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        • With a legacy of more than 50 years devoted to the prosperity and growth in Arkansas, we know that together, we can make a better, brighter future for all Arkansans. Our ultimate goal is a thriving and prosperous Arkansas that benefits all Arkansans.

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        • The Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation is a catalyst and champion for the creation of just and fair systems that will give every Arkansas access to a living wage, the support of an excellent educational system and the opportunity for their family to thrive and prosper.

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        • The Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation committed to funding movement building, narrative change, policy and advocacy, innovation, and systems change strategies that advance economic, educational, social, ethnic, and racial equity for all Arkansans.

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  • ABOUT
        • ABOUT WRF

        • With a legacy of more than 50 years devoted to the prosperity and growth in Arkansas, we know that together, we can make a better, brighter future for all Arkansans. Our ultimate goal is a thriving and prosperous Arkansas that benefits all Arkansans.

        • Mission and Vision
        • People
        • WRF History
        • Annual Reports
        • Governor Winthrop Rockefeller

  • PRIORITIES
        • OUR PRIORITIES

        • The Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation is a catalyst and champion for the creation of just and fair systems that will give every Arkansas access to a living wage, the support of an excellent educational system and the opportunity for their family to thrive and prosper.

        • Economic Equity
        • Educational Equity
        • Social, Ethnic and Racial Equity
        • AR EQUITY 2025

  • GRANTEES
        • GRANTEES

        • The Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation committed to funding movement building, narrative change, policy and advocacy, innovation, and systems change strategies that advance economic, educational, social, ethnic, and racial equity for all Arkansans.

        • How We Work
        • Grants Database
        • How to Apply
        • SUPPORTING OUR GRANTEES

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  • INSIGHTS
        • INSIGHTS

        • We embrace the learning process in gathering crucial information that informs how our systems came to be and how we can boldly affect change.

        • Equity Reports
        • Resource Directory
        • BUILDING BLOCKS OF EQUITY

          Woman sharing in a group meeting
  • LATEST
        • LATEST

        • Get the inside scoop on the latest news, happenings, announcements and progress updates from our foundation.

        • Learn the Latest
        • Media
        • Relentless Pursuit Podcast
        • Recent Posts

          • Investing in Change: How WRF Partners with CDFIs to Build a More Just Economy
          • PhilanthroBeginnings: My First 6 Months
          • WRF Announces Starshine Summit
          • An Open Letter to Women Leaders, Dreamers, & Healers
          • Women’s History Month Means Creating Futures Where Women Thrive
  • CAREERS
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  • ABOUT
        • ABOUT WRF

        • With a legacy of more than 50 years devoted to the prosperity and growth in Arkansas, we know that together, we can make a better, brighter future for all Arkansans. Our ultimate goal is a thriving and prosperous Arkansas that benefits all Arkansans.

        • Mission and Vision
        • People
        • WRF History
        • Annual Reports
        • Governor Winthrop Rockefeller

  • PRIORITIES
        • OUR PRIORITIES

        • The Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation is a catalyst and champion for the creation of just and fair systems that will give every Arkansas access to a living wage, the support of an excellent educational system and the opportunity for their family to thrive and prosper.

        • Economic Equity
        • Educational Equity
        • Social, Ethnic and Racial Equity
        • AR EQUITY 2025

  • GRANTEES
        • GRANTEES

        • The Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation committed to funding movement building, narrative change, policy and advocacy, innovation, and systems change strategies that advance economic, educational, social, ethnic, and racial equity for all Arkansans.

        • How We Work
        • Grants Database
        • How to Apply
        • SUPPORTING OUR GRANTEES

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  • INSIGHTS
        • INSIGHTS

        • We embrace the learning process in gathering crucial information that informs how our systems came to be and how we can boldly affect change.

        • Equity Reports
        • Resource Directory
        • BUILDING BLOCKS OF EQUITY

          Woman sharing in a group meeting
  • LATEST
        • LATEST

        • Get the inside scoop on the latest news, happenings, announcements and progress updates from our foundation.

        • Learn the Latest
        • Media
        • Relentless Pursuit Podcast
        • Recent Posts

          • Investing in Change: How WRF Partners with CDFIs to Build a More Just Economy
          • PhilanthroBeginnings: My First 6 Months
          • WRF Announces Starshine Summit
          • An Open Letter to Women Leaders, Dreamers, & Healers
          • Women’s History Month Means Creating Futures Where Women Thrive
  • CAREERS
Quote from CEO Bill Bynum
April 17, 2025
by programstaff
Investing in Change: How WRF Partners with CDFIs to Build a More Just Economy

The Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation announced it will partner with Reimagine Arkansas this summer to host a summit

April 30, 2024
by programstaff
PhilanthroBeginnings: My First 6 Months

The Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation announced it will partner with Reimagine Arkansas this summer to host a summit

May 19, 2023
by Sara Bishop
WRF Announces Starshine Summit

The Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation announced it will partner with Reimagine Arkansas this summer to host a summit

March 17, 2023
by Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation
Women’s History Month Means Creating Futures Where Women Thrive

This is an invitation for BIPOC women in Arkansas who want to be a part of creating

February 15, 2023
by Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation
Changing the Conversation: Navigating Dis/Misinformation in a Polarizing Political Climate

Arkansas is a battleground state for disinformation and misinformation tactics, particularly around polarizing issues. Learn more on

pictured left to right: Madhav, Christian, Kimberly, Sherece, Shantell - members of the WRF team
January 26, 2023
by Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation
ICYMI: ALICE Champions Policy Conversation

On January 24, 2023, Rev. Shantell Hinton Hill, senior equity officer with the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation, kicked

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January 16, 2023
by Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation
Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation Forms Partnership to Impact the Pulaski County Foster System

Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation has forged a partnership with Arkansas’ Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS), and

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December 29, 2022
by Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation
Close to $6.5 Million in Grants and Program Related Investing in 2022

In 2022, WRF has invested close to $6.5M to positively impact Arkansans and elevate the urgency necessary

October 14, 2022
by Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation
Introducing the Second Cohort of the Micah Fellows Program

WRF is pleased to announce the 2nd annual cohort of Micah Fellows. These 10 fellows have begun

October 14, 2022
by Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation
WRF Welcomes New Members to Our Growing Team

WRF is delighted to welcome three new members to our growing team.

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