Rockefeller Foundation



The Rockefeller Foundation was established since 1913 with a mission of promoting the well-being of humanity. They operate with in the United States and also worldwide.


The foundation is governed by the Board of Trustees consisting 12 members, with the foundationn's president. They are responsible in overseeing the foundation's program and grantmaking strategy; budgets, expenditures, and appropriation policies; and investment strategies, allocations, and performance.

Foundation Grants and Resources





    

Recent News from Rockefeller Foundation


126 Food and Agriculture Organizations to Watch in 2026
Foundation: Rockefeller Foundation

Alliance for Food sovereignty in Africa unites 48 member alliances across 50 countries.C40 Food Systems helps mayors transform urban food into a powerful climate solution.EiT Food brings together...more

2025 Roundup: Poverty and food insecurity | Philanthropy news | PND
Foundation: Rockefeller Foundation

Alliance for Food sovereignty in Africa unites 48 member alliances across 50 countries.C40 Food Systems helps mayors transform urban food into a powerful climate solution.EiT Food brings together...more

People in the News (12/21/2025): appointments, promotions, obituaries
Foundation: Knight Foundation, McKnight Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation

Alliance for Food sovereignty in Africa unites 48 member alliances across 50 countries.C40 Food Systems helps mayors transform urban food into a powerful climate solution.EiT Food brings together...more

MrBeast and the Rockefeller Foundation are teaming up to spark youth philanthropy | State
Foundation: Rockefeller Foundation

Alliance for Food sovereignty in Africa unites 48 member alliances across 50 countries.C40 Food Systems helps mayors transform urban food into a powerful climate solution.EiT Food brings together...more

MrBeast and the Rockefeller Foundation team up to spark youth philanthropy and fight child labor
Foundation: Rockefeller Foundation

Alliance for Food sovereignty in Africa unites 48 member alliances across 50 countries.C40 Food Systems helps mayors transform urban food into a powerful climate solution.EiT Food brings together...more

Toplines November 8, 2025 | Inside Philanthropy
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Packard Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation

Alliance for Food sovereignty in Africa unites 48 member alliances across 50 countries.C40 Food Systems helps mayors transform urban food into a powerful climate solution.EiT Food brings together...more

Food Desert No More: North Tulsa's Fresh Start | RF - The Rockefeller Foundation
Foundation: Rockefeller Foundation

Alliance for Food sovereignty in Africa unites 48 member alliances across 50 countries.C40 Food Systems helps mayors transform urban food into a powerful climate solution.EiT Food brings together...more

School Meals Can Nourish Children—and Regenerate the Food System - Food Tank
Foundation: Rockefeller Foundation

Alliance for Food sovereignty in Africa unites 48 member alliances across 50 countries.C40 Food Systems helps mayors transform urban food into a powerful climate solution.EiT Food brings together...more

After global aid cuts, nonprofits seek new energy and new partners on the UN sidelines
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation

Alliance for Food sovereignty in Africa unites 48 member alliances across 50 countries.C40 Food Systems helps mayors transform urban food into a powerful climate solution.EiT Food brings together...more

Shah speaks on public health in Kates Lecture - The Bowdoin Orient
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation

Alliance for Food sovereignty in Africa unites 48 member alliances across 50 countries.C40 Food Systems helps mayors transform urban food into a powerful climate solution.EiT Food brings together...more

Illustrative Grants from Rockefeller Foundation



International Institute of Tropical Agriculture-$100,000

National Academy of Social Sciences-$56,270

Ben Loeterman Productions-$28,500

University of California, Davis-$399,700

New America Foundation-$750,000

National University of Rwanda-$250,000

Enterprise Community Partners-$250,000

University of Cape Town-$700,500

Municipal Art Society of New York-$50,000

Makerere University-$300,000



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