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THE ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION

New york, NY Tax ID: 13-1659629 www.rockefellerfoundation.org

The Rockefeller Foundation is a major philanthropic organization in New York, focusing on global issues like climate change and health, with over $6.2 billion in assets and operations in numerous cities worldwide.

About THE ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION

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.

Focus Areas

HQEnvironmentClimate changeHealthCommunity and economic developmentEconomic developmentInternational relationsInternational development- Less

Geographic Focus

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Key Statistics
Total Assets $6.2B
Total Awarded This Year $275.5M
Average Grant Size $861
Total Grants (Previous Year) 308,310
Open to New Applicants
% New Applicants Funded
Contact Information
New york, NY
Geographic Funding Distribution

Financials

Total Assets
$6.2B

+2.6% from previous year

Annual Grants
$275.5M

1029 grants awarded in 2024

Expense Ratio
193.2%

Of total revenue spent on programs

Annual Grant Distribution
Revenue vs Expenses
Assets Over Time

Grants

Grant Awards
PurposeLocation
$100,000,000RF CATALYTIC CAPITAL INCTOWARD THE COSTS OF LAUNCHING AND OPERATIONALIZING ITS EFFORTS TO HARNESS THE FULL POTENTIAL OF GREE...New york, NY, US2022
$100,000,000RF CATALYTIC CAPITAL INCTOWARD THE COSTS OF LAUNCHING AND OPERATIONALIZING ITS EFFORTS TO HARNESS THE FULL POTENTIAL OF GREE...New york, NY, US2024
$35,000,000RF CATALYTIC CAPITAL INCIN SUPPORT OF LAUNCHING AND OPERATIONALIZING THE PANDEMIC PREVENTION INSTITUTE TO INCUBATE PRODUCTS ...New york, NY, US2022
$25,000,000INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATIONIN SUPPORT OF CREATING A BLENDED FINANCE FACILITY FOCUSED ON SCALING DISTRIBUTED RENEWABLE ENERGY IN...Washington, DC, US2022
$15,000,000INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANKIN SUPPORT OF CREATING A REGIONAL FACILITY TO SUPPORT THE DIRECT RENEWABLE ENERGY SECTOR TO COMBAT T...Washington, DC, US2022
$12,257,548AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION INCTOWARD THE COSTS OF GENERATING EVIDENCE TO HELP THE HEALTH SECTOR SCALE FOOD IS MEDICINE INTERVENTIO...Dallas, TX, US2024
$8,500,000NEW VENTURE FUNDFOR USE BY CO-IMPACT, A GLOBAL COLLABORATIVE FOR SYSTEMS CHANGE, TOWARD THE COSTS OF FUNDING SYSTEMS...Washington, DC, US2022
$8,500,000NEW VENTURE FUNDFOR USE BY ITS U.S. IMPACT INVESTING ALLIANCE TOWARD THE COSTS OF THE TIPPING POINT FUND, A DONOR CO...Washington, DC, US2023
$8,500,000CO-IMPACT PHILANTHROPIC FUNDS INCFOR USE BY CO-IMPACT, A GLOBAL COLLABORATIVE FOR SYSTEMS CHANGE, TOWARD THE COSTS OF FUNDING SYSTEMS...New york, NY, US2024
$6,500,000GLOBAL FUND TO FIGHT AIDS TUBERCULOSIS & MALARIAIN SUPPORT OF STRENGTHENING HEALTH DATA SYSTEMS TO ENABLE SCALE UP AND USE OF DATA ANALYTICS BY MINI...Geneva, SZ2023

People

Leadership & Staff

Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms

AB

AFSANEH BESCHLOSS

INVESTMENT COMMITTEE CHAIR

$11,000 2024
AB

AGNES BINAGWAHO

TRUSTEE

$11,000 2024
LC

LAURA CHA AS OF 112023

TRUSTEE

$0 2024
MH

MELLODY HOBSON

TRUSTEE

$4,000 2024
DK

DONALD KABERUKA

TRUSTEE

$9,000 2024
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