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WHO WE ARE
We’re a pioneering philanthropy that promotes the well-being of humanity by finding new solutions, building unlikely partnerships, and taking a business-like approach to deliver results for Americans and people around the world.

Zero Gap Fund: 2024 State of the Portfolio

Explore how catalytic capital is advancing bold solutions for people and the planet. This year’s report highlights measurable impact across 12 investments — from 1.6K+ new jobs to 2M tons of CO₂e emissions avoided — and shows what’s possible when private capital meets public purpose.

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Featured Initiatives

Regenerative School Meals

Over 300 million children go without a daily nutritious meal, while 1.5 billion farming families face climate and food insecurity. Our Regenerative School Meals initiative links school meals with regenerative agriculture — restoring soil, supporting farmers, and nourishing the next generation — to build a thriving food system from soil to school.

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Food is Medicine

The Rockefeller Foundation is investing $100 million in Food is Medicine to combat diet-related diseases, cut $1.1 trillion in healthcare costs, and drive research, programs, and partnerships for better health.

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112 Years of Driving Change

From our initial grant to the American Red Cross a century ago, The Rockefeller Foundation’s history is marked by bold initiatives, breakthroughs, and unique partnerships, driving transformative change toward a more equitable and resilient world.

Our History

Big Bets: How Large-Scale Change Really Happens

A new playbook by Dr. Rajiv J. Shah with stories that show you it is realistic to be optimistic about our capacity to make large-scale change.

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Student discussing Big Bets with Dr. Rajiv J. Shah