on GitHub. All payment amounts are in current United States dollars (USD). The repository of donations is being seeded with an initial collation by Issa Rice as well as continued contributions from him (see his commits and the contract work page listing all financially compensated contributions to the site) but all responsibility for errors and inaccuracies belongs to Vipul Naik. Current data is preliminary and has not been completely vetted and normalized; if sharing a link to this site or any page on this site, please include the caveat that the data is preliminary (if you want to share without including caveats, please check with Vipul Naik). We expect to have completed the first round of development by the end of July 2024. See the about page for more details. Also of interest: pageview data on analytics.vipulnaik.com, tutorial in README, request for feedback to EA Forum.

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Basic donor information

ItemValue
Country United States
Wikipedia pagehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Foundation
Facebook username FordFoundation
LinkedIn username ford-foundation
Websitehttps://www.fordfoundation.org
Donations URLhttps://www.fordfoundation.org/work/our-grants/
Twitter usernameFordFoundation
Page on philosophy informing donationshttps://www.fordfoundation.org/about-us/mission/
Grant application process pagehttps://www.fordfoundation.org/work/our-grants/idea-submission/
Data entry method on Donations List WebsiteSQL insertion commands generated by script https://github.com/riceissa/ford-foundation

Full donor page for donor Ford Foundation

Basic donee information

We do not have any donee information for the donee Demos: A Network for Ideas and Action, Ltd. in our system.

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Donor–donee relationship

Item Value

Donor–donee donation statistics

Cause areaCountMedianMeanMinimum10th percentile 20th percentile 30th percentile 40th percentile 50th percentile 60th percentile 70th percentile 80th percentile 90th percentile Maximum
Overall 32 300,000 688,110 27,000 100,000 175,000 200,000 240,000 300,000 375,000 500,000 575,000 600,000 11,000,000
FIXME 32 300,000 688,110 27,000 100,000 175,000 200,000 240,000 300,000 375,000 500,000 575,000 600,000 11,000,000

Donation amounts by cause area and year

If you hover over a cell for a given cause area and year, you will get a tooltip with the number of donees and the number of donations.

Note: Cause area classification used here may not match that used by donor for all cases.

Cause area Number of donations Total 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007
FIXME (filter this donor) 32 22,019,530.00 240,000.00 11,240,000.00 1,624,530.00 700,000.00 800,000.00 1,700,000.00 1,500,000.00 1,035,000.00 1,165,000.00 438,000.00 1,577,000.00
Total 32 22,019,530.00 240,000.00 11,240,000.00 1,624,530.00 700,000.00 800,000.00 1,700,000.00 1,500,000.00 1,035,000.00 1,165,000.00 438,000.00 1,577,000.00

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Full list of documents in reverse chronological order (0 documents)

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Full list of donations in reverse chronological order (32 donations)

Graph of all donations (with known year of donation), showing the timeframe of donations

Graph of donations and their timeframes
Amount (current USD)Amount rank (out of 32)Donation dateCause areaURLInfluencerNotes
240,000.00192017-07-01FIXMEhttp://www.fordfoundation.org/work/our-grants/grants-database/grants-all-- Core support for the Upward Mobility Initiative for research, public education and policy advocacy to address financial challenges faced by low-income households. Affected regions: 1045###United States###100; @@@; United States; affected countries: FIXME.
240,000.00192016-07-01FIXMEhttp://www.fordfoundation.org/work/our-grants/grants-database/grants-all-- Core support for the Upward Mobility Initiative for research, public education and policy advocacy to address financial challenges faced by low-income households. Affected regions: 1045###United States###100; @@@; United States; affected countries: FIXME.
11,000,000.0012016-06-01FIXMEhttp://www.fordfoundation.org/work/our-grants/grants-database/grants-all-- General support for building an economy and democracy that work for all Americans through research, campaigns, and litigation, and core support for institutional strengthening. Affected regions: 1045###United States###100; 9177417###Female@@@9177887###Racial ethnic minority; United States; affected countries: FIXME.
124,530.00282015-12-01FIXMEhttp://www.fordfoundation.org/work/our-grants/grants-database/grants-all-- For the Building Movement Project’s Detroit People’s Platform to build civic capacity and power to influence public decision-making. Affected regions: 275###Detroit###100; @@@9177888###Black or African American; United States; affected countries: FIXME.
600,000.0042015-12-01FIXMEhttp://www.fordfoundation.org/work/our-grants/grants-database/grants-all-- General support to build a more inclusive democracy and a stronger, fairer economy through integrated research, advocacy, and communications efforts. Affected regions: 1045###United States###100; @@@; United States; affected countries: FIXME.
300,000.00162015-07-01FIXMEhttp://www.fordfoundation.org/work/our-grants/grants-database/grants-all-- One-time support to build a state-based partnership initiative to reframe money in politics through a racial, economic and gender justice lens. Affected regions: 1045###United States###100; @@@9177888###Black or African American; United States; affected countries: FIXME.
600,000.0042015-02-01FIXMEhttp://www.fordfoundation.org/work/our-grants/grants-database/grants-all-- Final support for a joint campaign with Project Vote and the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law to promote enforcement of the National Voter Registration Act. Affected regions: 1045###United States###100; 9177417###Female@@@9177456###No Intention@@@9177887###Racial ethnic minority; United States; affected countries: FIXME.
200,000.00212014-12-01FIXMEhttp://www.fordfoundation.org/work/our-grants/grants-database/grants-all-- For the Building Movement Project to build Detroiters’ civic capacity and power to influence public decision-making by engaging residents from all seven Council Districts. Affected regions: 275###Detroit###100; @@@9177887###Racial ethnic minority; United States; affected countries: FIXME.
500,000.0092014-10-01FIXMEhttp://www.fordfoundation.org/work/our-grants/grants-database/grants-all-- General support to reduce both political and economic inequality by deploying original research, advocacy, litigation and strategic communications. Affected regions: 1045###United States###100; @@@9177887###Racial ethnic minority; United States; affected countries: FIXME.
200,000.00212013-12-01FIXMEhttp://www.fordfoundation.org/work/our-grants/grants-database/grants-all-- Core support for the Democracy Program to strengthen democracy in the United States by reducing barriers to voter participation. Affected regions: 1045###United States###100; @@@; United States; affected countries: FIXME.
600,000.0042013-10-01FIXMEhttp://www.fordfoundation.org/work/our-grants/grants-database/grants-all-- For research, public education and policy advocacy to address financial challenges faced by low-income households, including credit card debt, education debt and unfair credit reporting practices. Affected regions: 1045###United States###100; @@@; United States; affected countries: FIXME.
1,350,000.0022012-12-01FIXMEhttp://www.fordfoundation.org/work/our-grants/grants-database/grants-all-- For a joint campaign with Project Vote & the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law using litigation, public education & advocacy to promote enforcement of the National Voter Registration Act. Affected regions: 1045###United States###100; @@@9177887###Racial ethnic minority; United States; affected countries: FIXME.
350,000.00142012-03-01FIXMEhttp://www.fordfoundation.org/work/our-grants/grants-database/grants-all-- General support to pursue a more equitable economy, a vibrant and inclusive democracy, an empowered public sector and responsible U.S. engagement in an interdependent world. Affected regions: 1045###United States###100; 9177456###No Intention@@@; United States; affected countries: FIXME.
550,000.0082011-12-01FIXMEhttp://www.fordfoundation.org/work/our-grants/grants-database/grants-all-- Core support for the Democracy Program to strengthen democracy in the United States by reducing barriers to voter participation and to facilitate enforcement of the National Voter Registration Act. Affected regions: 1045###United States###100; @@@9177887###Racial ethnic minority@@@9177888###Black or African American@@@9177891###Latin American; United States; affected countries: FIXME.
575,000.0072011-10-01FIXMEhttp://www.fordfoundation.org/work/our-grants/grants-database/grants-all-- For research, education and policy advocacy regarding credit card debt, credit reporting and financial regulation in the United States. Affected regions: 1045###United States###100; @@@; United States; affected countries: FIXME.
375,000.00132011-05-01FIXMEhttp://www.fordfoundation.org/work/our-grants/grants-database/grants-all-- For Public Works to coordinate & facilitate communications workshops for state coalitions & partner with the Institute for Policy Studies to train business leaders as messengers on state fiscal issues. Affected regions: 627###Michigan###25@@@638###Minnesota###25@@@642###Missouri###25@@@696###New York###25; @@@; United States; affected countries: FIXME.
175,000.00262010-08-01FIXMEhttp://www.fordfoundation.org/work/our-grants/grants-database/grants-all-- For research and analysis on job quality for low-wage workers and the development of policies and strategies that improve access to training opportunities and good jobs. Affected regions: 1045###United States###100; @@@9177414###Asian or Asian American@@@9177888###Black or African American@@@9177891###Latin American@@@9177892###Native American, American Indian, or Alaska Native; United States; affected countries: FIXME.
160,000.00272010-07-01FIXMEhttp://www.fordfoundation.org/work/our-grants/grants-database/grants-all-- For a national conference on federal fiscal priorities and revenue options and to provide staff support to the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform. Affected regions: 1045###United States###100; @@@; United States; affected countries: FIXME.
500,000.0092010-02-01FIXMEhttp://www.fordfoundation.org/work/our-grants/grants-database/grants-all-- For the Center for the Public Sector's Public Works Program to build the capacity of its grantees and their constituents to effectively educate the public on the role of government in a modern economy. Affected regions: 1045###United States###100; 9177456###No Intention@@@; United States; affected countries: FIXME.
200,000.00212010-01-01FIXMEhttp://www.fordfoundation.org/work/our-grants/grants-database/grants-all-- Final suppport for the Building Movement Project to strengthen commitment to social change among nonprofit sector organizations. Affected regions: 1045###United States###100; 9177456###No Intention@@@; United States; affected countries: FIXME.
200,000.00212009-11-01FIXMEhttp://www.fordfoundation.org/work/our-grants/grants-database/grants-all-- Core support for the Democracy Program to strengthen democracy in the United States by reducing barriers to voter participation and encouraging civic engagement. Affected regions: 1045###United States###100; 9177456###No Intention@@@; United States; affected countries: FIXME.
400,000.00122009-10-01FIXMEhttp://www.fordfoundation.org/work/our-grants/grants-database/grants-all-- For research, dissemination and advocacy to address the problem of growing household indebtedness and the need for financial sector reform. Affected regions: 1045###United States###100; 9177456###No Intention@@@; United States; affected countries: FIXME.
40,000.00312009-02-15FIXMEhttp://www.fordfoundation.org/work/our-grants/grants-database/grants-all-- For a "Thinking Big, Thinking Forward" conference report and website and other activities to develop and communicate economic policy options that will aid low-income workers. Affected regions: 1045###United States###100; 9177456###No Intention@@@; United States; affected countries: FIXME.
325,000.00152009-01-01FIXMEhttp://www.fordfoundation.org/work/our-grants/grants-database/grants-all-- For the Center for the Public Sector to conduct research and communications training to increase the public's understanding of the economy and the role of government. Affected regions: 1045###United States###100; 9177456###No Intention@@@; United States; affected countries: FIXME.
200,000.00212009-01-01FIXMEhttp://www.fordfoundation.org/work/our-grants/grants-database/grants-all-- For the Managing the Fear Factor project to conduct research on the impact of fear on public debates about national security and foreign policy and develop and test strategies for managing it. Affected regions: 1045###United States###100; 9177456###No Intention@@@; United States; affected countries: FIXME.
88,000.00302008-07-01FIXMEhttp://www.fordfoundation.org/work/our-grants/grants-database/grants-all-- To expand the sample for a household survey on credit card debt. Affected regions: 1045###United States###100; 9177456###No Intention@@@9177414###Asian or Asian American@@@9177888###Black or African American@@@9177891###Latin American@@@9177892###Native American, American Indian, or Alaska Native; United States; affected countries: FIXME.
100,000.00292008-06-01FIXMEhttp://www.fordfoundation.org/work/our-grants/grants-database/grants-all-- To assess the impact of the Public Works communications training program on its constituents and on the changing public discourse about government. Affected regions: 1045###United States###100; 9177456###No Intention@@@; United States; affected countries: FIXME.
250,000.00182008-03-01FIXMEhttp://www.fordfoundation.org/work/our-grants/grants-database/grants-all-- For the Building Movement Project to strengthen commitment to social change among nonprofit sector organizations. Affected regions: 1045###United States###100; 9177456###No Intention@@@; United States; affected countries: FIXME.
300,000.00162007-12-01FIXMEhttp://www.fordfoundation.org/work/our-grants/grants-database/grants-all-- For a national survey examining credit card debt among low- and middle-income households in the United States. Affected regions: 1045###United States###100; 9177456###No Intention@@@9177414###Asian or Asian American@@@9177888###Black or African American@@@9177891###Latin American@@@9177892###Native American, American Indian, or Alaska Native; United States; affected countries: FIXME.
800,000.0032007-10-01FIXMEhttp://www.fordfoundation.org/work/our-grants/grants-database/grants-all-- General support to advance the work of the Public Works, Democracy and State Governance for the Future, and the Economic Opportunity programs. Affected regions: 1045###United States###100; @@@; United States; affected countries: FIXME.
27,000.00322007-05-01FIXMEhttp://www.fordfoundation.org/work/our-grants/grants-database/grants-all-- Planning grant to develop an updated national survey on household debt levels and credit usage patterns. Affected regions: 1045###United States###100; 9177456###No Intention@@@9177888###Black or African American@@@9177891###Latin American; United States; affected countries: FIXME.
450,000.00112007-01-01FIXMEhttp://www.fordfoundation.org/work/our-grants/grants-database/grants-all-- For the Center for the Public Sector to conduct research and communications training to increase the public's understanding of the economy and the role of government. Affected regions: 1045###United States###100; @@@; United States; affected countries: FIXME.