The Rockefeller Foundation, a global philanthropic organization based in New York City, supports work that expands opportunity and strengthens resilience to social, economic, health, and environmental challenges-affirming its pioneering mission since 1913 to "promote the well-being" of humanity. Foundation initiatives focus on strengthening food security in sub-Saharan Africa, protecting economic security for American workers, promoting access to affordable and high-quality health systems in developing countries, and developing strategies and services that help vulnerable communities cope with the impact of climate change.
The Rockefeller Foundation realizes that there is not enough public and charitable capital to solve the world's social and environmental problems. In response, the Foundation created a USD 42 million Harnessing the Power of Impact Investing initiative, as a complement to charity and government in an effort to bring social and environmental solutions to scale. This initiative gives grants to catalyze the leadership that this emerging industry needs at this crucial stage in its development. The Foundation also oversees a USD 25 million program-related investment (PRI) portfolio, in the form of loans, equity, and guarantees, which aligns with the Foundation's issue areas.
