Rockefeller Foundation
The very first grant this iconic foundation established by John D. Rockefeller gave after its founding in 1913 was to the American Red Cross. The Rockefeller Foundation has been giving and giving and giving ever since.
The simple mission of this private foundation that has granted more than $17 billion (in today’s dollars) since the early 20th century is to promote the well-being of humanity throughout the world.
The Rockefeller Foundation “advances new frontiers of science, data, policy, and innovation” in order to help solve “global challenges related to health, food, power, and economic mobility.”
2018 Net Assets
$4.4 billion
The Foundation is focused on science-driven philanthropy, collaboration relationships with their partners and grantees, the well-being of humanity, and “accelerating breakthrough solutions, ideas and conversations.”
President
Dr. Rajiv J. Shah (since 2017)
Previously U.S. Agency for International Development Administrator
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