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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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Recent News from Rockefeller Foundation
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
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
Invest in Our Future stands out because it is directly linked to legislation that aligns with the long-term goals of climate...more
Foundation: Rockefeller Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
Invest in Our Future stands out because it is directly linked to legislation that aligns with the long-term goals of climate...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
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 $500 million, and is backed by some of the world's...more
The Rockefeller Foundation and Geapp To Design the World'S First 'Coal-To-Clean' Credit ...
Foundation: Rockefeller Foundation
The days of coal plants spewing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere may be numbered, but a new initiative aims to make sure that doesn't happen. The Coal to Clean Credit Initiative, a consortium...more
Foundation: Rockefeller Foundation
The days of coal plants spewing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere may be numbered, but a new initiative aims to make sure that doesn't happen. The Coal to Clean Credit Initiative, a consortium...more
'A Historic Opportunity': What's Needed for a Just Transition Over Climate Change
Foundation: Rockefeller Foundation
Dr. Rajiv J. Shah, the President of The Rockefeller Foundation, has a particular focus on ensuring the energy transition is...more
Foundation: Rockefeller Foundation
Dr. Rajiv J. Shah, the President of The Rockefeller Foundation, has a particular focus on ensuring the energy transition is...more
Philanthropy Funds Industry to Witness Increase in Revenues by 2030
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations
The global Philanthropy Funds market was million US$ in 2017 and is expected to million US$ by the end of 2023, growing at a modest rate between 2018 and 2023. A new report published by Market...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations
The global Philanthropy Funds market was million US$ in 2017 and is expected to million US$ by the end of 2023, growing at a modest rate between 2018 and 2023. A new report published by Market...more
The Rockefeller Foundation Supports José Andrés and the George Washington University's ...
Foundation: Rockefeller Foundation
... across three main pillars: policy, innovation, and humanities. ... and climate change, and deliver practical, evidence-based, and...more
Foundation: Rockefeller Foundation
... across three main pillars: policy, innovation, and humanities. ... and climate change, and deliver practical, evidence-based, and...more
The Role of Philanthropy in Building Great Institutions - The Rockefeller Foundation
Foundation: Rockefeller Foundation
Supporting institutions around the world has been at the heart of The Rockefeller Foundation's mission since its founding 110 years ago. Moderated...more
Foundation: Rockefeller Foundation
Supporting institutions around the world has been at the heart of The Rockefeller Foundation's mission since its founding 110 years ago. Moderated...more
Impact Investing Benefits Baltimore; We Need More of It
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Baltimore Community Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation
"There always seems to be a shortage of resources to seize those opportunities," writes Baltimore Community Foundation President Shanaysha Saul in an op-ed in the Baltimore Sun. "Even when...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Baltimore Community Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation
"There always seems to be a shortage of resources to seize those opportunities," writes Baltimore Community Foundation President Shanaysha Saul in an op-ed in the Baltimore Sun. "Even when...more
Why initiatives need to combine women empowerment and climate justice - edie
Foundation: Rockefeller Foundation
... how an innovative project in Sierra Leone is combining climate action ... have a positive impact on the wider community and the...more
Foundation: Rockefeller Foundation
... how an innovative project in Sierra Leone is combining climate action ... have a positive impact on the wider community and the...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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Vertical Farming: The Way to Feed a Global Population
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