Mary and Christopher Rodgers Foundation
The Mary and Christopher Rodgers Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. In its 2025 filing, it reported 23 grants totaling $24,650 to charitable organizations, with listed recipients in multiple states.
Mary and Christopher Rodgers Foundation at a glance
In short: Mary and Christopher Rodgers Foundation gave $25K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $24,650
- -3.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- +2200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,072
- -95.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $392,490
- -0.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (18% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Mary and Christopher Rodgers Foundation
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8620 Baltimore Drive Ste 201, Dallas, TX 75225-3496
Phone: (603) 770-9087
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mary and Christopher Rodgers Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Exeter Presbyterian Church ($4K). Together the top 10 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in multiple states. By share of grant dollars, the largest recipient-state shares were Texas (18%), New Hampshire (16%), Washington, DC (12%), Maryland (12%), and Colorado (11%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Mary and Christopher Rodgers Foundation gives
- Giving grew 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 133% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2020) to $25K (2024). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter Presbyterian Church Exeter, NH | For general fund | $4,000 |
| The Tender Bridge Parkville, MD | For Banners Bridge the Gap Game Fundraiser | $3,000 |
| American Center for Law and Justice Washington, DC | For general fund | $2,000 |
| Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | For general fund | $2,000 |
| Ripe for Harvest Colorado Springs, CO | For general fund | $1,650 |
| Focus on the Family Colorado Springs, CO | For general fund | $1,000 |
| Prison Fellowship Merrifield, VA | For general fund | $1,000 |
| Providence Christian School Dallas, TX | For general fund | $1,000 |
| Joni and Friends Agoura Hills, CA | For general fund | $1,000 |
| Rahabs Rope Gainesville, GA | For general fund | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $392,490 | $50,273 | $30,052 | $24,650 | 23 | $24,650 | $45,130 | $18,599 |
| 2024 | $395,724 | $35,566 | $30,136 | $25,455 | 1 | $25,455 | $18,609 | $18,868 |
| 2023 | $390,918 | $21,373 | $29,664 | $25,000 | 1 | $25,000 | $10,505 | $18,214 |
| 2022 | $399,681 | $27,425 | $24,578 | $19,625 | 1 | $19,625 | $18,985 | $18,773 |
| 2021 | $401,160 | $38,161 | $25,481 | $20,000 | 1 | $20,000 | $20,438 | $21,237 |
| 2020 | $384,381 | $11,878 | $23,043 | $17,500 | 1 | — | $6,335 | $19,024 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mary and Christopher Rodgers Foundation reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Samaritan’s Purse describes its work as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine. Rahab’s Rope says it provides care, counseling, lodging, and work opportunities to women and girls affected by human trafficking. Joni and Friends describes its mission as serving people living with disabilities and mobilizing the church to evangelize and serve them.
Other 2025 recipients describe work in areas including public policy, family services, Christian leadership development, libraries, and support for people experiencing homelessness.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $24,650 through 23 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $4,000, with a median of $500. The largest listed grants were $4,000 to Exeter Presbyterian Church for its general fund and $3,000 to The Tender Bridge for its Banners Bridge the Gap Game Fundraiser. Other grants included $2,000 each to the American Center for Law and Justice and Samaritan’s Purse, and $1,650 to Ripe for Harvest.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James Rodgers and Sarah M Smith as trustees.
Mary and Christopher Rodgers Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Rodgers
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah M Smith
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Mary and Christopher Rodgers Foundation
How much does Mary and Christopher Rodgers Foundation give each year?
Mary and Christopher Rodgers Foundation gave $25K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $25K across 1 grant.
What is Mary and Christopher Rodgers Foundation's typical grant size?
Mary and Christopher Rodgers Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,072, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mary and Christopher Rodgers Foundation give grants?
Mary and Christopher Rodgers Foundation's top state is Texas, with 18% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Hampshire (16%) and District of Columbia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (6 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants), Colorado Springs, CO (2 grants) and Keene Valley, NY (2 grants).
Does Mary and Christopher Rodgers Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 96% of Mary and Christopher Rodgers Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Mary and Christopher Rodgers Foundation's largest grantees?
Mary and Christopher Rodgers Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Exeter Presbyterian Church ($4,000), The Tender Bridge ($3,000) and American Center for Law and Justice ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mary and Christopher Rodgers Foundation?
Mary and Christopher Rodgers Foundation reported $392K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mary and Christopher Rodgers Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Samaritan’s Purse describes its work as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mary and Christopher Rodgers Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mary and Christopher Rodgers Foundation's EIN?
Mary and Christopher Rodgers Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6724756. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Mary and Christopher Rodgers 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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