Barry D. Gaberman

Ford Foundation is an independent, nonprofit, non-governmental organization headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1936, the Foundation provides grants, projects and loans to strengthen democratic values, reduce poverty and injustice, promote international cooperation and advance human achievement. The foundation funds derive from an investment portfolio that began with gifts and bequests of Ford Motor Company stock by Henry and Edsel Ford.

Oxfam America, Inc. is an international relief and development organization that provides different solutions to poor, hunger and injustice. It also offers advocacy, public education, and emergency assistance programs. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.