The Rockefeller Foundation is a philanthropic organization and private foundation based at 420 Fifth Avenue, New York City. It was founded by John D. Rockefeller ("Senior"), along with his son John D. Rockefeller, Jr. ("Junior"), and Senior's principal business and philanthropic advisor, Frederick Taylor Gates, in New York State May 14, 1913, when its charter was formally accepted by the New York State Legislature. Its stated mission is "to promote the well-being of mankind throughout the world."
Rockefeller Foundation was created in 1913.
The Rockefeller foundation was founded in the year 1913 by John D. Rockefeller, John D. Rockefeller and Fredrick Taylor Gates. This is a non-operating private foundation, worth $3.4 billion as at 2009.
Hugh Hollingsworth Smith has written: 'Life's a pleasant institution' -- subject(s): Biography, Health officers, History, Rockefeller Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation. International Health Division
Willem Hendrik Gispen has written: 'Rockefeller en Utrecht' -- subject(s): Rudolf Magnus Instituut (Utrecht, Netherlands), Rockefeller Foundation, History
The address of the Cue Art Foundation is: 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112-0015
John D Rockefeller was a co-founder of the Standard Oil Company and also the founder of the Rockefeller Foundation. He was also the founder of the Rockefeller Center. He was the first American citizen to have a wealth over a billion dollars. At one point the Standard Oil Company was the largest oil refinery in the world.
The Filipino national,Dr. Prescillano Zamora was a Rockefeller Foundation member at Cornell University and is recognized for his work as a botanist and environmentalist.
American Cancer Society was founded. Income tax was first collected by the U.S. Government. Canberra became the capital of Australia. Rockefeller Foundation founded with initial donation of 100 Million dollars from John T. Rockefeller. Maurice J. Lee was born.
Both Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller were titans of industry during the Gilded Age in the late 19th century, known for their immense wealth and influence. Both men made their fortunes in different industries - Carnegie in steel and Rockefeller in oil. Carnegie was a proponent of philanthropy and funded the establishment of public libraries, while Rockefeller focused on creating a systematic approach to his philanthropy through the Rockefeller Foundation.
He was an industrialist and philanthropist. He also founded Standard Oil, the University of Chicago and the Rockefeller Foundation.
S D Rockefeller holdings is owned by a "Supriem Rockefeller" (who legally changed his name from Kris Raynes). S D Rockefeller holdings is in no way, shape, or form associated with the Rockefeller family, or Rockefeller Financial. Kris Raynes/Supriem Rockefeller has absolutely no relation to or affiliation with the Rockefeller family, Rockefeller Financial, Rockefeller Trust, Rockefeller and Co. S D Rockefeller holdings was registered in 2003, and has never reported a profit or paid any taxes.
His father John D. Rockefeller III was the brother of Nelson Rockefeller so it makes him his uncle.