Our mission: Partnering with communities to move people forward and upward
Ford Philanthropy is really vested in the communities where we work and live.
Ford Philanthropy
The heart of Ford’s commitment to building a better world
Our Focus
Essential Services
Unlocking access to critical resources that empower communities to thrive
Education
Building pathways for careers in mobility, technology and the trades
Entrepreneurship
Breaking down barriers to diversify the pipeline of entrepreneurs
Mobility
Using transportation and technology to expand access
75
Years of impact
>$2.3B
Philanthropic Contributions
34+
Countries Worldwide
Driving community impact.
Whether we tap into our employees’ passion for community service or apply our transportation and technology expertise, we bring partnership and progress to Ford communities around the world.
This community has always been filled with hope-builders. Their stories of coming together continue to inspire my purpose here.
Building on 75 years of impact, we are passionate about:
Working with our local partners
Solving systemic problems
Applying Ford's mobility expertise
Fueled by passion and pride
Community service is deeply ingrained in Ford’s DNA. We mobilize thousands of employees to give back to their communities every year.
Global reach, local impact
We partner with nonprofits on the ground to co-create and invest in solutions that meet unique community needs all around the world.
About our grantmaking process
We award grants to organizations that support our philanthropic focus areas in communities where Ford operates.
Out of respect for the time and resources of all our stakeholders, we are unable to accept unsolicited proposals or grant applications.
For more detailed information about what we support, please check out the Partnerships and Funding section of our FAQ page.