Rockefeller Brothers Fund

The Rockefeller Brothers Fund is a philanthropic body founded in 1940 which aims to promote "social change that contributes to a more just, sustainable, and peaceful world." 


 * "The Rockefeller Brothers Fund was founded in 1940 as a vehicle through which the five sons and daughter of John D. Rockefeller, Jr., could share a source of advice and research on charitable activities and combine some of their philanthropies to better effect. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., made a substantial gift to the Fund in 1951, and in 1960 the Fund received a major bequest from his estate. Together, these constitute the original endowment of the Fund.


 * "In 1952, the founders began to include on the board of the Fund trustees who were not members of the Rockefeller family. In 1958, the first of a number of daughters and sons of the founders joined the board, and the first of their children became trustees in 1992. Since the establishment of the Fund, three generations of family members have served as trustees. Beginning with John D. Rockefeller 3rd, who served as president from the inception of the Fund until 1956, seven presidents have distinguished the Fund with their vision and leadership. These presidents, along with the other trustees, officers, and staff, have ensured that the RBF remains dedicated to the philanthropic ideals of the Rockefeller family. The presidents include Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1956-1958; Laurance S. Rockefeller, 1958-1968; Dana S. Creel, 1968-1975; William M. Dietel, 1975-1987; Colin G. Campbell, 1988-2000; and the RBF’s current president, Stephen B. Heintz, who assumed office in February 2001."

Officers

 * Richard Rockefeller Chair
 * Neva R. Goodwin Vice Chair
 * Stephen B. Heintz President
 * William F. McCalpin Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
 * Benjamin R. Shute, Jr. Secretary
 * Nancy L. Muirhead Assistant Secretary
 * Boris A. Wessely Treasurer
 * Geraldine F. Watson Comptroller
 * Leah A. D'Angelo Assistant Comptroller

Trustees
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 * Richard Chasin
 * Jessica P. Einhorn
 * Neva R. Goodwin
 * Stephen B. Heintz
 * Miranda M. Kaiser
 * James Moltz
 * John Morning
 * Timothy O'Neill
 * Robert B. Oxnam
 * Joseph A. Pierson
 * David Rockefeller, Jr.
 * Richard Rockefeller
 * Valerie R. Wayne
 * Frank Wisner
 * Wendy O'Neill Wang

Advisory Trustees

 * Jonathan F. Fanton
 * William H. Luers
 * Abby M. O'Neill
 * Richard D. Parsons
 * David Rockefeller
 * Steven C. Rockefeller

Related SourceWatch

 * Peter C. Goldmark - Trustee from 1982 to 1988
 * Russell A. Phillips, Jr. - former executive vice president
 * Priscilla Lewis - former program officer
 * Peter Riggs - former program officer
 * Michaela Walsh - former program associate
 * Michael Northrop - directs the Sustainable Development grantmaking program
 * Rodman Clark Rockefeller
 * Thornton F. Bradshaw - former board member
 * R. Nicholas Burns - director
 * Jessica Bailey - program officer
 * Gerald O. Barney - former head of the Environmental and Population Programs
 * Hunter Lewis
 * Tom Kruse - program officer (democracy)

Contact

 * Web: http://www.rbf.org