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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.
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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.
Web Address
www.rockfound.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @RockefellerFdn
Facebook - www.facebook.com/rockefellerfoundation
YouTube - www.youtube.com/rockefellerfound
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Former Tech Entrepreneur's New Book Urges Corporations to Prioritize the Planet
Foundation: Rockefeller Foundation
Former Tech Entrepreneur's New Book Urges Corporations to Prioritize the Planet.Costing the Earth calls upon the corporate sector to advance social and environmental sustainability goals on the same...more
Foundation: Rockefeller Foundation
Former Tech Entrepreneur's New Book Urges Corporations to Prioritize the Planet.Costing the Earth calls upon the corporate sector to advance social and environmental sustainability goals on the same...more
More Foundations Are Examining the Ethics of Where Their Money Came From
Foundation: Coastal Community Foundation, Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina, Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Rockefeller Foundation, Weingart Foundation
The Kate B.Reynolds trust gave to organizations that helped Black people, but also financed a park that excluded people on the basis of race.Some critics think philanthropy is ill-suited to play a...more
Foundation: Coastal Community Foundation, Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina, Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Rockefeller Foundation, Weingart Foundation
The Kate B.Reynolds trust gave to organizations that helped Black people, but also financed a park that excluded people on the basis of race.Some critics think philanthropy is ill-suited to play a...more
Inside the Italian villa that launched some of the world's great philanthropic programs - Vox
Foundation: Rockefeller Foundation
In the annals of ostentatious philanthropic giving, it's hard to beat Helena ... When we think about strategic philanthropy, our theory of...more
Foundation: Rockefeller Foundation
In the annals of ostentatious philanthropic giving, it's hard to beat Helena ... When we think about strategic philanthropy, our theory of...more
The Rockefeller Foundation to Present Energy Transition and Access Solutions at CERAWeek 2023
Foundation: Rockefeller Foundation
How can we promote energy transition policies that address climate ... CERAWEEK INNOVATION CLIMATE HUB – Tuesday, March 7th 2:30-3:00 pm...more
Foundation: Rockefeller Foundation
How can we promote energy transition policies that address climate ... CERAWEEK INNOVATION CLIMATE HUB – Tuesday, March 7th 2:30-3:00 pm...more
The Rockefeller Foundation Announced As Co-Chairs For Global Citizen Now Thought ...
Foundation: Rockefeller Foundation
Chris Martin and Hugh Jackman join political and corporate sector leaders to solve the most urgent issues facing humanity and our planet.Political leaders co-chairing this year's summit include...more
Foundation: Rockefeller Foundation
Chris Martin and Hugh Jackman join political and corporate sector leaders to solve the most urgent issues facing humanity and our planet.Political leaders co-chairing this year's summit include...more
Developing Country Voices and the Global Climate Agenda: Unlocking Lessons for Action
Foundation: Rockefeller Foundation
It's time for the developing world to step up to the plate on climate change, argues a new collection of essays. "The citizens of these countries have contributed very little to the climate...more
Foundation: Rockefeller Foundation
It's time for the developing world to step up to the plate on climate change, argues a new collection of essays. "The citizens of these countries have contributed very little to the climate...more
Initiative To Help Unlock $3 Trillion For Climate, Nature
Foundation: Moore Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, United Nations Foundation, Open Society Foundations
"We are at a tipping point in our efforts to put the planet back on track to meet our climate ambitions," Klaus Schwab, executive chairman of the World Economic Forum, says. "To reach the speed...more
Foundation: Moore Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, United Nations Foundation, Open Society Foundations
"We are at a tipping point in our efforts to put the planet back on track to meet our climate ambitions," Klaus Schwab, executive chairman of the World Economic Forum, says. "To reach the speed...more
The latest fad in philanthropy is making it much less effective
Foundation: Boston Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
When Bill Gates asked his former wife and ex-wife-turned-philanthropist Mackenzie Scott why she was giving away so much of her husband's fortune, Scott had this to say: "People are most credulous...more
Foundation: Boston Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
When Bill Gates asked his former wife and ex-wife-turned-philanthropist Mackenzie Scott why she was giving away so much of her husband's fortune, Scott had this to say: "People are most credulous...more
From The Energy Transition To Inclusive Innovation, 6 Ways To Help Our Fragmented World
Foundation: Rockefeller Foundation
The World Economic Forum's Global Shaper community, made up of young people who are "driving dialogue, action, and change," is meeting in Switzerland this week, and Time asked some of them to share...more
Foundation: Rockefeller Foundation
The World Economic Forum's Global Shaper community, made up of young people who are "driving dialogue, action, and change," is meeting in Switzerland this week, and Time asked some of them to share...more
Bill Gates Says His Giving Approach Won't Change — Even as MacKenzie Scott and Others ...
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
At a time when donors like MacKenzie Scott are upending traditional approaches to philanthropy, Bill Gates pledged today in a personal blog...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
At a time when donors like MacKenzie Scott are upending traditional approaches to philanthropy, Bill Gates pledged today in a personal blog...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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