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


The Rockefeller Foundation Spotlights Africa-Led Climate Solutions at the Africa Climate ...
Foundation: Rockefeller Foundation

The first-ever Africa Climate Summit is underway in Nairobi, Kenya, and organizers are hoping to use it to get the world's attention on the growing issue of climate change and how the continent can...more

Philanthropy Funds Market Product Scope €“ Smithsonian Institution, Carnegie Foundation ...
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations

Marketquest.com has come up with a new report namely, Global Philanthropy Funds Market 2018 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2023 that delivers in-depth scenarioesis of...more

Philanthropists Increasing Grants for Ethical Ai and Technology

Elon Musk has been vocal about his concerns about artificial intelligence, but he's not the only tech billionaire speaking out against it. A group of tech billionairesincluding Mark Zuckerberg,...more

The Role of Philanthropy in Shaping the Future of Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay, and tech billionaires are stepping up their philanthropic efforts to support research into the technology, Fortune reports. "By providing grants,...more

Meet Asian Cultural Council grantee Maria Christine Muyco | The Manila Times
Foundation: Rockefeller Foundation

She has received several prestigious grants and fellowships, including the 2022 Rockefeller Foundation's Bellagio Artist Residency in...more

Persuading businesses and people to reduce climate emissions is key to slowing climate change
Foundation: Rockefeller Foundation

The daylong session, which was attended by policymakers, leaders of philanthropic and nonprofit organizations, journalists, and social...more

The Path to Clean Energy: Philanthropic Funders Pool Resources to Support Communities
Foundation: Rockefeller Foundation, Hewlett Foundation

The Path to Clean Energy: Philanthropic Funders Pool Resources to Support Communities.There are 119 different funding streams across 36 agencies.These laws have the potential to mobilize $1 trillion...more

Collaborative Granting $161 Million For Social Change
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation

Some $161 million is going toward gender equality and health initiatives in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. That's up from the original goal of $500 million, and is backed by some of the world's...more

The Rockefeller Foundation and Geapp To Design the World'S First 'Coal-To-Clean' Credit ...
Foundation: Rockefeller Foundation

The days of coal plants spewing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere may be numbered, but a new initiative aims to make sure that doesn't happen. The Coal to Clean Credit Initiative, a consortium...more

'A Historic Opportunity': What's Needed for a Just Transition Over Climate Change
Foundation: Rockefeller Foundation

Dr. Rajiv J. Shah, the President of The Rockefeller Foundation, has a particular focus on ensuring the energy transition is...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



Social Enterprise Network Sites


In partnership with the Unreasonable Group, the Nike Foundation is set to launch the Girl Effect Accelerator this November to help social entrepreneurs whose business startups focus on helping economically disadvantaged adolescent girls.




Federal Government Grant and Assistance Programs



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