The Laurance S Rockefeller Fund (5018)
The Laurance S Rockefeller Fund is a private foundation based in New York, New York. It reported 31 grants totaling $3,615,000 in 2024, supporting organizations whose work includes cancer care and research, national parks, environmental law, conservation, reproductive health, and public media.
The Laurance S Rockefeller Fund (5018) at a glance
In short: The Laurance S Rockefeller Fund (5018) gave $3.6M across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $117K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,615,000
- +108.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- +14.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $116,613
- +81.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $36,023,194
- +1.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (71% 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 The Laurance S Rockefeller Fund (5018)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The fund accepts unsolicited requests. The filing says applicants should submit an initial letter of inquiry; it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations, and it lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: The Rockefeller Trust Co De
Mailing address: 3711 Kennett Pike Ste 220, Wilmington, DE 19807
Phone: (302) 498-6000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Laurance S Rockefeller Fund (5018) funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center ($2.5M). Together the top 10 received $3.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 61 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund is based in New York, and 71% of its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in New York. The reported shares were 14% each for recipients in Washington, DC, and California, 1% for Washington state, and 0% for New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Laurance S Rockefeller Fund (5018) gives
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 195% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 181% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2021) to $3.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $3.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center New York, NY | General Support | $2,500,000 |
| National Park Foundation Washington, DC | General Support | $500,500 |
| Earthjustice San Francisco, CA | General Support | $500,000 |
| Scenic Hudson Inc Poughkeepsie, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| Evergreen Collaborative Seattle, WA | General Support | $20,000 |
| New York City Ballet Inc New York, NY | General Support | $6,000 |
| Sundance Nature Alliance Salt Lake City, UT | General Support | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc New York, NY | General Support | $3,000 |
| FOS Feminista New York, NY | General Support | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic Inc Hudson, NY | General Support | $3,000 |
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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 | $36,023,194 | $4,705,856 | $4,133,663 | $3,615,000 | 31 | $3,759,679 | $4,293,476 | $2,080,534 |
| 2023 | $35,533,812 | $447,938 | $2,183,681 | $1,735,000 | 27 | $1,833,179 | $677,412 | $1,816,403 |
| 2022 | $37,217,801 | $2,561,539 | $1,999,842 | $1,820,000 | 1 | $1,909,862 | $2,480,289 | $1,912,947 |
| 2021 | $36,699,716 | $2,173,948 | $1,431,333 | $1,225,000 | 1 | $1,288,946 | $2,103,936 | $2,179,074 |
| 2020 | $35,964,178 | $3,267,524 | $1,655,240 | $1,495,000 | 1 | — | $3,197,832 | $1,930,282 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Laurance S Rockefeller Fund (5018) reported a distributable amount of $2.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in varied fields. For example, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center describes its mission as leadership in cancer prevention, treatment, and cure through patient care, outreach, research, and education. The National Park Foundation says it raises private support and builds partnerships to protect and enhance America’s national parks. Earthjustice describes its work as using law and partnerships to protect health and nature, advance clean energy, and combat climate change.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund reported 31 grants totaling $3,615,000. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $2,500,000, with a median of $1,500. The largest awards were $2,500,000 to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, $500,500 to the National Park Foundation, and $500,000 to Earthjustice. Other reported grants included $50,000 to Scenic Hudson Inc and $20,000 to Evergreen Collaborative. The listed grants were for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ellen R C Pomeroy as director and president; James S Sligar as director, secretary, and treasurer; and Douglas Horne as director.
The Laurance S Rockefeller Fund (5018) is led by Ellen R. C. Pomeroy, Director & President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ellen R. C. Pomeroy
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$50K (2020) → $46K (2024)
Douglas Horne
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James S. Sligar
Director, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $46K, to Ellen R C Pomeroy (Director, President).
Frequently asked questions about The Laurance S Rockefeller Fund (5018)
How much does The Laurance S Rockefeller Fund (5018) give each year?
The Laurance S Rockefeller Fund (5018) gave $3.6M across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.7M across 27 grants.
What is The Laurance S Rockefeller Fund (5018)'s typical grant size?
The Laurance S Rockefeller Fund (5018)'s median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $116,613, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Laurance S Rockefeller Fund (5018) give grants?
The Laurance S Rockefeller Fund (5018) gives mostly in New York: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (14%) and California (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (11 grants) and Princeton, NJ (3 grants).
Does The Laurance S Rockefeller Fund (5018) give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Laurance S Rockefeller Fund (5018)'s 2024 grants with a stated purpose (31 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Laurance S Rockefeller Fund (5018)'s largest grantees?
The Laurance S Rockefeller Fund (5018)'s largest 2024 grantees include Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center ($2,500,000), National Park Foundation ($500,500) and Earthjustice ($500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Laurance S Rockefeller Fund (5018)?
The Laurance S Rockefeller Fund (5018) reported $36.0M 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 $2.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Laurance S Rockefeller Fund (5018) fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in varied fields. For example, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center describes its mission as leadership in cancer prevention, treatment, and cure through patient care, outreach, research, and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Laurance S Rockefeller Fund (5018)?
The fund accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Laurance S Rockefeller Fund (5018)'s EIN?
The Laurance S Rockefeller Fund (5018)'s EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4192256. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Laurance S Rockefeller Fund (5018) accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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 October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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