The Rockefeller Brothers Fund is a philanthropic organisation working to promote social change that contributes to a more just, sustainable, and peaceful world.
Through its grantmaking, the Fund supports efforts to expand knowledge, clarify values and critical choices, nurture creative expression, and shape public policy. The Fund is active globally, nationally, and locally in its home city of New York. Grant programs are organised around four themes: Democratic Practice; Sustainable Development; Peace and Security; and Human Advancement.
As a private foundation, the Fund strives to promote philanthropic excellence and to enhance the effectiveness of the nonprofit sector. Most grants run between $25,000 and $300,000, often payable over more than one year but typically not more than three. A preliminary letter of inquiry is recommended for an initial approach to the Fund for most program areas.