Peggy McGrath Rockefeller Foundation
The Peggy McGrath Rockefeller Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing describes work centered on sustainable agriculture, small-scale farms, and the Hudson Valley communities around them.
Peggy McGrath Rockefeller Foundation at a glance
In short: Peggy McGrath Rockefeller Foundation gave $20K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,400
- +2814.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +450.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,855
- +429.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $17,251,319
- -2.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Peggy McGrath Rockefeller Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1 Rockefeller Plaza Room 2500, New York, NY 10020
Phone: (212) 649-5621
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Peggy McGrath Rockefeller Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Columbia Land Conservancy ($5K). Together the top 10 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 33 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in New York, NY. In 2024, 98% of its grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 2% to recipients in Massachusetts. Its filing describes work with small-scale farms and communities in the Hudson Valley.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Peggy McGrath Rockefeller Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $700 (2023) to $166K (2020). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia Land Conservancy Chatham, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Hawthorne Valley Farmscape Ecology Project Ghent, NY | General Support | $3,000 |
| CMH Foundation Hudson, NY | General Support | $2,500 |
| Livingston Pumper Company No 1 Livingston, NY | General Support | $2,500 |
| Zion Community Food Pantry Hudson, NY | General Support | $2,000 |
| Churchtown Fire Company Hudson, NY | General Support | $1,000 |
| Germantown Hose Company Germantown, NY | General Support | $1,000 |
| Germantown Library Germantown, NY | General Support | $1,000 |
| Livingston Free Library Livingston, NY | General Support | $1,000 |
| The Olana Partnership Hudson, NY | General Support | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,251,319 | $2,903,683 | $3,611,666 | $20,400 | 11 | $3,755,596 | $197,773 | $108,328 |
| 2023 | $17,596,264 | $4,121,276 | $3,548,896 | $700 | 2 | $3,832,759 | $2,109,272 | $137,075 |
| 2022 | $17,272,124 | $4,607,384 | $3,397,160 | $14,850 | 9 | $2,500,144 | $873,704 | $28,550 |
| 2021 | $16,278,993 | $1,905,197 | $4,501,500 | — | — | $3,503,627 | $211,412 | $67,072 |
| 2020 | $18,709,840 | $3,582,490 | $4,565,948 | $165,750 | 11 | — | $140,550 | $80,545 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Peggy McGrath Rockefeller Foundation reported a distributable amount of $108K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that sustainable agriculture is fundamental to its mission. It conducts on-farm research and works for the social, economic, and cultural enrichment of small-scale farms and surrounding Hudson Valley communities as a model of sustainable agriculture.
Its 2024 grants included support for a range of organizations. Columbia Land Conservancy describes itself as a land trust working in Columbia County, NY, to bring people together to conserve, appreciate, and enjoy land. The Olana Partnership says it preserves and interprets Frederic Church’s Olana, while Germantown Library says it provides resources to support community members’ knowledge, enlightenment, and enjoyment.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $20,400 through 11 grants. Grants ranged from $400 to $5,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest awards were $5,000 to Columbia Land Conservancy, $3,000 to Hawthorne Valley Farmscape Ecology Project, and $2,500 each to CMH Foundation and Livingston Pumper Company No 1. Other grants included $2,000 to Zion Community Food Pantry and $1,000 each to Churchtown Fire Company, Germantown Hose Company, Germantown Library, Livingston Free Library, and The Olana Partnership. Natick Community Organic Farm received $400.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Rockefeller Jr as president; Abby Rockefeller, Peggy Dulany, Susan Rockefeller, and Manya Rubinstein as directors; Jeanna Lui as treasurer; and Katie Vinci as secretary.
Peggy McGrath Rockefeller Foundation is led by David Rockefeller Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Rockefeller Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Abby Rockefeller
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Manya Rubinstein
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peggy Dulany
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Rockefeller
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeanna Lui
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Vinci
Secretary
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Peggy McGrath Rockefeller Foundation
How much does Peggy McGrath Rockefeller Foundation give each year?
Peggy McGrath Rockefeller Foundation gave $20K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $700 across 2 grants.
What is Peggy McGrath Rockefeller Foundation's typical grant size?
Peggy McGrath Rockefeller Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,855, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Peggy McGrath Rockefeller Foundation give grants?
Peggy McGrath Rockefeller Foundation gives mostly in New York: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Hudson, NY (4 grants), Livingston, NY (2 grants) and Germantown, NY (2 grants).
Does Peggy McGrath Rockefeller Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Peggy McGrath Rockefeller Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Peggy McGrath Rockefeller Foundation's largest grantees?
Peggy McGrath Rockefeller Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Columbia Land Conservancy ($5,000), Hawthorne Valley Farmscape Ecology Project ($3,000) and CMH Foundation ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Peggy McGrath Rockefeller Foundation?
Peggy McGrath Rockefeller Foundation reported $17.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $108K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Peggy McGrath Rockefeller Foundation fund?
The foundation states that sustainable agriculture is fundamental to its mission. It conducts on-farm research and works for the social, economic, and cultural enrichment of small-scale farms and surrounding Hudson Valley communities as a model of sustainable agriculture. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Peggy McGrath Rockefeller Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Peggy McGrath Rockefeller Foundation's EIN?
Peggy McGrath Rockefeller Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2261050. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Peggy McGrath Rockefeller Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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