Comprehensive foundation profile based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing
The Rockefeller Foundation, based in New York, is a prominent philanthropic organization with assets totaling over $6.2 billion. It focuses on various global issues, including climate change, health, and economic development. The foundation operates internationally, funding projects in numerous cities across the globe, from New York to Nairobi. It is led by a diverse board and executive team, including President Rajeev J. Shah and Chief Operating Officer Natalye Paquin. The foundation's expenses are approximately $460 million, with revenues of $238 million. Its mission is to promote the well-being of humanity worldwide.
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Financials
+2.6% from previous year
1029 grants awarded in 2024
Of total revenue spent on programs
Grants
| Purpose | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $100,000,000 | RF CATALYTIC CAPITAL INC | TOWARD THE COSTS OF LAUNCHING AND OPERATIONALIZING ITS EFFORTS TO HARNESS THE FULL POTENTIAL OF GREE... | New york, NY, US | 2022 |
| $100,000,000 | RF CATALYTIC CAPITAL INC | TOWARD THE COSTS OF LAUNCHING AND OPERATIONALIZING ITS EFFORTS TO HARNESS THE FULL POTENTIAL OF GREE... | New york, NY, US | 2024 |
| $35,000,000 | RF CATALYTIC CAPITAL INC | IN SUPPORT OF LAUNCHING AND OPERATIONALIZING THE PANDEMIC PREVENTION INSTITUTE TO INCUBATE PRODUCTS ... | New york, NY, US | 2022 |
| $25,000,000 | INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATION | IN SUPPORT OF CREATING A BLENDED FINANCE FACILITY FOCUSED ON SCALING DISTRIBUTED RENEWABLE ENERGY IN... | Washington, DC, US | 2022 |
| $15,000,000 | INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK | IN SUPPORT OF CREATING A REGIONAL FACILITY TO SUPPORT THE DIRECT RENEWABLE ENERGY SECTOR TO COMBAT T... | Washington, DC, US | 2022 |
| $12,257,548 | AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION INC | TOWARD THE COSTS OF GENERATING EVIDENCE TO HELP THE HEALTH SECTOR SCALE FOOD IS MEDICINE INTERVENTIO... | Dallas, TX, US | 2024 |
| $8,500,000 | NEW VENTURE FUND | FOR USE BY CO-IMPACT, A GLOBAL COLLABORATIVE FOR SYSTEMS CHANGE, TOWARD THE COSTS OF FUNDING SYSTEMS... | Washington, DC, US | 2022 |
| $8,500,000 | NEW VENTURE FUND | FOR USE BY ITS U.S. IMPACT INVESTING ALLIANCE TOWARD THE COSTS OF THE TIPPING POINT FUND, A DONOR CO... | Washington, DC, US | 2023 |
| $8,500,000 | CO-IMPACT PHILANTHROPIC FUNDS INC | FOR USE BY CO-IMPACT, A GLOBAL COLLABORATIVE FOR SYSTEMS CHANGE, TOWARD THE COSTS OF FUNDING SYSTEMS... | New york, NY, US | 2024 |
| $6,500,000 | GLOBAL FUND TO FIGHT AIDS TUBERCULOSIS & MALARIA | IN SUPPORT OF STRENGTHENING HEALTH DATA SYSTEMS TO ENABLE SCALE UP AND USE OF DATA ANALYTICS BY MINI... | Geneva, SZ | 2023 |
People
Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
RJ
RAJEEV J SHAH
| PRESIDENT | $1,722,432 | 2024 |
CL
CHUN LAI
| CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER | $1,687,800 | 2024 |
NP
NATALYE PAQUIN
| CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | $952,324 | 2024 |
EG
ERICA GUYER
| SVP/CHIEF-LEGAL, ETHICS & GOVERNANCE | $490,573 | 2024 |
DI
DOMINICK IMPEMBA THRU 072023
| TREASURER & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | $339,052 | 2024 |
AFSANEH BESCHLOSS
INVESTMENT COMMITTEE CHAIR
AGNES BINAGWAHO
TRUSTEE
LAURA CHA AS OF 112023
TRUSTEE
MELLODY HOBSON
TRUSTEE
DONALD KABERUKA
TRUSTEE
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