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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.
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GiveRadar's verified records show Rockefeller Foundation with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1913, it is among the oldest environment charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 13,369 environment charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- It is one of the better-documented environment charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyRockefeller 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. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 73/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $416M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Rockefeller Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 131659629. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Rockefeller Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. 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 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.
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 $416M 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 an 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 $416M 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Rockefeller Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
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 an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1913.
Among environment charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $416M 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (4)
Source: Public filings
4 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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7 articles found
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As Ebola Surges, 3 in 4 Americans Back Restoring U.S. Aid to Fight It, per New Echelon-Rockefeller Foundation Poll - PR Newswire
Bell Oaks Executive Search Seeking Chief Finance and Administrative Officer for the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation - Hunt Scanlon Media
New Echelon Insights Survey Commissioned by Rockefeller Foundation: Most Americans Back Foreign Aid a Year After USAID's End - PR Newswire
New Potential Energy-Rockefeller Foundation Study: Climate Support Strong Across Leading Democracies, But Words Matter - PR Newswire
Over a century in Asia: Deepali Khanna on where Rockefeller Foundation is going next - Alliance magazine
Cleveland hosts Rockefeller Foundation 'Big Bets' economic event Tuesday - Cleveland.com
Rockefeller Foundation Awarded US$350M+ to Reach 731 Million People Amid 2025's Historic Decline in Global Aid - PR Newswire
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Sources and verification
- 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.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 4 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1913
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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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, NY, 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 73 out of 100 (Strong 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