The Richard S and Alita Rogers Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Richard S and Alita Rogers Family Foundation is a private foundation in Miami, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $190,060 in 57 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$190,060
- Number of grants57
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$8.4 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2024 was up from $144,810 the year before.
31% of its 2024 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 | $144,810 | 53 | $8.2 million |
| 2024 | $190,060 | 57 | $8.4 million |
How to apply
The Richard S and Alita Rogers Family 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 Richard S and Alita Rogers Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 46 | $136,060 |
| New York | 2 | $20,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $15,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $11,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $4,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grace House Akron Inc | To support the organization's mission of providing a caring environment to individuals with a terminal illness who are enrolled in a hospice program. | $15,000 |
| Museum of Ceramic Art | To develop and support the platform ceramic world destinations(cwd). | $15,000 |
| National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts | To provide support for the ceramic arts. | $15,000 |
| Values in Action | To provide support for the organization's mission of teaching tolerance and strengthening caring and mutual respect throughout the community. | $15,000 |
| Akron Urban League | To support the organization's mission of improving the quality of life of the citizens of summit county, particularly african-americans, through economic self-reliance and social empowerment. | $10,000 |
| Miami Dade College Foundation | To support the organization's mission of creating a vibrant community in miami-dade county by educating current and future residents. | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio | To provide support for educational guidance and medical services in the area of family planning. | $10,000 |
| University of Akron Myers School of Art | To support the school's mission of providing high quality education in the fine arts, art history, design, and art education. | $7,000 |
| Akron Soul Train | To provide support for the vision of a residential village for creative souls to further their artistic work. | $6,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Ohio | To support the organization's mission of inspiring and enabling young people in need to reach their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. | $5,500 |
| Akron Marathon | To provide support for the organization's mission of organizing and operating a world-class marathon and other events that promote health and fitness, stimulate the local economy, galvanize the community and benefit other charitable organizations. | $5,000 |
| Arts Now | To support the organization's mission of supporting and strengthening summit county, ohio's economic and social vibrancy. | $5,000 |
| Bard Graduate Center | To provide support for scholarships and fellowships. | $5,000 |
| Summit Art Space | To support this mission of promoting the value of a strong, diverse, and vibrant arts and cultural community in the greater akron and barberton community. | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio | To provide support for educational guidance and medical services in the area of family planning. | $4,640 |
| John Eaton Home and School | To contribute to the organization's mission of raising funds to implement a wide range of educational and enrichment initiatives that enhance the academic experience of all eaton students. | $4,000 |
| Akron Community Foundation | To provide support to improve the quality of life in greater akron area. | $2,500 |
| Kent State University Foundation | To support the organization's mission of providing leadership to raise private sector funds and excercising stewardship of assets concerning achieving kent state university's needs and priorities. | $2,500 |
| United Way of Summit County | To provide support for education, financial stability, health, and basic human services. | $2,500 |
| Western Reserve Academy | To provide support for education. | $2,500 |
| Akron Children's Hospital | To provide support for the children's hospital medical center. | $2,000 |
| Akron Children's Museum | To provide support for the organization's mission of being a gathering place for children and families, where play inspires exploration, discovery, and problem solving. | $2,000 |
| Akron Civic Theatre | To provide support for the arts. | $2,000 |
| Akron Symphony Orchestra | To provide support to the symphony. | $2,000 |
| Apollo's Fire Baroque Orchestra | To provide a fresh and lively approach to historically informed performance of music. | $2,000 |
| Children's Concert Society University of Akron | To provide support for music programs. | $2,000 |
| Dance Cleveland | To provide support for dance classes, educational residencies and lectures. | $2,000 |
| Keep Akron Beautiful | To provide support for the environmental management of the city of akron. | $2,000 |
| Summit County Metro Parks | To support the organization's mission of managing 15,000 acres throughout 15 parks, three nature centers and more than 150 miles of trails, including 22 miles of the ohio & erie canal towpath trail. | $2,000 |
| Tuesday Musical Association | To support the organization's mission of advancing the appreciation of music in akron, ohio and providing performance opportunities for women throughout the area. | $2,000 |
| Akron Art Museum | To provide support for the awareness, interest, and education of the fine arts. | $1,500 |
| Akron Summit Library | To support the organization's mission of providing resources for learning and leisure, information services, meeting spaces, and programs for all ages. | $1,500 |
| Cleveland Museum of Art | To support the museum, which features more than 63,000 works spanning 6,000 years of achievement in the arts. | $1,420 |
| Amigos de Las Americas | To inspire and build young leaders through collaborative community development and immersion in cross-cultural experiences. | $1,000 |
| Cleveland Institute of Art | To support the school's mission of preparing students for successful careers designing products, working on film and animation pipelines, maintaining studio-art practices, and becoming leaders in their fields. | $1,000 |
| Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park | To provide support for the park and provide services to enhance public use and enjoyment of the park. | $1,000 |
| Friends of WLRN | To provide support for the organization's mission of providing support to wlrn public radio (npr 91.3 fm, 101 fm and wkwm 91.5) and television (pbc channel 17) whose mission is to provide information, entertainment, and life-long learning services to south florida. | $1,000 |
| Humane Society of Summit County | To support the organization's mission of making the summit county community safer and more compassionate for pets and pet owners. | $1,000 |
| Ideastream 903 WCPN | To provide support to strengthen the community through multiple media public service. | $1,000 |
| Society for Architectural Historians | To provide support to advance the knowledge and understanding of architecture, design, landscapes, and urbanism. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard S Rogers
- Alita A Rogers
- Sarah Rogers Morris
- Madeline Rogers
Questions people ask
Does The Richard S and Alita Rogers Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Richard S and Alita Rogers Family Foundation give?
$190,060 in tax year 2024, across 57 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Richard S and Alita Rogers Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard S Rogers (Director), Alita A Rogers (Director), Sarah Rogers Morris (Director) and Madeline Rogers (Director).
What does The Richard S and Alita Rogers Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and education.