Economist Philip H. Brown on the Ford Foundation

1. Economist Philip H. Brown on
the Ford Foundation

2. Supporting those “on the frontlines of social
change worldwide,” the Ford Foundation
provides grants and loans to entities that
subscribe to its mission. Focusing on regions
in need of development, this group holds
values such as promoting democracy, social
justice, and freedom of expression; reducing
poverty; enhancing cooperation from bodies
across the world; and developing equal
economic opportunities.

3. Created in 1936 by a $25,000 gift from Edsel
Ford, the Ford Foundation judges around
40,000 applications annually. While
approximately 1,400 grants are issued every
year, the totals range from several thousand
to millions of dollars. Among the grants
offered are recoverable, endowment,
individual, project, and planning. People
interested in learning more about the Ford
Foundation and its impact on the world can
visit www.fordfoundation.org.

4. About the Author:
The recipient of a Doctor of Philosophy in
Economics from the University of Michigan,
economist Philip H. Brown has held positions
at the International Food Policy Research
Institute and Colby College. Active in
numerous research endeavors, Dr. Brown
acquired a grant from the Ford Foundation to
study China’s New Cooperative Medical
System.