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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
69/100 · methodology

About Rockefeller Foundation

We are a philanthropic foundation that promotes the well-being of humanity by finding and scaling solutions that advance opportunity and reverse the climate crisis.

Founded
Headquarters
New York, NY
Foundation type
Private non-operating foundation
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1955

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Integrity Assessment This charity: 69
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Rockefeller Foundation is a registered environment nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1913 and has been operating for 113 years. Its EIN is 131659629. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 91/100 for environment charities in United States. The organization reports $238M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Rockefeller Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 69 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 91/100.

Rockefeller Foundation is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1913 and has been active for 113 years.

Based on official tax filings, Rockefeller Foundation has $238M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Rockefeller Foundation is classified as a Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Private non-operating foundation. By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $238M in annual revenue. The organization has 4 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Rockefeller Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Rockefeller Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. Visit the Rockefeller Foundation profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

We are a philanthropic foundation that promotes the well-being of humanity by finding and scaling solutions that advance opportunity and reverse the climate crisis. Rockefeller Foundation is classified as a environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1913.

Among environment charities registered in United States: Rockefeller Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100 is below the peer average of 91/100. Its annual revenue of $238M is well above the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Rockefeller Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 131659629, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

KE
Keith Olson
CFO & Treasurer

Officers & trustees (4)

Source: Public filings

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Dominick J I••••••
Chief Financial Officer
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Dominick J I•••••• C•••••••••
Chief Financial Officer
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Irena D••••••
Interim CFO
KE
Keith O••••
CFO & Treasurer
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$415.5M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$238.1M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$335.7M revenue
FY2022
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$704.2M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$356.1M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other environment in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Rockefeller Foundation This page 69 $238.1 million -
Baduwat Watershed Council 93 $426,600 100%
Birds of Prey Foundation 93 $396,950 82%
Keep Nassau Beautiful Inc 93 $296,240 81%
California Irrigation Institute Inc 90 $108,053 100%
White Clay Watershed Association 90 $388,718 84%
Trout Unlimited 90 $771,789 96%
Association of New Jersey Recyclers Inc 90 $292,455 88%
Utah Watercolor Society 90 $56,356 92%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 4 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Rockefeller Foundation

What is Rockefeller Foundation?
Rockefeller Foundation is a environment private non-operating foundation based in New York, United States. We are a philanthropic foundation that promotes the well-being of humanity by finding and scaling solutions that advance opportunity and reverse the climate crisis.
When was Rockefeller Foundation founded?
Rockefeller Foundation was founded in 1913.
Who leads Rockefeller Foundation?
Keith Olson serves as CFO & Treasurer.
Where is Rockefeller Foundation located?
Headquartered in New York, United States.
What is Rockefeller Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B.
Is Rockefeller Foundation trustworthy?
Rockefeller Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Rockefeller Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 131659629.
What is Rockefeller Foundation's website?
http://www.rockefellerfoundation.org