We Make
Opportunity
Universal
and Sustainable

WHO WE ARE
We’re a pioneering philanthropy that promotes the well-being of humanity by finding and scaling solutions to advance opportunity and reverse the climate crisis.

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:

TEDxRF Salon: Big Bets

The Rockefeller Foundation and TED teamed up in March 2024 for a special event focused on bold, innovative "big bets" that address global challenges by transforming food, health care, energy, and financial systems through novel solutions and partnerships.

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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 111 years.

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