Ford Foundation President Darren Walker Will Step Down at End of 2025

The Ford Foundation announced Monday that its president, Darren Walker, plans to step down from the organization by the end of next year. Walker has been head of the organization for the past 11 years, building a vast influence on the arts and international philanthropy while significantly expanding funding programs for artists as well as arts programming. Walker has also received criticism on several occasions, including for supporting the postponement of an exhibition of artist Philip Guston&r