Donald D Rogers Foundation Inc
Donald D Rogers Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Towson, Maryland. Its 2026 filing reports $156,000 in grants to 18 charitable organizations, including religious organizations, educational and medical institutions, and other nonprofits.
Donald D Rogers Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Donald D Rogers Foundation Inc gave $156K across 18 grants in 2026 (avg $9K), top state New Jersey. 39% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $156,000
- +4.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 18
- -5.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $8,667
- +9.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,444,347
- -6.5% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 39% first-time grantees (7 of 18, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (45% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Donald D Rogers Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1 W Pennsylvania Ave Suite 900, Towson, MD 21240
Phone: (410) 321-0600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Donald D Rogers Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Congregation Zichrone Binyamin ($40K). Together the top 10 received $130K.
Grant Size Distribution
92 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 92 grants of 92 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 filing reports that New Jersey recipients received 45% of grant dollars, Maryland recipients 26%, Florida recipients 11%, Washington, DC recipients 6%, and New York recipients 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Donald D Rogers Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
39%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 7 of 18 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 56% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+20%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 139% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $119K (2022) to $158K (2024). In 2026 it made 18 grants totaling $156K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Zichrone Binyamin Lakewood, NJ | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Bais Medrash Gevoha Lakewood, NJ | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Agudath of Israel of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Catholic Charities Washington, DC | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Kollel Baltimore Baltimore, MD | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Adas Bnei Israel Baltimore, MD | Charitable | $5,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| CPS Cares Lakeland, FL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Johns Hopkins Dept of Medicine Baltimore, MD | Charitable | $5,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Donald D Rogers Foundation Inc?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,444,347 | $105,320 | $205,564 | $156,000 | 18 | $156,000 | $81,807 | $112,627 |
| 2025 | $1,544,591 | $238,674 | $199,707 | $150,000 | 19 | $150,000 | $216,139 | $112,533 |
| 2024 | $1,505,624 | $210,089 | $198,440 | $157,500 | 16 | $157,500 | $189,755 | $106,132 |
| 2023 | $1,493,975 | $72,459 | $166,721 | $130,500 | 18 | $130,500 | $55,612 | $104,566 |
| 2022 | $1,588,237 | $108,028 | $156,668 | $119,143 | 21 | $119,143 | $87,201 | $118,580 |
| 2021 | $1,636,877 | $72,219 | $167,971 | $132,200 | 27 | — | $56,642 | $108,241 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Donald D Rogers Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $113K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants were reported as charitable. Among the grantees, the National Scleroderma Foundation describes its mission as advancing medical research, promoting disease awareness, and providing support and education to people with scleroderma and their families. Johns Hopkins University says it works to support and promote the university’s objectives and interests. CPS Cares describes its mission as funding local tax-exempt organizations serving veterans, people experiencing homelessness, older adults, and people with mental illness.
Other 2026 recipients include performing arts and higher education organizations. The Broward Performing Arts Foundation describes its mission as sustaining and developing the performing arts in Broward County, primarily by supporting the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. The University System of Maryland Foundation describes its role as supporting public higher education in Maryland through philanthropy, asset management, and stewardship.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $156,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $40,000, with a median of $5,000.
The largest reported grants were $40,000 to Congregation Zichrone Binyamin and $30,000 to Bais Medrash Gevoha, both in Lakewood, New Jersey; $15,000 to Agudath of Israel of Baltimore; and $10,000 each to Catholic Charities in Washington, DC, and Kollel Baltimore. Other listed grants included $5,000 each to Adas Bnei Israel, American Jewish Joint Distribution, CPS Cares, Johns Hopkins University, Johns Hopkins Department of Medicine, the National Scleroderma Foundation, and Roanoke Festival in the Park.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Mayer Guttman and Michael Waxman as directors.
Donald D Rogers Foundation Inc's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Mayer Guttman
Director
On filings since 2021
$3K (2021) → $3K (2026)
Michael Waxman
Director
On filings since 2021
$3K (2021) → $3K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $3K, to Mayer Guttman (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Donald D Rogers Foundation Inc
How much does Donald D Rogers Foundation Inc give each year?
Donald D Rogers Foundation Inc gave $156K across 18 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $150K across 19 grants.
What is Donald D Rogers Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Donald D Rogers Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,667, across 18 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Donald D Rogers Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does Donald D Rogers Foundation Inc give grants?
Donald D Rogers Foundation Inc's top state is New Jersey, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (26%) and Florida (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (5 grants), Lakewood, NJ (2 grants) and Lakeland, FL (2 grants).
Does Donald D Rogers Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Donald D Rogers Foundation Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (18 grants).
Who are Donald D Rogers Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Donald D Rogers Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Congregation Zichrone Binyamin ($40,000), Bais Medrash Gevoha ($30,000) and Agudath of Israel of Baltimore ($15,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Donald D Rogers Foundation Inc?
Donald D Rogers Foundation Inc reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $156K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $113K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Donald D Rogers Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants were reported as charitable. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Donald D Rogers Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Donald D Rogers Foundation Inc's EIN?
Donald D Rogers Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3663738. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Donald D Rogers Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Live grants for the work Donald D Rogers Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Donald D Rogers Foundation Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
The Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports charitable and educational nonprofits in communities where Enterprise Mobility operates, focusing on health, education, arts, and disaster relief; applicants must be actively supported by an Enterprise Mobility team member, spouse, or domestic partner. Giving varies widely: it reported 9,499 grants in 2024, but its 2025 filing showed one grant of $101.4 million, so that amount is not a typical award. Applications are accepted at any time through eligible Enterprise-affiliated applicants; the Foundation does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$594.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$101.4M
Aetna Foundation Inc
Hartford, CT
Aetna Foundation supported health and wellness, access to health care, and related community needs; its 2021 grants ranged from $5,000 to $1 million, with a median of $40,000, and went to organizations across multiple states, especially in D.C. and Connecticut. Its 2021 filing was marked final, so it appears to have ended or be winding down grantmaking; that filing said there were no restrictions on who could apply and pointed applicants to its website for application materials.
Assets
—
Grants
65
Total Given
$7.2M
Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Inc
Princeton, NJ
The Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation supports health access and stronger health systems, with a focus on adult and pediatric cancers, blood disorders, brain health, and clinical-trial participation in the United States, Brazil, India, and ten Sub-Saharan African countries. In 2024, its median grant was about $134,000, though awards varied widely; it does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests, and advises prospective applicants to contact the Foundation about its process.
Assets
$83.3M
Grants
144
Total Given
$67.7M
United Way Worldwide
Alexandria, VA
United Way Worldwide funds community programs focused on youth opportunity, health, financial security, education, and disaster relief, with 2024 grants made across multiple U.S. states and internationally. Its 209 reported grants ranged from $5,100 to $736,333, with a median of $22,675. It does not state whether it accepts unsolicited grant requests.
Assets
$68.0M
Grants
209
Total Given
$11.4M
Joy In Childhood Foundation Inc
Canton, MA
The foundation funds programs serving children facing hunger or illness, including food access, children’s health, and hospital or community programs that bring children joy. In 2025, grants ranged from $6,000 to $1 million, with a median of $15,000; it focuses on communities near Dunkin’ locations, while certain Signature Programs are open nationwide to hospitals and community health centers. Community Impact Grants are invitation-only, but Signature Program applications are open without a nomination.
Assets
$11.6M
Grants
305
Total Given
$9.5M
Share Our Strength
Washington, DC
Share Our Strength funds child nutrition and hunger-reduction efforts, including school meals, summer meals, benefits access, and family economic mobility, primarily across the United States, with some work in India. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,200 to $739,871, with a median of $20,000. The available information does not say whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$74.5M
Grants
302
Total Given
$14.4M
More similar funders
More Funders in Maryland
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Donald D Rogers Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/donald-d-rogers-foundation-inc-morg_6e8e810d6cde4393912989bdc0c94d85
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_043663738_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Donald D Rogers Foundation Inc funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/donald-d-rogers-foundation-inc-morg_6e8e810d6cde4393912989bdc0c94d85},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-19. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Donald D Rogers Foundation Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Donald D Rogers Foundation Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?