Governance
The Rockefeller Brothers Fund is currently governed by a board of 16 trustees and one advisory trustee. Approximately half the board are members of the Rockefeller family, including five from the fifth generation. Members of the board of trustees come from a variety of professional backgrounds ranging from medicine to finance. Their combined experience has enhanced the board's ability to set policies related to the Fund's management, governance, investment practices, and grantmaking activities. Responsibility for grants approval falls to the trustees who meet three times a year in March, June, and November. In addition, the president has delegated authority to approve grants of up to $200,000 throughout the year for up to 75 percent of each program's budget. Board meetings are held at the Pocantico Center in Tarrytown, New York, and at the Rockefeller Brothers Fund offices in New York City.
The Fund and actions performed by its trustees and staff are governed by its bylaws and guidelines. In this section of the Web site you will find more information on the Fund's:
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Investment information may be found in Finance and Reporting.
Trustee Portal
The Trustee Portal of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund is only accessible to current RBF trustees. The portal provides trustees with access to our document library and other information to assist them in governing the Fund.
Close-Up
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