Ford Foundation is a charitable organization. It was established by Henry Ford and his son Edsel (50 years ago) when they placed a modest amount of their vast wealth into a charitable foundation. The once modest foundation has grown into the largest general purpose charitable organization in the world. Its money has touched every aspect of American life, touched the arts, science and even public radio. A symphony orchestra in the Midwest, an inner-city building project, Africa’s chronic food shortages. These varied activities have one thing in common: all have received money from the Ford Foundation.