Fours black female dancers in shiny spandex put on a show for an outdoor audience.

Photo by Walter Wlodarczyk, courtesy of The Shed.

Ebony Noelle Golden performs as part of The Shed's Open Call, a large-scale commissioning program for emerging NYC-based artists.

News

Feb 1, 2023
Mission-Aligned Investing

Beyond Divestment: Decarbonizing our Investment Portfolio

RBF is committed to reducing emissions from our investment portfolio to align with climate goals long supported by our grantmaking.

News & Announcements
Publication
A wind turbine in front of a smoke stack
Jan 17, 2023
RBF

Renewing Our Commitment

On the 2023 National Day of Racial Healing, we reflect on our commitment to becoming an anti-racist and sexist institution.

Ideas
Jan 12, 2023
Peacebuilding
Western Balkans
Grantmaking

RBF Grants Support Ukraine Groups Left Out of International Philanthropic Response to the War

In 2022, the RBF awarded $385,000 in grants to organizations supporting communities affected by the Russia-Ukraine war.

Explainer
Nov 10, 2022
Philanthropic Stewardship
RBF

New Chair of Rockefeller Brothers Fund Wants the Public to Understand How Philanthropy Works

A chronicler of his family’s history, Joseph Pierson is the new chair of the RBF Board.

In The Media
Oct 21, 2022
Pocantico

The Rockefeller Family Estate Expands to Include New Artists and Audiences

The NYT covers the grand opening of the DR Center — a dynamic and accessible space for artists and the community. 

In The Media
Woman looks at a sculpture in the Inspired Encounters Exhibit of the DR Center
Oct 18, 2022
Grantmaking

2022 Staff Grantmaking Fund Supports Social Justice Organizations

The newest SGF grantees work to increase civic participation, gender equality, and access to quality arts education. 

News & Announcements
Explainer
Oct 7, 2022
Pocantico

David Rockefeller Creative Arts Center Opens Doors to a Unique World of Art

The doors to the David Rockefeller Creative Arts Center will be open to you and anyone taking a Road Trip: Close to Home.

In The Media
Sep 26, 2022
China

Richard Rockefeller Fellowship Resumes after Two-Year Hiatus

The RBF welcomes Ada Kong and Songqiao Yao, two young professionals from China, as the 2022 Richard Rockefeller Fellows.

News & Announcements
Sep 20, 2022
Peacebuilding

Despite the Challenges, Donors Must Continue to Support Struggling Nonprofits in Afghanistan

Afghan civil society organizations focused on building peace are struggling. Donors must find innovative ways to support them.

In The Media
Sep 19, 2022
RBF

RBF-Supported Initiatives Highlighted at White House Summit

Rockefeller Brothers Fund President and CEO Stephen Heintz was invited to the White House to join the United We Stand summit.

News & Announcements