John D. Rockefeller Jr.

John D. Rockefeller Jr. was an American businessman and philanthropist who expanded the Rockefeller family’s charitable work and financed major conservation and historic-preservation projects.

Rockefeller Foundation: A philanthropic foundation established in 1913 to promote the well-being of humanity worldwide. He helped establish and govern the foundation that became a major vehicle for Rockefeller family philanthropy.
John D. Rockefeller: An American industrialist who founded Standard Oil and became one of the wealthiest people in history. His father’s fortune and example formed the basis of Junior’s inheritance and charitable work.
Philanthropy: The use of private resources to promote public welfare or social goals. His career exemplifies organized giving on a national and international scale.
National Park Service: A federal agency established in 1916 to manage national parks and other protected sites. His donations and land acquisitions strengthened the park system the agency administers.
Rockefeller Brothers Fund: A philanthropic foundation founded in 1940 by the five sons of John D. Rockefeller Jr. His sons continued the family’s philanthropic tradition through this independent foundation.
Abby Aldrich Rockefeller: An American art patron and co-founder of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. His wife shared his philanthropic life and helped establish the Museum of Modern Art.
Historic preservation: The protection and repair of buildings, sites, and objects valued for their historical significance. He funded preservation as a way to retain and interpret the nation’s past.
Museum of Modern Art: A New York City museum devoted to modern and contemporary art. His wife and other family members helped found the museum within their philanthropic network.
Grand Teton National Park: A national park in northwestern Wyoming encompassing the Teton Range and Jackson Hole. His land purchases helped enable the park’s expansion in the 1940s.
Nelson Rockefeller: An American politician and philanthropist who served as governor of New York and vice president of the United States. His son carried the family’s public service and philanthropic influence into elected office.

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