Our Mission in Action
Since 1913, The Rockefeller Foundation and its partners have made big bets to break down barriers to progress and improve billions of lives with advances in public health, food, energy, and finance. Here are our stories:
- CURRENT ISSUE: MATTER OF IMPACT
Climate Wisdom from the Frontlines
How can we forge a global movement that’s truly inclusive and comprehensive to fight for …
- Matter of ImpactUnleashing Climate Innovation Through Powerful Partnerships
We turn to potent collaborations to think outside the box and drive change in this era of climate decision. - Matter of ImpactAchieving Lasting Impact Every day, The Rockefeller Foundation, grantees, and partners make the world measurably and sustainably healthier, more nourished, and empowered. See how.
- Matter of ImpactJoining the Fight to Combat Crises From searching for lost children in Ukraine or supporting civil society in Iran, see how our grantees respond to a range of crises and support vulnerable communities in urgent need.
Committed Grants Explore our current and past funding priorities aimed at fostering and enhancing human potential. Focus Areas From energy, food, health, and innovation, investigate our current global efforts. Reports We believe in metrics, not only to celebrate successes, but to find ways to do better. Read our reports.
Historical Impact & Contributions
From our initial grant to the American Red Cross a century ago, The Rockefeller Foundation’s history is marked by bold initiatives, breakthroughs, and unique partnerships, driving transformative change over the past 110 years.
Recent News
- Dec 01 2023New Investor Survey From The Rockefeller Foundation and BCG Suggests Growing Investor Optimism for Climate Finance
- Nov 29 2023The Rockefeller Foundation: The World Can Limit Global Warming to 1.9 °C by 2090
- Nov 28 2023The Rockefeller Foundation Targets Net Zero for Its USD 6 Billion Endowment