Grantmaking public charity · EIN 13-3615533
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc
New York, NY
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc is a public charity that makes grants based in New York, NY. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $295M in grants paid across 2,669 grants, with $891M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Invest in Our Land LLC, Omega Institute and Church World Service Inc.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Rockefeller philanthropy advisors has a strong commitment to accountability and sound governance, as expressed in its by-laws and board of directors policies and procedures. to reduce the likelihood that grants recommended or administered by rockefeller philanthropy advisors, inc., will be diverted for inappropriate purposes, the organization has adopted general principles, practices, and due diligence procedures that include compliance with irs guidelines and other industry best practices and more specifically include the following: 1. assessing charitable purpose and intent. 2. conducting an anti-terrorism screen. 3. verifying exempt status. 4. completing a risk assessment and, if necessary, a more detailedreview. 5. creation of written agreements. 6. monitoring for compliance post-grant based on individual circumstances for both program and financial reporting. to the extent, that rockefeller philanthropy advisors makes grants to individuals (as part of a sponsored project), it requires grantees to comply with board approved policy on grants to individuals, including: sign a grant agreement and commit to having quarterly calls with rockefeller staff to share updates on the status of the project and provide information to support the funder's engagement. in addition, the grantees are required to complete year end narrative and financial reports on their project activities, deliverables, impact and learning. part iii: in calendar year 2024, rockefeller philanthropy advisors
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Rockefeller philanthropy advisors aims to accelerate philanthropy in pursuit of a just world
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invest in Our Land LLC | Dover, DE | Agriculture & Food, Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, Community Improvement & Capacity Building | $9,205,000 |
| Omega Institute | Rhinebeck, NY | Education, Human Services | $6,500,000 |
| Church World Service Inc | New York, NY | Agriculture & Food, Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, Human Services, Religion | $5,050,110 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | New York, NY | Human Services, Science & Technology | $4,845,643 |
| World Resources Institute | Washington, DC | Social Science, Environment, Science & Technology, Environment, Science & Technology, Social Science, Environment, Environment, Environment, Agriculture & Food, | $4,321,172 |
| Girls Educational and Mentoring Services | New York, NY | Youth Development | $3,200,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy | Washington, DC | Environment | $3,127,275 |
| Sustainable Markets Foundation | New York, NY | Environment, Youth Development | $3,077,737 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Bronx, NY | Animal-Related, Environment | $3,029,046 |
| Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives | Berkeley, CA | Environment | $2,837,300 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Inc | New York, NY | Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, Environment, Agriculture & Food, Environment, Environment | $2,705,000 |
| Rare | Arlington, VA | Environment, Environment, Agriculture & Food | $2,457,499 |
| Council for Watershed Health | Pasadena, CA | Environment | $2,229,241 |
| Radio Milwaukee Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Arts, Culture & Humanities, Information and Communications | $2,184,095 |
| Climate Arc Inc | Kent County, DE | Environment | $2,107,530 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | Education, Environment, Youth Development | $2,080,242 |
| Community Reinvestment Fund Inc | Minneapolis, MN | Community Improvement & Capacity Building, Education | $2,000,000 |
| The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County | San Luis Obispo, CA | Education | $1,933,027 |
| Kashif Incubator Inc | Brooklyn, NY | Arts, Culture & Humanities | $1,900,000 |
| National Immigration Law Center | Los Angeles, CA | Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, Community Improvement & Capacity Building, Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, Community Improvement & Capacity Buil | $1,841,500 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | Washington, DC | Environment, Agriculture & Food, Environment, Environment, Environment, Environment, Animal-Related, Environment, Environment, Environment, Environment, Environ | $1,750,055 |
| Caring Across Generations | New York, NY | Arts, Culture & Humanities, Community Improvement & Capacity Building, Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, Health Ca | $1,730,000 |
| Carnegie Learning Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | Education, Science & Technology | $1,700,000 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, PA | Education | $1,700,000 |
| Oceana Inc | Washington, DC | Agriculture & Food, Environment, Environment, Animal-Related, Environment | $1,675,000 |
The 25 largest of 2,669 grants listed on the return. 1,483 grants to individuals ($1.71M) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- New York$64.4M · 195 grants
- District of Columbia$45.3M · 127 grants
- California$44.2M · 187 grants
- Delaware$11.5M · 5 grants
- Pennsylvania$8.68M · 37 grants
- Virginia$7.99M · 28 grants
- Maryland$7.21M · 21 grants
- Illinois$6.92M · 40 grants
- Texas$6.63M · 45 grants
- Ohio$6.6M · 25 grants
- Minnesota$6.56M · 18 grants
- Massachusetts$5.97M · 38 grants
Quick answers
Does Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $294,999,780 in grants paid (2,669 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Invest in Our Land LLC (DE), $9.21M, Omega Institute (NY), $6.5M, Church World Service Inc (NY), $5.05M, International Rescue Committee Inc (NY), $4.85M and World Resources Institute (DC), $4.32M.