Bold leaps, rooted in science and evidence
Jeff Savage (Right) and Jamie Adams (Left) at Gitigaaning ("The Place of the Gardens"). Gitagaaning supports the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa's Food Sovereignty Efforts and Rebuilding. Jeff, a community elder, is the director of the Culture and Language program and Jamie is an economic development planner. Photo by Josh Kohanek.
About RWJF
RWJF is a leading national philanthropy paving the way, together, toward a future where health is no longer a privilege, but a right. What started as a modest mission to support vulnerable populations in local communities has transformed into a commitment to address structural racism, a root cause of health inequities in the United States. Our understanding and our commitment have deepened, and we continue to push ourselves to be more transparent and accountable as we work to create a more equitable society, centered in health and wellbeing.
Through funding, convening, advocacy, evidence building, and impact investing, we work side-by-side with communities, practitioners, and institutions to get to health equity, faster and together.
Get to know us
Learn more about who we are and where we come from.
RWJF Annual Message
Answering the Call for a Healthy, Inclusive Democracy
During a time of calculated attacks against our democracy, we hear a call for justice from every neighborhood and community. A call for those with power, privilege, and resources to put those on the line for the betterment of everyone. And we will answer.
New Jersey: Our Home State
In our own backyard, there is a lot to be proud of when it comes to health, but there are also wide, persistent gaps. We are committed to improving health and advancing health equity for all in New Jersey and beyond.
Our History
We’re working to tell a more complete story of our history as an institution and our impact as a grantmaker, investor, employer, and partner to communities most impacted by the barriers to health.
Our values in action
Learn more about how we operate as a foundation.