Rockefeller Archive Center
The Rockefeller Archive Center (RAC), based in Sleepy Hollow, New York, preserves and provides access to historical records of philanthropy and other efforts to work for the public good. Established in 1974, it supports research and learning through its archival collections and related research and engagement activities.
Rockefeller Archive Center at a glance
In short: Rockefeller Archive Center gave $151K across 49 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $151,339
- -14.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 49
- -31.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,089
- +24.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,890
- Total assets
- $188,509,169
- +5.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (15% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Rockefeller Archive Center
- How to Apply
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Individuals should contact the RAC about the relevant collection and proposed research before applying. The RAC’s 2024 filing describes a four-page application submitted by mail or email, with a November 15 annual deadline, but the current program information says applications for the two currently administered stipends are accepted at any time.
- Contact
Application contact: Andrea Cadornigara Administrator
Mailing address: 15 Dayton Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591
Phone: (914) 366-6309
Email: racstipend@rockarch.org
Website: https://www.rockarch.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Rockefeller Archive Center
RAC: Research Stipend Grant Program
Rockefeller Archive Center
Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Special Stipend to Support Research in the Paul Ehrlich Collection Grant
Rockefeller Archive Center
Amount
Up to US $4,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
The Commonwealth Fund’s Paul Engel Memorial Award Program
Rockefeller Archive Center
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Rockefeller Archive Center funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Johnny Goshen ($7K). Together the top 10 received $52K.
Grant Size Distribution
188 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 188 grants of 188 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The RAC’s research stipends are open to applicants from any country. Its 2025 grant recipients included people in multiple states and locations, but the available state-share data are incomplete.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 49 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Rockefeller Archive Center gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2021) to $176K (2024). In 2025 it made 49 grants totaling $151K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Johnny Goshen Oak Ridge, TN | Reimbursement of Travel | $7,200 |
| Carmen Crozier | Reimbursement of Travel | $5,000 |
| Georgina Arnott | Reimbursement of Travel | $5,000 |
| Sarah C Mellors Decatur, GA | Reimbursement of Travel | $5,000 |
| Taylor Cozzens Dobson, NC | Reimbursement of Travel | $5,000 |
| Vojtech Pojar | Reimbursement of Travel | $5,000 |
| Zhen Cheng | Reimbursement of Travel | $5,000 |
| Sandip Kana | Reimbursement of Travel | $4,983 |
| Fabian Offert Goleta, CA | Reimbursement of Travel | $4,837 |
| Simon Werner | Reimbursement of Travel | $4,734 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The RAC files Form 990-PF as a private foundation.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $188,509,169 | $11,531,802 | $11,797,262 | $151,339 | 49 | $9,905,391 | $7,980,539 |
| 2024 | $178,830,690 | $10,037,597 | $10,628,330 | $176,047 | 71 | $10,169,749 | $7,666,126 |
| 2023 | $177,773,723 | $9,553,648 | $9,612,885 | $110,286 | 41 | $8,195,762 | $7,059,447 |
| 2022 | $185,353,550 | $8,365,614 | $9,346,658 | $47,192 | 18 | $6,758,992 | $6,023,566 |
| 2021 | $198,097,366 | $11,995,066 | $8,218,182 | $34,890 | 9 | — | $5,795,062 |
| 2020 | $154,254,592 | $7,949,779 | $8,408,076 | $106,750 | 38 | — | $5,698,310 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The RAC’s mission is to collect, manage, preserve, and provide broad and equitable access to historical records of philanthropy and other efforts to work on behalf of the public good, inspiring critical analysis and contributing knowledge to diverse learning communities.
Its external research support includes travel and accommodation reimbursements for individual researchers working with RAC collections. The RAC currently administers the Commonwealth Fund’s Paul Engel Memorial Award Program and a special stipend for research in the Paul Ehrlich Collection. The RAC says its general research stipends will not be offered in 2027.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the RAC reported 49 grants totaling $151,339. The median grant was $2,890; awards ranged from $94 to $7,200. The listed 2025 grants were for travel reimbursement. Among the largest were $7,200 to Johnny Goshen and $5,000 each to Carmen Crozier, Georgina Arnott, Sarah C. Mellors, Taylor Cozzens, Vojtech Pojar, and Zhen Cheng.
The RAC’s current programs offer individuals up to $5,000 for short-term research using the Commonwealth Fund collections and up to $4,000 for research in the Paul Ehrlich Collection. Researchers of any level and from any country may apply to either program. For the Commonwealth Fund award, prospective applicants should first describe their proposed research to RAC staff, who can help identify relevant materials and estimate the time needed. For the Ehrlich stipend, prospective applicants should contact the RAC with an initial research description; a formal request and two recommendation letters are required. The Ehrlich application may be submitted at any time, and awards are made within one month after both letters are received. These awards reimburse travel and accommodation expenses for research at the RAC; they are not institutional awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jack Meyers as president. Trustees listed are Stephen Heintz, Ira Katznelson, Richard Lifton, Rajiv Shah, Megan Sniffin-Marinoff, Joseph Pierson, Joseph Betancourt, and Alondra Nelson.
Rockefeller Archive Center is led by Jack Meyers, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jack Meyers
President
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$305K (2020) → $347K (2025)
Ira Katznelson
Trustee
Trustee → Chair, 2021
Chair → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Sniffin-Marinoff
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rajiv Shah
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Lifton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Heintz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Pierson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alondra Nelson
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Betancourt
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: James A. Smith (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: David Rockefeller Jr. (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Neil Rudenstine (2020) — Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $347K, to Jack Meyers (President).
Frequently asked questions about Rockefeller Archive Center
How much does Rockefeller Archive Center give each year?
Rockefeller Archive Center gave $151K across 49 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $176K across 71 grants.
What is Rockefeller Archive Center's typical grant size?
Rockefeller Archive Center's median grant in 2025 was $2,890, and its average grant was $3,089, across 49 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Rockefeller Archive Center give grants?
Rockefeller Archive Center's top state is New York, with 15% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was California (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (4 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Bronx, NY (2 grants).
Does Rockefeller Archive Center give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 49 grants with a stated purpose on Rockefeller Archive Center's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Reimbursement of Travel" (49 grants).
Who are Rockefeller Archive Center's largest grantees?
Rockefeller Archive Center's largest 2025 grantees include Johnny Goshen ($7,200), Carmen Crozier ($5,000) and Georgina Arnott ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 11% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Rockefeller Archive Center?
Rockefeller Archive Center reported $188.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $11.5M.
What does Rockefeller Archive Center fund?
The RAC’s mission is to collect, manage, preserve, and provide broad and equitable access to historical records of philanthropy and other efforts to work on behalf of the public good, inspiring critical analysis and contributing knowledge to diverse learning communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rockefeller Archive Center?
Individuals should contact the RAC about the relevant collection and proposed research before applying. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rockefeller Archive Center's EIN?
Rockefeller Archive Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8030810. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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