Rockefeller family (2024)

About Rockefeller family

  • The Rockefeller fortune began with oil tycoon John D. Rockefeller, America's first billionaire, who founded Standard Oil in 1870.
  • He and his son John Jr. dedicated themselves to philanthropy, giving away more than $1 billion and establishing the University of Chicago.
  • In 2016 the Rockefeller Family Fund, a family philanthropic entity, made waves when it announced it would divest from all fossil fuel investments.
  • John's grandson David was the oldest living billionaire at age 101 before his death in 2017; his will designated most of his wealth for charity.
  • Today, the Rockefeller fortune is spread out among more than 70 heirs.

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Fortune Founded
1858
Source of Wealth
oil
Company Headquarters
New York, New York

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