Annual Reviews

The 2013 feature essay by Priscilla Lewis details the cross-programmatic efforts to reduce global emissions undertaken by the Fund's Sustainable Development, Democratic Practice–Global Governance, Southern China, New York City, and Western Balkans grantees. It explores the urgency with which the world must tackle climate change, as well as a new sense of possibility that lasting progress can be made.

The 2012 cover story, written by Charles Granquist, executive director of The Pocantico Center, tells the story of Kykuit, the Rockefeller family estate, which the RBF has managed since 1991 through an agreement with the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Since 1994, when the Fund's conference center first opened there, The Pocantico Center has been central to advancing the Fund's programmatic work. During 2012, the Pocantico Center underwent a year of self-study which led to an accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums.

The 2011 annual review includes a letter from RBF’s president, Stephen Heintz, highlighting the Fund’s support of the creative process and institutions in New York City through the Charles E. Culpeper arts and culture grants. Two companion videos were also produced: Artists in Motion which glimpses into the lives of four artists as they develop their work, and A Pivotal Role: Arts in New York City, which goes behind the scenes with four grantee organizations.

The 2010 annual review features a cover story on the Global Governance portfolio of the Fund’s Democratic Practice program, which aims to build awareness and understanding of the connections between the policies set by international institutions and their impacts on people’s livelihoods and the environment. The story looks at issues surrounding climate change and reform policies, also features a case study on energy investments in Kosovo.

The 2009 annual review centers on the RBF’s Southern China program’s efforts to build understanding and facilitate cooperation between the United States and China in pursuing effective policy and action on energy and climate challenges. It includes two narrated video slideshows; the first is a discussion about the Rockefeller family’s history in China, and the evolution of the Fund’s, and the second is a dialogue surrounding the importance of environmental information disclosure.

The 2008 annual review focuses on the RBF's Democratic Practice program and covers several topics, including voting rights and election reform, public financing, and immigration.

The 2007 annual review cover story "Making Sense of the World: U.S. Foreign Policy and Our Global Role" centers on the RBF's Peace and Security program and asks the question, "What kind of country do we want to be in the world?"

The 2006 Annual Review features the RBF's grantmaking in the Western Balkans, and discusses the urgency of fostering communal dialogue in order to usher real stability into the region.

In the 2005 Annual Review cover story, David Sassoon highlights solutions to global warming and describes how citizens can prod the nation to action collectively and draw others to this vital effort.

The 2004 Annual Review includes a message from President Stephen Heintz on the Rockefeller Brother Fund's unique approach to grantmaking.  This annual review also includes a message from the Chair Steven Rockefeller, as well as our financial report and program updates.