The Laurance S Rockefeller Fund (5018)
The Laurance S Rockefeller Fund is a private grantmaking foundation based in New York City. Established in 2006, the organization operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity with minimal staff (1 employee on record). The fund was created to continue the philanthropic legacy of Laurance Spelman Rockefeller.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$36.0M
+1.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.6M
+108.4% YoY
Grant Count
31
+14.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$117K
+81.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization has not provided a formal mission statement to public databases. However, based on Laurance Rockefeller's philanthropic interests and legacy, the fund's work reflects his priorities in conservation, recreation, and ecological concerns.
Grantmaking
Recent grantmaking activity includes support through the Laurance & Mary Rockefeller Fund at the Vermont Community Foundation, which announced $63,500 in grants to support Woodstock and surrounding communities in Vermont.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund has demonstrated grantmaking activity in Vermont, particularly supporting organizations serving Woodstock and its surrounding communities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $35.5 million
- Revenue: $448,000
- Expenses: $2.18 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
The organization files Form 990-PF (Private Foundation tax return) with the IRS.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $36,023,194 | $35,533,812 | $37,217,801 |
| Revenue | $4,705,856 | $447,938 | $2,561,539 |
| Expenses | $4,133,663 | $2,183,681 | $1,999,842 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,759,679 | $1,833,179 | $1,909,862 |
| Net Investment Income | $4,293,476 | $677,412 | $2,480,289 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,080,534 | $1,816,403 | $1,912,947 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELLEN R C POMEROY | DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT | 1 | $46,200 |
| JAMES S SLIGAR | DIRECTOR,SECRETARY,TREASURER | 1 | — |
| DOUGLAS HORNE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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