The William D Rhodes Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The William D Rhodes Foundation is a private foundation in Corona del Mar, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $145,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$145,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $139,527 the year before.
17% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $114,500 | 18 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $139,527 | 24 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $145,000 | 23 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
The William D Rhodes 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.
What The William D Rhodes Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $46,000 |
| Minnesota | 4 | $38,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $15,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $4,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $2,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charity Water | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Against Malaria Foundation | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| St Davids Center for Child and Family Development | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $13,000 |
| Alight | Furthermore of exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| American Heart Association | Furthermore of exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Give Directly | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Give Well | Furthermore of exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| The Constillation Fund | Furthermore of exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Alzheimer's Orange County | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Hoag Hospital Foundation | Furthermore of exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Northeastern MN for Wilderness | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Caring Contact | Furthermore of exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| Momi Biome | Furthermore of exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Alz National | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| The Graceful Warrior Project | Furthermore of exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Advocate Charity Ucsd Foundation | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Black Hills Area Community Foundation | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Food Waves | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Sierra Club | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Ucsd Food Pantry | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ross Bartlett
- Andrew Bartlett
- Mitchell Bartlett
Questions people ask
Does The William D Rhodes Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The William D Rhodes Foundation give?
$145,000 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The William D Rhodes Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ross Bartlett (Trustee), Andrew Bartlett (Trustee) and Mitchell Bartlett (Trustee).
What does The William D Rhodes Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and food and hunger.