The Rockefeller Foundation was established as a philanthropic venture in 1913 and remains one of the largest of its kind in the country. ... “John D. Rockefeller's philosophy on philanthropy was...more
... An eagerness to use available peer and industry networks to develop relationships and conduct due diligence;; Flexible and adaptable with a sense of humor;; Commitment to a collegial,...more
Born in 1915, he was part of America's most famous philanthropic families, and .... The continuing heft of Rockefeller philanthropy has not just...more
Vandana Shiva, a scientist and environmentalist known for her activism against GMOs, globalization, and patents on seeds and traditional foods, co-founded Navdanya.