The General Education Board (GEB) was established in 1903 by John D. Rockefeller. Its broad charter was to sponsor and support aid to education in the United States “without distinction of race, sex or creed.” The influential figure in the creation and scope of the GEB was Frederick T. What […]
Rockefeller’s commitment to philanthropic giving created a lasting legacy. Rockefeller gave away more than $540 million in his lifetime, including funding toward medical research, addressing poverty in the South, and educational efforts for African Americans. His son, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. What was John Rockefeller remembered for? John D. Rockefeller […]
Rockefeller University Former names The Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research (1901–1958) The Rockefeller Institute (1958–1965) Established 1901 Founder John D. Rockefeller Endowment $2.32 billion (2020) President Richard P. Lifton Who owns the Rockefeller Foundation? The Rockefeller family helped lead the foundation in its early years, but later limited itself to […]
The RF was established in 1913 by Standard Oil magnate John D Rockefeller “to promote the well-being of mankind throughout the world”. His efforts were part of a new American movement of “scientific philanthropy”, launched by Scottish-born steel mogul Andrew Carnegie in his 1889 essay “The Gospel of Wealth”. How […]
It was established by the Rockefeller family in New York State on May 14, 1913, when its charter was formally accepted by the New York State Legislature. The foundation was started by Standard Oil co-founder John D. Rockefeller (“Senior”), along with his son John D. How was the Rockefeller Foundation […]
$120 Trillion US Dollars. Genghis Khan’s Net Worth adjusted for present-day is $120 Trillion US Dollars, which will make him the richest person on the planet (Genghis Khan’s wealth is equal to 3-times the combined net worth of all the companies in the world). Who is richer Mansa Musa or […]
“Mansa Musa Of Mali May Have Been The Richest Person In History.” Accessed April 8, 2021. Ancient Origins. “The War of the Two Brothers: The Division and Downfall of the Inca Empire.” Accessed April 8, 2021. Who was the richest man of all time? Mansa MusaMansa Musa (1280-1337) – Wealth […]
Location 200 Lake Road, Pocantico Hills, New York Coordinates 41°05′22.6″N 73°50′40″W Area 3,400 acres (1,380 ha) Built 1913 Significant dates Where do the Rockefellers live? The Manhattan home on the Upper East Side. “Hudson Pines,” the country home set on 75 acres in Westchester County. “Ringing Point,” the summer home […]
It was finished in 1913 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1976. Today, Kykuit is one of America’s most famous private residences. Ten or so Rockefeller families still live within the estate, but much of the land has been donated to the state of New York. Do Rockefellers still […]
Did You Know Cleveland’s World Famous Euclid Avenue, Millionaire’s Row contained over 300 mansions, about 250 up at any one time? Many were built and torn down, property sold and a new one was built. Where did the Rockefellers have homes? The Manhattan home on the Upper East Side. “Hudson […]
3,400 acres. Rockefeller Jr., and enriched by the art collection of the third-generation scion, Governor of New York, and Vice President of the United States, Nelson Rockefeller, it was home to four generations of the family. Coordinates 41°05′22.6″N 73°50′40″W Area 3,400 acres (1,380 ha) Built 1913 Significant dates How big […]
Be honest and trustworthy Rockefeller never fudged numbers or used ambiguous language to twist the truth, writes Chernow, and he made sure to repay loans without delay. This inspired a strong allegiance from bankers who, at many points in Rockefeller’s career, helped rescue the oil magnate’s business. What personality type […]
Rockefeller, who founded Standard Oil in 1870, are exiting the family business. The Rockefeller Family Fund, a charity that supports causes related to the environment, economic justice and other issues, is liquidating its investments in fossil fuel companies, including Exxon Mobil (XOM). Do the Rockefellers own any oil companies? John […]
A Baptist preacher once encouraged him to “make as much money as he could, and then give away as much as he could“. Later in his life, Rockefeller recalled: “It was at this moment, that the financial plan of my life was formed”. Money making was considered by him a […]
John Davison Rockefeller Sr. (July 8, 1839 – May 23, 1937) was an American business magnate and philanthropist. He has been widely considered the wealthiest American of all time and the richest person in modern history. Who was the richest man of all time? Mansa MusaMansa Musa (1280-1337) – Wealth […]