Rockefeller Foundation, Philanthropic organization in the United States
The Rockefeller Foundation is a private foundation based in New York City, established by the six-generation Rockefeller family.
Founded in 1913, it is one of America's oldest private foundations and one of the few with strong international reach.
The foundation has been instrumental in eradicating hookworm and yellow fever, and has made significant contributions to public health and medical education.
It operates both within the United States and around the world, funding projects that aim to improve health, strengthen economies, and enhance education.
The foundation was the principal sponsor for the construction of the United Nations headquarters.
Location: New York City
Inception: 1913
Founders: John D. Rockefeller, Frederick Taylor Gates, John D. Rockefeller Jr.
Website: rockefellerfoundation.org
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