The Rockefeller Foundation Research Library Search Menu ABOUT US/ Our History facebooktwitterlinkedincopy url From our very first grant—to the American Red Cross more than a century ago—through to today’s vast array of initiatives, The Rockefeller Foundation has built a reputation as a trailblazer that convenes unlikely partnerships and sparks innovations for transformative change. Our list of greatest achievements is long. We founded the modern field of public health, developed a vaccine to help control yellow fever, and worked to combat hookworm in the U.S. and malaria in Italy, funded urban visionary Jane Jacobs, and catalyzed a Green Revolution. Peking Union Medical College Nursery, Beijing (China) We are adding to this legacy under the leadership of Foundation President Dr. Rajiv Shah, a longtime leader in promoting public health and addressing global challenges. The Foundation is focused on four core commitments: to end energy poverty, achieve health for all, nourish the world, and expand economic opportunity. We are pursuing these goals through innovative partnerships and through impact investments that find new ways to leverage private capital for social good. The Rockefeller Foundation is among the most respected and deep-rooted of American philanthropies. And yet we have retained our fleet-footedness, as seen by The Foundation’s swift response to the Covid-19 crisis. As from its earliest days more than a century ago, The Rockefeller Foundation is serving as a crucial catalyst, convener, and innovator, helping the private sector and government do more to ease the pain of the pandemic. All told, the Foundation has given more than $17 billion in current dollars to support thousands of organizations and individuals worldwide. 6.33 WATCH From our very first grant—to the American Red Cross more than a century ago—through to today’s vast array of initiatives, The Rockefeller Foundation has built a reputation as a trailblazer that convenes unlikely partnerships and sparks innovations for transformative change. Our list of greatest achievements is long. We founded the modern field of public health, […] A Closer Look Through The Years 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2021 All Timeline Stories 2021 2021 2021 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2019 2019 2019 2019 2019 2019 2019 2018 2018 2018 2017 2017 2017 LOAD MORE Back to Top We use cookies to offer you a better browsing experience, analyze site traffic, personalize content, and serve targeted advertisements. Read about how we use cookies and our use of data by reading our new Privacy Policy. If you continue to use this site, you consent to our use of cookies. The Rockefeller Foundation home page Resources Grants Requests for Proposals Annual Reports Governance Documents Privacy Policy Terms of Use Accessibility Commitment Statement Locations All Offices Washington, D.C., United States Bellagio Center, Italy Nairobi, Kenya Bangkok, Thailand New York City, United States Get In Touch Contact Us Careers Subscribe Sign up for our newsletter to stay updated on all the latest news and events. SIGN UP FacebookTwitterlinkedInInstagramYouTube Copyright 2021 The Rockefeller Foundation. All Rights Reserved