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


New Analysis: International Finance For Climate and Health Increased to Us$7.1 Billion in ...
Foundation: Rockefeller Foundation

New Analysis: International Finance for Climate and Health Increased to US$7.1 Billion in 2022, but Financing Remains Difficult to Access for the Most Climate-Impacted Countries.Data provides the...more

Nyc to Monitor Progress on Life Expectancy Improvements
Foundation: Commonwealth Fund, Rockefeller Foundation

New York City has launched a campaign called HealthyNYC to improve life expectancy and create a healthier city for all.Priority strategies to achieve the goal include: Increase new families' access...more

Statement by Dr. Rajiv J. Shah, President of The Rockefeller Foundation, on the Death of ...
Foundation: Rockefeller Foundation

New York City has launched a campaign called HealthyNYC to improve life expectancy and create a healthier city for all.Priority strategies to achieve the goal include: Increase new families' access...more

Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation celebrates 50th anniversary - Talk Business & Politics
Foundation: Rockefeller Foundation, Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation

New York City has launched a campaign called HealthyNYC to improve life expectancy and create a healthier city for all.Priority strategies to achieve the goal include: Increase new families' access...more

The Foundation launches its Impact Investing initiative to help accelerate the growth of the field.
Foundation: Rockefeller Foundation

New York City has launched a campaign called HealthyNYC to improve life expectancy and create a healthier city for all.Priority strategies to achieve the goal include: Increase new families' access...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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