THE ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION
New York, NY, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
13-1659629
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Private Foundation
Major Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
New York, NY, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
13-1659629
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Private Foundation
Major Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Rockefeller Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that made $233.2 million in grants to 2,415 grantees in 2024, with a significant focus on New York, Washington, D.C., and California. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
RF CATALYTIC CAPITAL INC
$349.2M
15%
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc
$186.7M
8%
NEW VENTURE FUND
$95.4M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
381
Median 1st year grant
$2.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION?
No. THE ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION give?
THE ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, District Of Columbia, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $2,800. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION awarded about 380 grants, totaling nearly $233.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 2,420 grantees. Recent grantees include RF CATALYTIC CAPITAL INC, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc, and NEW VENTURE FUND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION?
THE ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.