Our mission: Partnering with communities to move people forward and upward

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Powered by the passion of our people, the reach of our dealer network, and the expertise of our partners

Together, we are working toward a common goal: to build stronger, safer, and more resilient communities for the future.
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Ford Philanthropy

The heart of Ford’s commitment to building a better world

Our Focus

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Essential Services

Unlocking access to critical resources that empower communities to thrive
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Education

Building pathways for careers in mobility, technology and the trades
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Mobility

Using transportation and technology to expand access

75

Years of impact

>$2.4B

Philanthropic Contributions

39

Countries Worldwide

Voices of Impact

Explore our latest news to learn how we work with our partners to make an impact.

Ford Volunteers Achieved a Record-Breaking National Volunteer Week

Turning Compassion into Action: Celebrating Red Cross Month

Black History Month Spotlight: Building a Hunger-Free Future with Feeding America

Celebrate Black History Month with Ford Philanthropy Partners

A Legacy of Giving Back: Ford Philanthropy’s 2024 in Review

Dr. King's Legacy in Action: Celebrate MLK Day with Ford Philanthropy Nonprofit Partners

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.

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This community has always been filled with hope-builders. Their stories of coming together continue to inspire my purpose here.

Portia Roberson

CEO of Focus: HOPE

Building on 75 years of impact, we are passionate about:

Working with our local partners

Solving systemic problems

Applying Ford's mobility expertise

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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.
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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.