Rockefeller Brothers Fund

rdf:langString Rockefeller Brothers Fund

rdf:langString Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Inc.

rdf:langString Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Inc.

rdf:langString John, Nelson, Laurance, Winthrop and David Rockefeller

rdf:langString Philanthropy for an Interdependent World

rdf:langString The Rockefeller Brothers Fund (RBF) is a philanthropic foundation created and run by members of the Rockefeller family. It was founded in New York City in 1940 as the primary philanthropic vehicle for the five third-generation Rockefeller brothers: John, Nelson, Laurance, Winthrop and David. It is distinct from the Rockefeller Foundation. The Rockefellers are an industrial, political and banking family that made one of the world's largest fortunes in the oil business during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Fund's stated mission is to "advance social change that contributes to a more just, sustainable, and peaceful world." The current president of RBF is Stephen Heintz, who was appointed to the post in 2000. Valerie Rockefeller serves as RBF's chairwoman. She succeeded Richard Rockefeller, the fifth child of David Rockefeller, who served as RBF's chairman until 2013. The Rockefeller Brothers Fund is part of the Steering Group of the , an international network of foundations and philanthropic organizations.