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The fall 2025 Composers Now and Asian Cultural Council (ACC) residency brought composer Younje Cho and filmmaker Renu Savant to Pocantico.

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

2026 will be a hinge year when the United States can choose to reaffirm the ideals of its founding and continue the work of realizing them, or imperil the possibility. Challenging times require philanthropy to do more. 

The seeds for this project were planted in 2008, when Shen Wei’s dance company received a grant from the Rockefeller Brothers Fund (RBF).

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.

The program will elevate the complex connections between climate, biodiversity, economy, and human wellbeing, with the goal of advancing development in harmony with nature. 

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.

The RBF stands in solidarity with our fellow foundations and charitable organizations.