Rockefeller Foundation

The Rockefeller Foundation (pronounced: Rock-uh-fell-er Foun-day-shun) is a private foundation based in New York City, United States. It was established by the Rockefeller family in 1913 to promote the well-being of humanity throughout the world. The foundation operates both domestically and internationally and is known for its contributions to public health, medical education, and scientific research.

Etymology

The Rockefeller Foundation is named after its founder, John D. Rockefeller, an American business magnate and philanthropist. The term "foundation" (from Latin fundatio, from fundare, meaning "to lay a base or foundation") refers to an entity established to provide ongoing support for or to carry out a charitable purpose.

History

The Rockefeller Foundation was chartered in 1913 by John D. Rockefeller, along with his son John D. Rockefeller Jr., and Frederick Taylor Gates, Rockefeller's business and philanthropic advisor. The foundation's initial focus was on public health and medical education, which included the creation of the Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health and the Harvard School of Public Health.

Related Terms

Philanthropy: The desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed especially by the generous donation of money to good causes.
Public Health: The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and individuals.
Medical Education: Education related to the practice of being a medical practitioner, either the initial training to become a doctor or further training thereafter.
Scientific Research: The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.

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