The Rockefeller Foundation

Big Bets, Real Results

Portfolio

An Institutional Report on Global Systems

Transformation, Catalytic Finance, and

Strategic Philanthropy

T H E R O C K E F E L L E R F O U N D A T I O N

Executive Overview: A Legacy of Impact

The Rockefeller Foundation's mission is to promote the well-being of

humanity throughout the world. By leveraging philanthropic capital as a

catalyst for systemic change, the Foundation addresses the root causes

of global crises.

Our Philosophy

Our 'Big Bets' philosophy focuses on

high-leverage

opportunities

where

catalytic investment can trigger massive,

scalable change. We don't just fund

projects; we transform systems.

Strategic Insight:

Philanthropic

capital is the world's most flexible

risk-capital. We use it to solve

problems that markets and

governments cannot address

alone.

Verified Scale

$1B+

Climate Commitment for a Green

Recovery

100+

Years of Philanthropic Leadership

70+

Countries Impacted Globally

PHILANTHROPIC INVESTMENT LIFECYCLE

1. STRATEGIZE

→

2. CATALYZE

→

3. MOBILIZE

→

4. TRANSFORM

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The Big Bets, Real Results Framework

The 'Big Bets' strategy is an evidence-

based approach to philanthropy. It

involves identifying sectors where a

specific intervention can create a 'tipping

point' for global progress.

Portfolio Governance

Our investment decision process involves

rigorous

impact

modeling,

risk

assessment, and long-term partnership

commitment.

CORE STRATEGIC PILLARS

Food Systems

Health Equity

Clean Energy

Climate Resilience

The Tipping Point Strategy

By focusing on sectors where a breakthrough is imminent, the Foundation ensures

that every dollar spent moves the needle on a global scale. This is the essence of a

"Big Bet"—high risk, but transformative reward.

Strategic Framework

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The Zero Gap Fund: Catalytic Finance

Launched to bridge the multi-trillion dollar gap in funding the UN

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Zero Gap Fund is the

Foundation’s impact investing vehicle.

Blended Capital Strategy

We provide 'first-loss' capital and credit

enhancements to reduce risk for private

investors,

unlocking

billions

for

development.

Investment Sectors

Healthcare Access

Climate Resilience

Financial Inclusion

Sustainable Infrastructure

CATALYTIC CAPITAL CASCADE

Rockefeller Equity (Risk Layer)

Development Finance (Mezzanine)

Institutional Debt (Senior)

•

Financial Innovation Portfolio

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Global Strategic Initiatives

Energy & Climate

Universal Energy Access: Supporting the Global

Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) to

bring green energy to emerging economies.

Health Equity

Food is Medicine & Health Equity: Integrating

nutrition into healthcare systems and

strengthening community health workers.

Digital Infrastructure

Digital Public Infrastructure & AI: Ensuring AI is

used to solve development challenges rather

than deepening the digital divide.

Climate Resilience

Climate Resilience: Scaling nature-based

solutions and climate-smart agriculture.

GLOBAL PRESENCE & PARTNERSHIP MAP

Strategic operations spanning the Americas, Africa, and Southeast Asia.

Implementation Roadmap

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Big Bets for America

Focusing on inclusive economic growth within the United States.

Strategic Pillars

Good Jobs

Expanding access to living-wage employment and

worker benefits.

Municipal Innovation

Partnering with mayors to revitalize regional

economies.

AI for Public Good

Supporting state and local governments in ethical

AI adoption.

Economic Opportunity Coalition

Aligning private sector power with public

sector goals to create inclusive wealth.

$20B+

Capital Aligned for Domestic Growth

Domestic Economic Strategy

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Impact Analysis & Governance

Capital Disbursement

Annual

grant-making

exceeding

hundreds of millions across global

portfolios.

ALLOCATION BY SECTOR

Health (35%)

Energy (25%)

Food (20%)

Innovation (20%)

Evaluation Methodology

We utilize a 'Systems-Level Metrics'

framework that goes beyond output

counts to measure true societal shift.

Accountability:

We utilize third-

party audits and rigorous data

science to verify every 'Big Bet'

outcome.

Data & Transparency

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Executive Outlook

Collective Action

Collaboration with the World Bank, WHO,

GEAPP, and local community-based

organizations.

The Foundation serves as a convener,

bringing together disparate sectors to

solve common goals.

Vision for 2030

Moving toward 2030, the Foundation is

intensifying its focus on the intersection

of Climate and Health.

Continuing to evolve the Big Bets

framework to meet emerging threats like

pandemic risks and AI displacement.

A Future of Universal Prosperity

"Our goal remains a world where the opportunity for health and

prosperity is universal."

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