Rohde Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rohde Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $181,000 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $55,000. 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$181,000
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$3.9 million
- New grantees4%
Giving in 2025 was up from $159,000 the year before.
4% 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 | $188,000 | 25 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $159,000 | 33 | $3.5 million |
| 2025 | $181,000 | 27 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
Rohde Family Charitable 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 Rohde Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 27 | $181,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kirkwood Foundation | General operating fund | $55,000 |
| Mt Mercy University | $10,000 football program supprt; $12,000 scholarship fund support | $22,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Cedar Rapids | General operating fund | $12,500 |
| Cedar Rapids Public Library | $10,000 capital campaign; $2,500 general operating fund | $12,500 |
| Waypoint | General operating fund | $12,500 |
| Mercy Medical Center Foundation | Nurse residency program | $10,000 |
| Indian Creek Nature Center | General operating fund | $7,500 |
| Camp Courageous of Iowa | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Coe College | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Mercy Medical Center Foundation | Hallmar village support | $5,000 |
| Orchestra Iowa | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Hawkeye Area Community Action Program Inc | Food reservoir support | $3,500 |
| Big Brother Big Sisters | General operating fund | $2,500 |
| Brucemore Inc | General operating fund | $2,500 |
| Cedar Valley Humane Society | General operating fund | $2,500 |
| Matthew 25 | General operating fund | $2,500 |
| Tanger Place | Expressive arts program support | $2,500 |
| Theatre Cedar Rapids | General operating fund | $2,500 |
| Willis Dady Emergency Shelter Inc | General operating fund | $2,500 |
| Catherine McAuley Center | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| Cedar Rapids Free Health Clinic | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| Cedar Rapids Museum of Art | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| Epilepsy Foundation of Iowa | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| Foundation 2 | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| Junior Achievement of East Central Iowa | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| Miracles in Motion | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library | General operating fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles A Rohde
- Sara Sauter
Questions people ask
Does Rohde Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rohde Family Charitable Foundation give?
$181,000 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Rohde Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Charles A Rohde (Sec/Treas/Director) and Sara Sauter (President/Director).
What does Rohde Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.