The Thelma S Rodbell Charitable Foundati
Preselected recipients only
The Thelma S Rodbell Charitable Foundati is a private foundation in Cranston, Rhode Island. In tax year 2025 it gave $434,158 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $1,064 and the largest $250,100. 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$434,158
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$1,064
- Largest grant$250,100
- Assets$4.9 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2025 was down from $520,354 the year before.
53% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $799,829 | 32 | $4.8 million |
| 2024 | $520,354 | 47 | $5.0 million |
| 2025 | $434,158 | 32 | $4.9 million |
How to apply
The Thelma S Rodbell Charitable Foundati 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 Thelma S Rodbell Charitable Foundati funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 22 | $428,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $3,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $1,817 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $810 |
| Missouri | 1 | $281 |
| Virginia | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Jewish Appeal (UJA) Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of Ny Inc | General operating budget | $250,100 |
| Hearing Health Foundation | General operating budget | $51,814 |
| P E F Israel Endowment Funds Inc | General operating budget | $50,615 |
| Independent Curator's International (Ici) | General operating budget | $36,022 |
| Food Bank for New York City | General operating budget | $11,042 |
| City Harvest | General operating budget | $8,000 |
| National Resources Defense Council | General operating budget | $3,000 |
| BRC (Bowery Residents Committee) | General operating budget | $2,725 |
| Yaffed | General operating budget | $2,037 |
| American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) | General operating budget | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | General operating budget | $2,000 |
| Act Blue Charities | General operating budget | $2,000 |
| Brain & Behavior Research Foundation | General operating budget | $1,500 |
| Propublica Inc | General operating budget | $1,500 |
| Lower Manhattan Cultural Counsel | General operating budget | $1,500 |
| Art Spiel | General operating fund | $1,087 |
| Environmetal Defense Fund - Edf | General operating budget | $1,042 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness - NAMI | General operating budget | $1,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | General operating budget | $1,000 |
| WQXR | General operating budget | $750 |
| Sharsheret | General operating budget | $510 |
| Center for Preservation of Artist Legacies | General operating budget | $500 |
| Victory Hall Inc | General operating budget | $300 |
| Artists First | General operating budget | $281 |
| Americans United | General operating budget | $267 |
| New York Public Library | General operating budget | $263 |
| Democracy Forward | General operating budget | $258 |
| New Civil Liberties Alliance | General operating budget | $250 |
| Reporters Committee | General operating budget | $250 |
| Charity Navigator | General operating budget | $200 |
| The City | General operating budget | $180 |
| New York Artist Equity Associatioin | General operating budget | $165 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara Salmanson
- Carol Salmanson
- Alan Salmanson
Questions people ask
Does The Thelma S Rodbell Charitable Foundati accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Thelma S Rodbell Charitable Foundati give?
$434,158 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $1,064.
Who runs The Thelma S Rodbell Charitable Foundati?
Its 2025 filing lists Barbara Salmanson (Trustee), Carol Salmanson (Trustee) and Alan Salmanson (Trustee).
What does The Thelma S Rodbell Charitable Foundati fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, arts and culture and science and research.