Marian F and Horace Y Rogers Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Marian F and Horace Y Rogers Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Florham Park, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $175,000 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$175,000
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2025 was up from $160,000 the year before.
16% 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 | $146,000 | 30 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $160,000 | 29 | $3.3 million |
| 2025 | $175,000 | 32 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | James W Higley Trustee 4 Hanover Road, Florham Park, NJ 07932 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (973) 539-2855, jimhigley@yahoo.com |
| What to submit | Written grant applications, copy of IRS determination letter |
| Restrictions | Must be 501(c)(3) organizations |
What Marian F and Horace Y Rogers Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 | $67,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $24,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $14,000 |
| Iowa | 2 | $12,500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $8,000 |
| California | 2 | $7,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $6,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| US Fund for UNICEF | General support | $20,000 |
| Go 2 Foundation for Lung Cancer | General support | $11,000 |
| American Camp Association | General support | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General support | $10,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General support | $8,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee | General support | $7,500 |
| Autism Speaks | General support | $7,500 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | General support | $7,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | General support | $6,000 |
| Nat Res Defense Council | General support | $6,000 |
| Operation Homefront | General support | $6,000 |
| American Red Cross | General support | $5,000 |
| ASPCA | General support | $5,000 |
| Emanuel Episcopal Church | General support | $5,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | General support | $5,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | General support | $5,000 |
| Smithsonian Institution | General support | $5,000 |
| Holocaust Museum | General support | $5,000 |
| John Hopkins University | General support | $5,000 |
| Ploughshares Fund | General support | $4,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General support | $4,000 |
| USA for Unhcr | General support | $4,000 |
| Americares | General support | $3,000 |
| Friends of Unfpa | General support | $3,000 |
| Heart to Heart Int'l | General support | $3,000 |
| Lionheart Foundation | General support | $3,000 |
| Mercersburg Academy | General support | $3,000 |
| National Disaster Search Dog Foundation | General support | $3,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | General support | $2,500 |
| LVMC - Literacy Volunteers | General support | $2,000 |
| Tepper School of Business | General support | $1,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- James W Higley
- Kyle E Higley
- Laura C Higley
Questions people ask
Does Marian F and Horace Y Rogers Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Marian F and Horace Y Rogers Charitable Trust give?
$175,000 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Marian F and Horace Y Rogers Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists James W Higley (Trustee), Kyle E Higley (Trustee) and Laura C Higley (Trustee).
What does Marian F and Horace Y Rogers Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, health and faith communities.