V. Kann Rasmussen Foundation (VKRF) is an independent non-profit foundation based in New York, New York. The foundation was established in 1991 with an emphasis on strengthening environmental research. The environmental mission of VKRF is to support the transition to a more environmentally resilient, stable and sustainable planet. The board of trustees is responsible for the management and administration of the foundation. The trustees devise strategies and guidelines for the foundation's funding activities, finances, investments and organization, including long-term undertakings and development.V. Kann Rasmussen Foundation's investment portfolio is valued at $89.74 million as of June 30, 2019, with investments in domestic and international equity, fixed income, private equity, real estate, hedge funds, and cash.