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ROCKEFELLER FAMILY FUND INC

ROCKEFELLER FAMILY FUND INC

New York, NY, US
501(c)3
EIN
13-6257658
DAF Sponsor
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ROCKEFELLER FAMILY FUND INC

New York, NY, US
501(c)3
EIN
13-6257658
DAF Sponsor

Overview

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Est.

1967

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Rockefeller Family Fund Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that does not accept unsolicited proposals, engaging in a relationship-based approach to grantmaking by invitation only. In 2024, the fund distributed a total of $36.7 million across 493 grantees, primarily focusing on Washington, D.C., New York, and North Carolina. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

ROCKEFELLER FAMILY FUND IS A U.S. BASED, FAMILY-LED PUBLIC CHARITY THAT INITIATES, CULTIVATES, AND FUNDS STRATEGIC EFFORTS TO PROMOTE A SUSTAINABLE, JUST, FREE, AND PARTICIPATORY SOCIETY.
Total Funding Given

$36.7M

2024
Grantees funded
493
Multi-year grantees
48%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

203

Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$75K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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Lee H Wasserman
Board Member
L
Lamin Ceesay
Board Member
M
Michael Lambert
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ROCKEFELLER FAMILY FUND INC?
No. ROCKEFELLER FAMILY FUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ROCKEFELLER FAMILY FUND INC give?
ROCKEFELLER FAMILY FUND INC primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, New York, and North Carolina. 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 ROCKEFELLER FAMILY FUND INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ROCKEFELLER FAMILY FUND INC fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ROCKEFELLER FAMILY FUND INC make each year?
In 2024, ROCKEFELLER FAMILY FUND INC awarded about 200 grants, totaling nearly $36.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ROCKEFELLER FAMILY FUND INC fund recently?
In 2024, ROCKEFELLER FAMILY FUND INC awarded grants to about 490 grantees. Recent grantees include CENTER FOR CLIMATE INTEGRITY, STATES NEWSROOM, and Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ROCKEFELLER FAMILY FUND INC?
ROCKEFELLER FAMILY FUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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