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The appointment of Ian Solomon, currently the dean of the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy at the University of Virginia, follows an extensive search that began in the summer of 2025 when Stephen Heintz announced plans to retire after 25 years as RBF president and CEO.

The Rockefeller Brothers Fund Board of Trustees announced it would confer upon Stephen Heintz the title of president emeritus—a distinction that has never before been granted in the organization's history. 

TIME has named Charlie Brown, executive director of the Trust for Civic Life, to the 2026 TIME100 Philanthropy list, which recognizes the most influential leaders shaping the future of giving.

Free and low-cost performances, exhibitions, tours, and workshops will explore themes of renewal and reimagination.

Woven Wonders: Kykuit’s Picasso Tapestries spotlights eight large-scale textile renderings of Picasso paintings from Nelson Rockefeller’s collection. An outdoor Sculpture Walk features pieces from The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), co-founded by Abby Aldrich Rockefeller. Both open May 29 and are free to the public.

After eight years leading the Western Balkans program, Mia will step into a broader role overseeing program development and grants.

At the end of February, Betsy will step down from her role as executive vice president for programs and communications to become chief philanthropy officer at the Marin Community Foundation.

A pause as we develop a new vision for the visitation program will also enable the RBF to complete upgrades that expand public access to the entire Pocantico campus, including a visitor parking lot and a sculpture walk.

At this November’s COP 30, the RBF and more than 35 government and philanthropic funders announced the $1.8 billion Forest and Land Tenure Pledge.

Heintz’s participation alongside distinguished members include former heads of government and other internationally recognized figures reflects the RBF’s longstanding commitment to strengthening the vitality of democracy and advancing just and durable peace.