Rockefeller Foundation
/ˈrɒkəfelə faʊndeɪʃn/
/ˈrɑːkəfelər faʊndeɪʃn/
- a large US organization providing money for projects that help society. It was established in 1913 by John D Rockefeller and supports research in medical science, farming and social issues. These include problems of hunger, education, social equality and the environment.
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