The Rodney Fund
Preselected recipients only
The Rodney Fund is a private foundation in West Bloomfield, Michigan. In tax year 2023 it gave $1.6 million in 21 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $200,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$1.6 million
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$17.1 million
How to apply
The Rodney Fund 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 Rodney Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 4 | $465,000 |
| California | 2 | $270,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $235,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $210,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $160,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $80,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $70,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $40,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $30,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Institute for Justice | General funding 501(c)(3) | $200,000 |
| Liberty Justice Center | General funding 501(c)(3) | $200,000 |
| Mackinac Center for Public Policy | General funding 501(c)(3) | $200,000 |
| Pac Legal Foundation | General funding 501c(3) | $190,000 |
| Young Americans for Liberty | General funding 501(c)(3) | $150,000 |
| Foundation for Econ Educa | General funding 501(c)(3) | $80,000 |
| NRW Legal Defense | General funding 501(c)(3) | $80,000 |
| The Ayn Rand Institute | General funding 501(c)(3) | $80,000 |
| Judicial Watch | General funding 501(c)(3) | $70,000 |
| Ludwig von Mises | General funding 501(c)(3) | $70,000 |
| Captial Research Foundation | General funding 501(c)(3) | $40,000 |
| Center for Independent Thought | General funding 501(c)(3) | $40,000 |
| Heartland Institute | General funding 501(c)(3) | $35,000 |
| Students for Liberty | General funding 501(c)(3) | $35,000 |
| Xprize | General funding 501 (c)3 | $30,000 |
| American Inst for Economic Research | General funding 501(c)(3) | $25,000 |
| Free | General funding 501(c)(3) | $25,000 |
| Foundation for American Studies | General funding 501(c)(3) | $20,000 |
| Competitve Enterprise Inc | General funding 501(c)(3) | $15,000 |
| National Center for Public Policy | General funding 501(c)(3) | $15,000 |
| Grace Centers of Hope | General funding 501 c(3) | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Leigh Rodney
- Steven Thomas
- Steve Rude
Questions people ask
Does The Rodney Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Rodney Fund give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2023, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs The Rodney Fund?
Its 2023 filing lists Leigh Rodney (Director), Steven Thomas (Director) and Steve Rude (Director).
What does The Rodney Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research.