The Rodel Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Rodel Foundation is a private foundation in Phoenix, Arizona. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.0 million in 17 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $1.4 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.0 million
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$1.4 million
- Assets$64.1 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.7 million the year before.
12% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.7 million | 21 | $61.7 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 17 | $64.1 million |
How to apply
The Rodel Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Rodel Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 1 | $1.4 million |
| California | 8 | $325,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $200,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $35,000 |
| New York | 2 | $30,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rodel Institute | Education | $1.4 million |
| Social Good Fund | Community concern | $100,000 |
| The Breakthrough Institute | Environment | $100,000 |
| Aspen Institute | Education | $75,000 |
| Democracy A Journal of Ideas | Environment | $75,000 |
| Hoffman Institute Foundation | Community concern | $50,000 |
| Third Way Institute | Community concern | $50,000 |
| Clean Air Task Force | Environment | $25,000 |
| Uc Berkeley Foundation | Education | $25,000 |
| Aha | Community concern | $20,000 |
| Ecoflight | Environment | $20,000 |
| The Philanthropy Workshop | Education | $20,000 |
| Aspen Center for Environmental Studies | Environment | $15,000 |
| Tribal Trust Foundation | Community concern | $15,000 |
| Casa del Herrero | Community concern | $10,000 |
| Council on Foreign Relations | Community concern | $10,000 |
| Santa Barbara Police Activities League | Community concern | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan M Budinger
- Donald V Budinger
- William D Budinger
- William M Budinger
- Lisa S Budinger
Questions people ask
Does The Rodel Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Rodel Foundation give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Rodel Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Susan M Budinger (Ceo & Secretary), Donald V Budinger (Chair & Treasurer), William D Budinger (Director) and William M Budinger (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Rodel Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and environment and conservation.