a large US public trust (= organization providing money for projects that help society). It was established in 1913 by John D Rockefeller and supports research in medical science, agriculture and social issues. These include problems of hunger, education, social equality and the environment.
ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION
Meaning of ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION in English
Oxford guide to British and American culture English vocabulary. Руководство по британской и американской культуре, Оксфордский английский словарь. 2005