Sometimes, numbers can tell the story of change. Each month in Ford’s newsletter, The Latest, a grantee or partner in our community shares a significant number that relates their work—such as a recently achieved milestone, a new statistic, or a goal they are working towards—and tells us more about what they are doing to create a more just and equitable world.


Statistical graphic on a watermelon colored background with Bukky Shonibare headshot.

Invictus Africa

A civic-tech organization drives inclusive policies and gender-based violence prevention in Nigeria.

Statistical graphic on a light green background with Ken Ward headshot.

Mountain State Spotlight

A West Virginia news organization ensures local voices and priorities are heard.

An orange promotional graphic featuring headshots and titles for Jocelyn Bissonnette, Deputy Director, and Gary Bass, Co-Chair of the Census Funder Collaborative, with "5.46%" displayed in large white text in the bottom corner.

Census Funder Collaborative

A fiscally sponsored project works with funders and nonprofits to ensure the Census is fair and accurate

A yellow graphic featuring a headshot of Kiara Pesante, Vice President of Campaigns and Communications at The National Women's Law Center, accompanied by "81¢" displayed in large white text in the bottom right corner.

The National Women’s Law Center

A legal organization advocates for equal pay for women and closing the wage gap across America.

A teal graphic featuring a headshot of Janai Nelson, President and Director-Counsel of The Legal Defense Fund, with the number "80" displayed in large white text in the bottom right corner.

The Legal Defense Fund

A historic legal organization works to protect voting rights and safeguard America’s multiracial democracy.

A light blue promotional graphic featuring a headshot of Sarah Jaynes, Director of The Heartland Fund, with "20%" displayed in large white text in the bottom right corner.

The Heartland Fund

Three dedicated programs support rural leaders who are transforming their communities.

A teal promotional graphic featuring a headshot of Grace Maingi, Executive Director of the Kenya Community Development Foundation, with the number "28" displayed in large white text in the bottom right corner.

Kenya Community Development Foundation

One of the first community foundations in Africa works to further sustainable development and narrow inequality.

A peach-orange promotional graphic featuring a headshot of Lucía Vijil Saybe, Advisor on Environmental and Ecological Justice (CESPAD), with the number "58" displayed in large white text in the bottom right corner.

The Center of Study for Democracy (CESPAD)

A citizen initiative in Honduras provides communities with tools to defend their territories and navigate socioenvironmental conflicts.

A coral-pink promotional graphic featuring a headshot of Indyra Mendoza, General Coordinator and Founder of The Cattrachas Lesbian Network, with the number "50" displayed in large white text in the bottom-right corner.

The Cattrachas Lesbian Network

A research, litigation, and human rights organization fights to protect LGBTQ+ people in Honduras.

A light blue promotional graphic featuring a headshot of Zack Baddorf, Cofounder of Military Veterans in Journalism, with the number "100" displayed in large white text across the bottom right.

Military Veterans in Journalism

Military veterans who work in newsrooms can help build more interconnected communities.

A yellow promotional graphic featuring a headshot of Dr. Arielle Silverman, Director of Research at The American Foundation for the Blind, with the number "6.76" displayed in large black text across the bottom right.

American Foundation for the Blind

AI hiring processes need human oversight to prevent biases against candidates with disabilities.

A mint-green promotional graphic featuring a headshot of Kelly Timmons, Founder and Executive Director of Kelly's Kitchen, with the number "31,188" displayed in large white text across the bottom.

Kelly’s Kitchen

A searchable database helps communities further food security, accessibility, and education.

A coral-pink promotional graphic featuring a headshot of Carol Burnett, Executive Director of The Mississippi Low Income Child Care Initiative, with the number "17,000" displayed in large white text across the bottom.

The Mississippi Low Income Child Care Initiative

Expanding affordable childcare options for single mothers creates new opportunities for employment and education.

An orange promotional graphic featuring a framed photo of a relief station set up by The LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund in front of wildfire-damaged hills, with "$12,000,000" displayed in large white text across the bottom.

The LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund

A coalition of arts organizations and funders unites to support artists impacted by the Southern California wildfires.

A blue promotional graphic featuring a headshot of artist Lizania Cruz, with the number "200,000" displayed in large white text across the bottom.

Lizania Cruz

Art can create tools for organizers and community leaders to raise awareness for justice and combat gender-based violence.

A teal promotional graphic featuring a headshot of Sylvia Arthur, Founder of the Library of Africa and the African Diaspora, with the number "60" displayed in large white text across the bottom right.

Sylvia Arthur

An emerging archive and library are elevating African women’s stories and narratives of the African diaspora.

A blue promotional graphic featuring a headshot of Galina Angarova, Executive Director of The SIRGE Coalition, with the number "54" displayed in large white text in the bottom right corner.

The SIRGE Coalition

The global green energy transition hinges on securing Indigenous People’s land rights and elevating their strategies for sustainability.

An olive-green promotional graphic featuring a headshot of Gelyn Watkins, CEO of Black in AI, with the number "117" displayed in large white text across the bottom right.

Black in AI

A global cohort of technologists, researchers, and founders is shaping a responsible future for artificial intelligence.

A peach-orange promotional graphic featuring a headshot of Sammy Luffy, Director of Research at Funders for LGBTQ Issues, with the number "20" displayed in large white text across the bottom right.

Funders for LGBTQ Issues

There are more opportunities than ever for foundations, corporations, and funding institutions to support LGBTQ nonprofits.

A yellow promotional graphic featuring a headshot of Carrie Joy Grimes, Founder of WorkMoney, with the number "477,000" displayed in large black text across the bottom right.

WorkMoney

New resources and tools are focusing on improving the financial security of all Americans.

An olive-green promotional graphic featuring a headshot of Elizabeth Bast, Executive Director of Oil Change International, with the number "0" displayed in large white text in the bottom-right corner.

Oil Change International

What will it take to achieve a just clean energy transition? A firm break from fossil fuel funding.

A yellow promotional graphic featuring a headshot of Sarah Myers West, Managing Director of the AI Now Institute, with the number "6" displayed in large black text in the bottom right corner.

AI Now Institute

Artificial intelligence must- be accountable and support the public interest. This research organization offers a promising path forward.

A teal promotional graphic featuring a headshot of Jac sm Kee, Cofounder and Executive Director of Numun Fund, with the number "43" displayed in large white text across the bottom right.

Numun Fund

The first feminist tech grantmaking fund supports bold new ideas around the world.

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