Rogers Foundation
Accepts applications
Rogers Foundation is a private foundation in Lincoln, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $613,000 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$613,000
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$14.3 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $596,000 the year before.
25% of its 2025 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 | $596,800 | 40 | $12.4 million |
| 2024 | $596,000 | 37 | $13.2 million |
| 2025 | $613,000 | 36 | $14.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mary Kay Jones 4201 N 23rd Street, Lincoln, NE 68521-1222 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (402) 477-3725 |
| What to submit | A proposal including a plan of the project or program, all activities, all objectives, benefits to whom, how, where, when and why should be included. The total cost of the project along with the amount requested from us should be included along with a listing of other sources approached to fund the project and those source responses. In addition, the latest annual statement, budget for the current year, present sources of income, a copy of the IRS exempt status letter and a listing of the members of the board of directors should be included. |
What Rogers Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 34 | $595,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $8,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Children's Zoo | Charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Food Bank of Lincoln | Charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| Community Action Partnership | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Lincoln Children's Museum | Charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministrie | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Unl Foundation - Unl State Museum | Charitable | $26,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Foundation for Lincoln Public Schoo | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Lincoln Baseball Association | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Bravebe Child Advocacy Center | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Center Pointe | Charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Children's Nebraska Foundation | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Fdn | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Lincoln | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Nebraska Children & Families FDTN | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Lux Center for the Arts | Charitable | $18,000 |
| Angels Among US | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Bright Lights | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Clinic With A Heart | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Friendship Home | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Good Neighbor Community Center | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Lincoln Literacy | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Milkworks | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Casa for Lancaster County | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Hero - Veteran Suicide Golf Outing | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Hetra - Heartland Equine Therapeuti | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Lincoln Municipal Band | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Nebraska State Historical Society F | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Lifeline Pilots | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Humanities Nebraska | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Nebraska Brass | Charitable purpose | $6,000 |
| Nebraska Jazz Orchestra | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Nebraska Trumpet Ensemble | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Capital Jazz Society | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Our Saviour's Lutheran Church | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kuulei M Marquart
- Mary Kay Jones
Questions people ask
Does Rogers Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Rogers Foundation give?
$613,000 in tax year 2025, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Rogers Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kuulei M Marquart (Vp/Secretary) and Mary Kay Jones (President/Tr).
What does Rogers Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, arts and culture and animals.