PHILANTHROPIC LEGACYRockefeller's leadership continued in philanthropy. Many people focused on criticizing his ruthlessness, but never appreciated his boundless generosity. From his youth he donated money to churches. Rockefeller became the richest man on earth in 1892 and donated nearly a billion dollars throughout his life. His abundant legacy has contributed not only to the nation, but to the world.
"I believe the power to make money is a gift of God… to be developed and used to the best of our ability for the good of mankind." - John D. Rockefeller |