About Us

The Rockefeller Foundation’s mission — unchanged since 1913 — is to promote the well-being of humanity throughout the world. Today the Foundation advances new frontiers of science, data, policy, and innovation to solve global challenges related to health, food, power, and economic mobility, while working to reverse the climate crisis.

As a science-driven philanthropy focused on building collaborative relationships with partners and grantees, The Rockefeller Foundation seeks to inspire and foster large-scale human impact that promotes the well-being of humanity by identifying and accelerating breakthrough solutions, ideas, and conversations.

Our Mission and Vision

Since 1913, The Rockefeller Foundation has operated with the ambitious mindset that we can help solve humanity’s biggest problems, not just settle for small improvements.

The Rockefeller Foundation is legally independent, with its own resources, board of trustees, and mission. Though we share the Rockefeller name with many organizations, the Foundation operates independently and does not control these entities.

Our History

From our very first grant through to today’s vast array of initiatives, The Rockefeller Foundation has built a reputation for making big bets that spur breakthroughs in science and understanding and leverage unlikely partnerships to deliver transformative change.

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Our Climate Strategy

Climate change — its scale and potential harm — is unlike any challenge we have ever faced. That’s why we plan to invest more than $1 billion over the next five years and dedicate our whole enterprise to help bring the world together to solve this crisis.

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Meet Our Staff

Mission-driven and multi-disciplinary, our staff bring a broad range of talents and backgrounds to their work every day. One trait we share: a passion for changing the world.

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Leadership and Board

Meet the diverse leaders shaping the future of the Foundation.

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Offices

Discover more about the locations where we work to create lasting impact.

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The Rockefeller Foundation is legally independent, with its own resources, board of trustees, and mission. Though we share the Rockefeller name with many organizations, the Foundation operates independently and does not control these entities.

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