Centennial
The Rockefeller Foundation Innovation Challenges Are Winding Down. Enter Now!
The Rockefeller Foundation, celebrating 100 years of global innovation, announced the launch of a series of new online challenges to source innovative ideas that have the potential to create long-term impact in an increasingly dynamic and complex world. The Innovation Challenges, which run through May 25, seek to gather ideas from around the globe on three important topics: data collection and usage, irrigation efficiency, and farming.
Press & Publications
Oxfam America Expands Rural Resilience Initiative to West Africa
In the wake of a growing food crisis in West Africa, Oxfam America announces renewed support from The Rockefeller Foundation for its current rural resilience initiative in Ethiopia and its expansion into Senegal.>
The Rockefeller Foundation Appoints Jeanette Vega as Managing Director
The Rockefeller Foundation, celebrating 100 years of global innovation, announced that Jeanette Vega has been appointed to the role of Managing Director. >
IN THE NEWS
Steering a Foundation as Rich as Rockefeller
The Wall Street Journal interviewed Dr. Judith Rodin, The Rockefeller Foundation’s president, about what’s ahead for the Foundation. >
Dr. Judith Rodin: "Culture Eats Strategy for Lunch"
Forbes interviews Dr. Judith Rodin, The Rockefeller Foundation president, about the upcoming 100-year anniversary. >
Our Mission
John D. Rockefeller, Sr., established The Rockefeller Foundation in 1913 to promote the well-being of humanity around the world.