Bill challenges Ford Foundation - 06/07/06 - The Detroit News Online

Bill challenges Ford Foundation - 06/07/06 - The Detroit News Online: "Bill challenges Ford Foundation

Legislation tackles meager grant-making in state by institution Cox is investigating

I n a bid to direct more of the Ford Foundation's $500 million in annual grants to Michigan, two state lawmakers plan to introduce legislation today that would require foundations incorporated here to give half their grants to Michigan causes unless otherwise stated in their founding articles.

The bill, co-sponsored by Rep. Andy Dillon, D-Redford, and Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Holland, is another shot from Lansing at the New York-based Ford Foundation, still incorporated in Michigan."