Thomas E Rodgers Jr Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Thomas E Rodgers Jr Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Miami, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $227,000 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$227,000
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$77,332
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was down from $251,500 the year before.
10% of its 2025 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 | $290,556 | 28 | $5,986 |
| 2024 | $251,500 | 28 | $104,393 |
| 2025 | $227,000 | 28 | $77,332 |
How to apply
Thomas E Rodgers Jr 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.
What Thomas E Rodgers Jr Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 17 | $159,500 |
| Missouri | 1 | $15,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $12,500 |
| New York | 2 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundati | Undesignated | $50,000 |
| Miami Country Day School | Undesignated | $25,000 |
| Optimist International Foundation | Undesignated | $15,000 |
| Hole In The Wall Gang | Undesignated | $10,000 |
| Animal Welfare Society | Undesignated | $10,000 |
| Individual | Undesignated | $10,000 |
| Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Reside | Undesignated | $7,500 |
| Miami Childrens Museum | Undesignated | $7,500 |
| Individual | Undesignated | $5,000 |
| Individual | Undesignated | $5,000 |
| St Jude's Children | Undesignated | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Undesignated | $5,000 |
| Individual | Undesignated | $5,000 |
| Individual | Undesignated | $5,000 |
| Semester at Sea | Undesignated | $5,000 |
| University of Miami | Undesignated | $5,000 |
| American Vet Dogs | Undesignated | $5,000 |
| Women of Tomorrow | Undesignated | $5,000 |
| A Way for a Stray | Undesignated | $5,000 |
| Paws 4 Liberty | Undesignated | $5,000 |
| Shriners Hospital | Undesignated | $5,000 |
| Paws for Purple Hearts | Undesignated | $5,000 |
| Individual | Undesignated | $5,000 |
| V Foundation for Cancer Research | Undesignated | $5,000 |
| The Victory Center Inc | Undesignated | $5,000 |
| Miami Rescue Mission | Undesignated | $3,500 |
| Coast Guard Foundation | Undesignated | $2,500 |
| Individual | Undesignated | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas E Rodgers Jr
Questions people ask
Does Thomas E Rodgers Jr Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Thomas E Rodgers Jr Foundation Inc give?
$227,000 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Thomas E Rodgers Jr Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas E Rodgers Jr (President & CEO).
What does Thomas E Rodgers Jr Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and animals.