Florence Rogers Charitable Trust

FAYETTEVILLE, NC EIN: 56-6074515

The Florence Rogers Charitable Trust is a private foundation established in 1966 and based in Fayetteville, North Carolina. It operates as a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization with no employees, functioning as a private foundation dedicated to philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.4M

-1.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$240K

+19.3% YoY

Grant Count

+44.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$6K

-17.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Florence Rogers Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $280K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The trust primarily funds equipment, academy and CPR equipment, supplies, scholarships, PA programs, online virtual programs, and music education initiatives. Its funding priorities encompass:

Education
Health and medical services
Community health and wellness
Human services
Philanthropy and voluntarism

Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The trust primarily funds organizations in North Carolina and South Carolina.

Grant Distribution by State

North Carolina $1.1M (100%)

South Carolina $2K (0%)

States

North Carolina South Carolina

Cities

Chapel HillDurhamFalconFayettevilleFort BraggLumbertonRaleighSpartanburgSpring LakeThomasville

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year Ending March 2025:

Total assets: $3,364,061
Total revenues: $425,002
Total expenses: $486,818

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$3,364,061	$3,423,479	$3,541,054
Revenue	$425,002	$356,361	$134,077
Expenses	$486,818	$472,989	$441,364
Qualifying Distributions	$304,682	$259,469	$253,827
Net Investment Income	$244,542	$146,053	$92,463
Distributable Amount	$279,771	$267,152	$265,764

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

167 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Methodist University ($35,198), Better Health of Cumberland County ($20,000), Cumberland County Council on Older Adults ($11,049).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ABNEY CHAPEL SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST FAYETTEVILLE, NC	THANKSGIVING BASKETS	$5,000
AGAPE PREGNANCY SUPPORT SERVICES FAYETTEVILLE, NC	CHRISTMAS ASSISTANCE FOR FAMILIIES	$1,500
AIRBORNE & SPECIAL OPERATIONS MUSEUM FOUNDATION FAYETTEVILLE, NC	25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION	$5,000
BETTER HEALTH OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY FAYETTEVILLE, NC	DIABETES MANAGEMENT & DIRECT AID SERVICES	$20,000
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA OCCONECHEE COUNCIL RALEIGH, NC	SCOUT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM	$5,000
CAPE FEAR REGIONAL THEATRE FAYETTEVILLE, NC	STUDENT TEES PROGRAM	$7,500
CHILDRENS CANCER PARTNERS OF THE CAROLINA SPARTANBURG, SC	ASSIST FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WITH CANCER	$1,500
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL ON OLDER ADULTS FAYETTEVILLE, NC	CHRISTMAS CHEER PROJECT, FUNDS FOR ANIMATRONIC PETS	$11,049
FAYETTEVILLE FAMILY LIFE CENTER FAYETTEVILLE, NC	CLIENT AID AND COUNSELING	$9,000
FAYETTEVILLE URBAN MINISTRY FAYETTEVILLE, NC	FOOD EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JESSIE TALLY	CO-TRUSTEE	10	$20,000
J WILLIAM LAMBERT	CO-TRUSTEE	10	$20,000

Contact Information

Address: PO Box 36006 Fayetteville, NC 28303-1006

EIN: 56-6074515

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Florence Rogers Charitable Trust fund?

The trust primarily funds equipment, academy and CPR equipment, supplies, scholarships, PA programs, online virtual programs, and music education initiatives. Its funding priorities encompass: • Education • Health and medical services • Community health and wellness • Human services • Philanthropy and voluntarism

How do I apply for a grant from Florence Rogers Charitable Trust?

**Grant Activity:** • The trust made 34 grants in its most recent fiscal year (ending March 2025) • Total giving: $239,528 • Typical award range: $232–$35,198 **Recent Grants (FY 2025):** • Methodist University: $35,198 (Patho Simulator Equipment) • Better Health of Cumberland County: $20,000 (Diabetes Management & Direct Aid Services) • Cumberland County Coordinating Council on Older Adults: $11,049 (Christmas Cheer Project, Funds for Animatronic Pets)

Where does Florence Rogers Charitable Trust make grants?

The trust primarily funds organizations in North Carolina and South Carolina.

What size grants does Florence Rogers Charitable Trust award?

In 2025, Florence Rogers Charitable Trust awarded 39 grants totaling $240K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Florence Rogers Charitable Trust required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Florence Rogers Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $280K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Florence Rogers Charitable Trust's EIN?

Florence Rogers Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-6074515. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.