A recent report from Americans for Public Trust reveals that the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, a prominent U.S.-based charity, has been channeling significant funds to nonprofits in China, which are criticized for supporting the Chinese Communist Party's foreign agenda. The report outlines the transformation of the Rockefeller legacy from philanthropy to what it describes as extreme activism.
1. Financial Contributions to China:
The Rockefeller Brothers Fund reportedly sent nearly $32 million to various China-based nonprofits, many linked to the Chinese government.
These grants support initiatives that align with the Chinese Communist Party's goals, including the Belt and Road Initiative.
2. Specific Grants Highlighted:
Notable grants mentioned include:
$400,000 to the Foreign Environment Cooperation Center, a segment of China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment.
Nearly $1.5 million to the China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development.
$200,000 to Tsinghua University, which has integrated with the Chinese Communist Party.
3. Concerns About Nonprofit Sector in China:
The report emphasizes that the Chinese nonprofit sector is heavily controlled by the government, hindering independent research or advocacy.
4. Shift in Rockefeller Charitable Focus:
The document asserts that the Rockefeller charities, which traditionally referred to philanthropy, have redirected their efforts towards leftist causes, including climate change activism and partnerships with entities in communist China.
Caitlin Sutherland, executive director of Americans for Public Trust, states that the Rockefeller name, once synonymous with charity, is now tainted by its affiliations with the far left.
5. Additional Findings:
The report outlines various concerning activities by the Rockefeller network, such as:
Continued investments in fossil fuels, despite claims of divestment.
Accusations of supporting anti-Israel causes and funding lawsuits against the fossil fuel industry.
An increasing dependency on donations from liberal philanthropists and foreign sources.
High executive compensation within the Rockefeller Foundation, inviting scrutiny.
The report from Americans for Public Trust raises alarms about the Rockefeller Brothers Fund's extensive financial investments in China and its involvement in promoting what the report calls "dangerous policies." Critics argue that this marks a dramatic shift from traditional philanthropic values to more politically charged activism, necessitating a reevaluation of the foundation's impact both domestically and globally.
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