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

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. 

Ideas
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 Richard Rockefeller Fellowship aims to strengthen collaborative ties between the U.S. and Chinese philanthropic sectors and support young Chinese leaders to learn about strategic philanthropy.

Explainer
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.

Ideas
Sep 7, 2022
Pocantico

Looking Back: 2022 Culpeper Summer Performance Series

The 2022 Culpeper Summer Performance Series offered an exciting teaser of the programming that will be available at the DR Center.

Photo & Video
Sep 6, 2022
Pocantico

Inaugural Exhibition at the David Rockefeller Creative Arts Center

This fall, the Rockefeller Brothers Fund (RBF) will present its first exhibition in the gallery at the new  DR Center.

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