Ford Foundation Responds to Ruto’s Accusations Darren stepping down comes after President William Ruto accused the American charity organization of sponsoring the anti-government protests.

The Ford Foundation announced Monday that its president, Darren Walker, plans to step down from the organization by the end of next year.

New York — If there are rock stars in philanthropy, Darren Walker, the president of the Ford Foundation, is one of them. And he's about to exit the stage. The man who helped engineer the ...

The foundation announced Monday, July 22, 2024, that Walker, who has led the foundation since 2013, will step down from his role by the end of 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File) ...

He gently corrected her. “I said that President Obama wants to meet with the president of the Ford Foundation — he isn’t interested in meeting with Darren Walker,” he said.

NEW YORK (AP) — If there are rock stars in philanthropy, Darren Walker, the president of the Ford Foundation, is one of them. And he's about to exit the stage.

Darren Walker will step down as president of the $16 billion Ford Foundation by the end of 2025. Walker has served as president for the past 11 years, said a July 22 release.