Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation celebrates 50th anniversary [Video]

With a half-century of accomplishments under its belt, the Winthrop Rockfeller Foundation has big plans to expand its reach on its 50th anniversary.

Founded after the death of its namesake, Gov. Winthrop Rockefeller, the foundation has had a mission for 50 years of partnering with other nonprofits to make grants “to relentlessly pursue economic, educational, social, ethnic, and racial equity for all.”

Dr. Sherece West-Scantlebury, CEO of the foundation, said the half-century milestone is a reflective moment for the organization.

“It’s a profound moment for us, A profound moment of reflection, gratitude, and resolve really to carry out the governor’s mission is what it means. And it’s pretty special. Fifty years of grant making in the state of Arkansas, prayerfully making a positive contribution,” she said.

One of the turning points for the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation came in its early years, West-Scantlebury said. It involved the funding of several Community …