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George & Melodie Rogers Foundation

Preselected recipients only Fresno, California · EIN 832782128

George & Melodie Rogers Foundation is a private foundation in Fresno, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.0 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $1.0 million and the largest $1.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $1.5 million the year before.

100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$2.5 million2$52,324
2024$1.5 million2$52,324
2025$1.0 million1$48,657

How to apply

George & Melodie Rogers 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What George & Melodie Rogers Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California1$1.0 million

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Central California Food Bank
Fresno, CA
General contribution$1.0 million

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does George & Melodie Rogers Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does George & Melodie Rogers Foundation give?

$1.0 million in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $1.0 million.

Who runs George & Melodie Rogers Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Melodie Joy Rogers (President/Secretary).

What does George & Melodie Rogers Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger.

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