Edward and Elyse Rogers Family Foundation
The Edward and Elyse Rogers Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Midland, Michigan. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2024 filing states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Edward and Elyse Rogers Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Edward and Elyse Rogers Family Foundation gave $62K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Michigan. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $62,000
- +12.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,875
- +12.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,250
- Total assets
- $1,551,747
- +44.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (6 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Edward and Elyse Rogers Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 110 East Grove Street, Midland, MI 48640
Phone: (989) 615-1372
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edward and Elyse Rogers Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mote Marine Laboratory ($16K). Together the top 10 received $59K.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 81 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grants went to recipients in Michigan (54% of grant dollars), Florida (35%), Arizona (9%), the District of Columbia (1%), and Virginia (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Edward and Elyse Rogers Family Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 16 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+17%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2020) to $63K (2022). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $62K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mote Marine Laboratory Sarasota, FL | Unrestricted | $15,500 |
| Grand Traverse Regional Land Cpnservancy Traverse City, MI | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| International Dark Sky Dicscovery Fountain Hills, AZ | Unrestricted | $5,500 |
| Midland Center for the Arts Midland, MI | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Mackinaw Center for Public Policy Midland, MI | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy of Florida Winter Park, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Little Forks Conservancy Midland, MI | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Elk-Skegemog Lake Association Elk Rapids, MI | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Midland Area Community Foundation Midland, MI | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Land Conservancy of West Michigan Grand Rapids, MI | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,551,747 | $167,917 | $64,596 | $62,000 | 16 | $62,000 | $81,525 | — |
| 2023 | $1,076,554 | $119,743 | $57,800 | $55,000 | 16 | $55,000 | $25,447 | — |
| 2022 | $998,905 | $102,101 | $65,640 | $63,000 | 18 | $63,000 | $27,099 | — |
| 2021 | $950,711 | $110,427 | $55,719 | $53,000 | 16 | $53,000 | $19,768 | — |
| 2020 | $844,258 | $113,750 | $43,798 | $42,000 | 15 | — | $31,339 | $49,855 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose work includes marine and environmental science, arts and education, community philanthropy, and land conservation. For example, Mote Marine Laboratory describes its mission as advancing marine and environmental sciences through research, education, and public outreach. The Land Conservancy of West Michigan says it conserves ecologically critical land through nature preserves and other conservation work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $62,000 through 16 grants. Grants ranged from $250 to $15,500, with a median grant of $3,250. Its largest listed grant was $15,500 to Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota, Florida. Other notable grants included $10,000 to Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy; $5,500 to International Dark Sky Discovery; and $5,000 each to Midland Center for the Arts, Mackinaw Center for Public Policy, The Nature Conservancy of Florida, and Little Forks Conservancy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Elyse M. Rogers as president, Edward W. Rogers as treasurer, Pamela Butcher as vice-president, Cynthia Tate as secretary, and Jenifer Rogers as general counsel.
Edward and Elyse Rogers Family Foundation is led by Elyse M. Rogers, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elyse M. Rogers
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Tate
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Edward W. Rogers
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenifer Rogers
General Counsel
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Pamela Butcher
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Edward and Elyse Rogers Family Foundation
How much does Edward and Elyse Rogers Family Foundation give each year?
Edward and Elyse Rogers Family Foundation gave $62K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $55K across 16 grants.
What is Edward and Elyse Rogers Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Edward and Elyse Rogers Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,250, and its average grant was $3,875, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Edward and Elyse Rogers Family Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Edward and Elyse Rogers Family Foundation give grants?
Edward and Elyse Rogers Family Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (35%) and Arizona (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Midland, MI (4 grants), Sarasota, FL (2 grants), Elk Rapids, MI (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Edward and Elyse Rogers Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Edward and Elyse Rogers Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Edward and Elyse Rogers Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Edward and Elyse Rogers Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Mote Marine Laboratory ($15,500), Grand Traverse Regional Land Cpnservancy ($10,000) and International Dark Sky Dicscovery ($5,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Edward and Elyse Rogers Family Foundation?
Edward and Elyse Rogers Family Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $168K.
What does Edward and Elyse Rogers Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose work includes marine and environmental science, arts and education, community philanthropy, and land conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edward and Elyse Rogers Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Edward and Elyse Rogers Family Foundation's EIN?
Edward and Elyse Rogers Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1411391. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Edward and Elyse Rogers Family Foundation 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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