Ford Foundation, one of the nation's largest philanthropies, names dean of Yale Law School to head it. Here's why.

NEW YORK — The Ford Foundation has settled on its next leader.

Heather K. Gerken, the dean of Yale Law School, will run the powerful philanthropy, known for pushing for social justice.

The New York-based Ford Foundation, a significant funder in Detroit, has named Heather Gerken, dean of Yale Law School, as ...

NEW YORK — The Ford Foundation has settled on its next leader. Yale Law School Dean Heather Gerken will succeed Darren Walker as the president of one of the largest U.S. charitable organizations ...

The Ford Foundation, with a $16 billion endowment, aims to reduce poverty, injustice, and strengthen democratic values. Gerken plans to prioritize protecting democracy in her new role.

Then-Sen. J.D. Vance called out the Ford Foundation specifically for supporting progressive causes back before he became vice president, accusing officials of using charitable funds for partisan ends.