Power Givers
These donors blend generosity with thoughtful activism to make contributions that count
Cause: Art and conservation. Carrying on a family tradition of generosity, Rockefeller pledged $100 million each to the Museum of Modern Art and Rockefeller University, both in New York City. He has also funded many conservation projects.
Impact: The Rockefeller family has supported the Museum of Modern Art since its inception. The recent gift to Rockefeller University, the largest in the school's history, is aimed primarily at scientific research.
View the full list for "Power Givers"Latest Lists
Most Popular »
- Five Things the U.S. Can Learn from China
- The H1N1 Pandemic: Is a Second Wave Possible?
- Uganda's Anti-Gay Bill: Inspired by the U.S.
- Facebook's Secret Code
- The Growing Backlash Against Overparenting
- Tiger Gets Mulligan from the TV Networks
- The Pros and Cons of Expanding Medicare
- Europe vs. Google: The Next Chapter
- The Top 10 FAILs of 2009
- The Troubles at Kroger: Frugal Consumers
- Uganda's Anti-Gay Bill: Inspired by the U.S.
- The Pros and Cons of Expanding Medicare
- The Job Market: Is a College Degree Worth Less?
- The Troubles at Kroger: Frugal Consumers
- GM's New Leaders: Ambitious for Change
- Disney's Princess: A Breakthrough for Curly Hair
- Facebook's Secret Code
- Europe vs. Google: The Next Chapter
- For Africans Seeking Asylum in Israel, Dangers Abound
- Will Fashion's Biggest Names Kiss the Runway Goodbye?
RSS