Discover the inner workings of a pioneering philanthropic foundation.
This edition presents the Rockefeller Foundation’s own account in response to a national inquiry, outlining its structure, leadership, and procedures. Readers gain a window into how a major charity organizes funds, selects directors, and governs its investments and operations with care and accountability.
The material focuses on organization and governance, detailing questions and answers about the board, officers, subsidiary bodies, and the rules that guide spending, investments, and reporting. It emphasizes transparency, describing how officers are chosen, how funds are appropriated, and how the foundation maintains oversight through its committees. The content also highlights collaboration across fields and countries, including the formation of commissions and international efforts tied to public health and education.
- How the foundation is organized, including board terms, classes, and officer duties
- How funds are controlled, invested, and approved for expenditure
- The role of committees and subsidiary organizations in guiding strategy
- The framework for annual reporting, taxation, and governance compliance
Ideal for readers of history, philanthropy, and public administration who want a practical view of how a major foundation operates behind the scenes.Ideal for readers of history, philanthropy, and public administration who want a practical view of how a major foundation operates behind the scenes.