Edgar L Rhodes Perpetual Fund
Edgar L Rhodes Perpetual Fund is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $609K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $28K. Net investment income was $24K.
Edgar L Rhodes Perpetual Fund at a glance
In short: Edgar L Rhodes Perpetual Fund gave $28K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $14K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $27,961
- -11.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $13,981
- -11.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $13,981
- Total assets
- $608,795
- -1.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Edgar L Rhodes Perpetual Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Gordon College ($22K). Together the top 2 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 8 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Edgar L Rhodes Perpetual Fund gives
- Giving fell 57% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 87% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2021) to $65K (2023). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gordon College Wenham, MA | Unrestricted General | $22,369 |
| New England Baptist Hospital Roxbury Crossing, MA | Unrestricted General | $5,592 |
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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 | $608,795 | $31,808 | $41,448 | $27,961 | 2 | $32,878 | $24,407 | $37,659 |
| 2025 | $618,434 | $50,593 | $43,820 | $31,420 | 2 | $36,053 | $43,605 | $34,410 |
| 2024 | $611,746 | $29,563 | $34,957 | $24,336 | 2 | $28,547 | $21,863 | $31,456 |
| 2023 | $619,056 | $-22,437 | $79,077 | $64,610 | 2 | $68,869 | $9,400 | $31,250 |
| 2022 | $717,964 | $112,988 | $13,862 | — | — | $4,880 | $104,493 | $35,800 |
| 2021 | $670,250 | $56,664 | $34,122 | $22,983 | 2 | — | $49,784 | $31,967 |
| 2020 | $596,439 | $44,099 | $35,806 | $25,022 | 2 | — | $38,848 | $29,748 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edgar L Rhodes Perpetual Fund reported a distributable amount of $38K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Edgar L Rhodes Perpetual Fund's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
George Rideout Jr.
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $1K (2026)
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$10K (2022) → $10K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 $10K, to Bank of America (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Edgar L Rhodes Perpetual Fund
How much does Edgar L Rhodes Perpetual Fund give each year?
Edgar L Rhodes Perpetual Fund gave $28K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $31K across 2 grants.
How large is Edgar L Rhodes Perpetual Fund?
Edgar L Rhodes Perpetual Fund reported $609K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $33K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $38K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does Edgar L Rhodes Perpetual Fund operate?
Edgar L Rhodes Perpetual Fund has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Edgar L Rhodes Perpetual Fund's EIN?
Edgar L Rhodes Perpetual Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-6327533. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 May 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work Edgar L Rhodes Perpetual Fund 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
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