Thomas A Rodgers Jr Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Thomas A Rodgers Jr Family Foundation is a private foundation in Newport, Rhode Island. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 44 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.4 million
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$32.0 million
- New grantees34%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
34% of its 2024 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 | $1.4 million | 41 | $30.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 44 | $32.0 million |
How to apply
Thomas A Rodgers Jr Family 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Thomas A Rodgers Jr Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 23 | $766,315 |
| Rhode Island | 18 | $607,500 |
| Oregon | 1 | $35,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salve Regina University | O'hare commitment fund / general support | $100,000 |
| United Way of Greater Fall River Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| Bristol Community College Foundation Inc | Tuition assistance | $90,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County Inc | After school programs | $85,000 |
| Nativity Preparatory School New Bedford Inc | Capital campaign / general support | $75,000 |
| Southcoast Health | General support; equipment purchases | $74,925 |
| Hope Funds for Cancer Research | General support | $70,000 |
| Crossroads Rhode Island | Roads to home capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Fall River Historical Society | General support | $50,000 |
| St Philomena School | Scholarship fund | $50,000 |
| Thomas Chew Memorial Boys & Girls Club Fall River | Support for rodgers teen center | $50,000 |
| Face Scholarships | Scholarship fund | $45,000 |
| Argosy Charter School | Library & alumni program | $40,000 |
| Year Up Inc | Year up providence tuition assistance | $40,000 |
| Tashirat Foundation | Teachers salaries fund | $35,000 |
| International Tennis Hall of Fame Incorporated | Team fame educational program | $30,000 |
| My Brother's Keeper | General support | $30,000 |
| Newport Hospital Foundation Inc | Emergency room capital campaign | $30,000 |
| Our Sisters School Inc | Scholarship fund | $30,000 |
| San Miguel Education Center | Scholarship fund | $30,000 |
| Star Kids Scholarship Program | Scholarships | $30,000 |
| Veterans Transition House | General support | $25,000 |
| Westport Land Conservation Trust Inc | St. Vincent de paul land | $25,000 |
| Rhode Island Community Food Bank Association | Food shortage program | $22,500 |
| Share Foundation | General support | $20,190 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| Greater Fall River Recreation | Hiset & culinary program support | $20,000 |
| Fall River Deaconess Home | Technological improvements | $15,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Southern Massachusetts | Scholarship program | $15,000 |
| Martin Luther King Jr Community Center | General support | $15,000 |
| Naval War College Foundation Inc | General support | $15,000 |
| St Vincents | General support | $15,000 |
| Easter Seals Inc | Early intervention program | $10,000 |
| Fall River YMCA | Educational achievment center | $10,000 |
| Firstfed YMCA | Summer camp program | $10,000 |
| Greater Fall River Community Food Bank | Food support; general charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Hope Health | General support | $10,000 |
| Seamens Church Institute of Newport Ri | General support | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Westport Council on Aging | General support | $8,000 |
| Hamilton Community Tennis Association | General support/ special olympics | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sarah McNeill
- Thomas A Rodgers IV
- Robert F Stoico
Questions people ask
Does Thomas A Rodgers Jr Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Thomas A Rodgers Jr Family Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Thomas A Rodgers Jr Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sarah McNeill (Pres/Dir/Sec), Thomas A Rodgers IV (Dir/Treas.) and Robert F Stoico (Dir).
What does Thomas A Rodgers Jr Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and health.