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The M5 Rodriguez Legacy Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only Southwest Ranches, Florida · EIN 331391617

The M5 Rodriguez Legacy Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Southwest Ranches, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.1 million in 3 grants; 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 by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2024$00$0
2025$2.1 million3$0

How to apply

The M5 Rodriguez Legacy Foundation Inc 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

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois1$1.0 million
Indiana1$1.0 million
Florida1$150,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Mielle Cares Foundation Inc
Merrillville, IN
General support$1.0 million
The Barack Obama Foundation
Chicago, IL
General support$1.0 million
Believers City Inc
Lauderhill, FL
General support$150,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The M5 Rodriguez Legacy Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

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

How much does The M5 Rodriguez Legacy Foundation Inc give?

$2.1 million in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $1.0 million.

Who runs The M5 Rodriguez Legacy Foundation Inc?

Its 2025 filing lists Melvin Rodriguez (President and Treasurer), Monique Rodriguez (Vice President and Secretary) and Mia Rodriguez (Director).

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