John D. Rockefeller (Jr.)

John Davison Rockefeller Jr. (1874–1960) was an American businessman and philanthropist, the only son of Standard Oil founder John D. Rockefeller Sr. He became a major figure in the Rockefeller family’s charitable work, helping shape and support large-scale giving through organizations associated with the family. Rockefeller Jr. was involved in business and civic affairs and is widely linked with the development and funding of prominent public and cultural projects in the United States. Through his philanthropy, he contributed to institutions and initiatives in areas such as education, public health, and the arts, extending the Rockefeller legacy beyond oil into enduring public benefaction.