Elbert W Rogers Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Elbert W Rogers Foundation is a private foundation in Greenville, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $102,700 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $10,000. 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$102,700
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2025 was down from $105,680 the year before.
54% 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 | $88,960 | 23 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $105,680 | 35 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $102,700 | 32 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
Elbert W Rogers 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.
What Elbert W Rogers Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 29 | $100,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $2,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $700 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fine Arts Center Partners | 50th Anniversary support | $10,000 |
| Greenville Symphony Association | Conductor Emeritus Tribute Weekend | $10,000 |
| International Ballet | Don Quixote | $10,000 |
| Metropolitan Arts Council | SmartARTS | $10,000 |
| Music Club of Greenville | School music programs | $5,000 |
| Palmetto Project | Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in partnership with Greenville First Steps | $5,000 |
| The Peace Center | General operating support | $5,000 |
| The Warehouse Theatre | Connections Series | $5,000 |
| Individual | $3,000 | |
| Individual | Project 2000 | $2,500 |
| Carolina Youth Symphony | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Individual | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Greenville Center for Creative Arts | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Greenville Chautauqua Society | Opening Act Musicians | $2,500 |
| Individual | Piano Barn | $2,500 |
| Senior Action Center | Band and Music programs | $2,500 |
| South Carolina Childrens Theatre | Support for "Pay What You Can" performances | $2,500 |
| Individual | General operating support | $2,500 |
| The Community Foundation of Greenvi | Chris and Kelly's Hope Foundation for youth addiction services | $2,500 |
| United Ministries | Health and human services | $2,500 |
| Greenville Tech Foundation | High School Art Exhibit | $2,000 |
| Greenville County Youth Orchestra A | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Temple of Israel | Music on Sunday's Concert Series | $1,500 |
| Center for Developmental Services | General operating and event support | $1,000 |
| Greenville Humane Society | Paws and Claws Week | $1,000 |
| John C Campbell Folk School | Art and music education | $1,000 |
| Junior League of Greenville | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Tryon Arts and Crafts School | Art Education | $1,000 |
| Individual | Towards annual membership | $700 |
| Guild of the Greenville Symphony | Symphony support | $500 |
| Individual | Public Education | $500 |
| Individual | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles Alexander Lee
- Elizabeth Marr Lee
- Thomas H Oswald
- Natalie Lee
Questions people ask
Does Elbert W Rogers Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Elbert W Rogers Foundation give?
$102,700 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Elbert W Rogers Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Charles Alexander Lee (President), Elizabeth Marr Lee (Secretary/VP), Thomas H Oswald (Director) and Natalie Lee (Director).
What does Elbert W Rogers Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.