Rodeki Foundation
Rodeki Foundation is a private foundation based in La Jolla, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations supporting work that includes multiple sclerosis and cancer services, children and families, youth education, and biological research.
Rodeki Foundation at a glance
In short: Rodeki Foundation gave $925K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $103K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $925,371
- +1.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -30.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $102,819
- +47.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $21,541,891
- +27.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (65% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Rodeki Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4225 Executive Square Suite 1150, La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone: (858) 558-9200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rodeki Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Multiple Sclerosis Society ($606K). Together the top 9 received $925K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 57 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (65%), California (25%), and Maryland (9%). Recipients included organizations in San Diego and La Jolla, California, as well as the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in New York, New York, and the American Cancer Society in Hagerstown, Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Rodeki Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 69% 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 2018 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $602K (2019) to $987K (2020). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $925K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society New York, NY | To Support General Operations. | $605,871 |
| American Cancer Society Hagerstown, MD | To Support General Operations. | $87,000 |
| Home Start Inc San Diego, CA | To Support General Operations. | $55,000 |
| Reality Changers San Diego, CA | To Support General Operations. | $50,000 |
| U C San Diego Foundation La Jolla, CA | To Support General Operations. | $50,000 |
| Access Youth Academy San Diego, CA | To Support General Operations. | $40,000 |
| Salk Institute for Biological Studies La Jolla, CA | To Support General Operations. | $25,000 |
| A Bridge for Kids San Diego, CA | To Support General Operations. | $10,000 |
| Vision of Children San Diego, CA | To Support General Operations. | $2,500 |
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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 | $21,541,891 | $5,652,698 | $1,047,520 | $925,371 | 9 | $950,714 | $5,397,574 | $1,382,207 |
| 2023 | $16,936,713 | $2,047,648 | $1,016,883 | $909,008 | 13 | $926,225 | $1,428,244 | $996,168 |
| 2022 | $15,905,948 | $1,518,609 | $954,504 | $789,550 | 9 | $814,920 | $1,438,629 | $984,445 |
| 2021 | $15,341,843 | $4,436,662 | $923,230 | $829,000 | 11 | $835,761 | $4,369,453 | $1,088,506 |
| 2020 | $11,828,411 | $395,262 | $1,058,154 | $986,500 | 15 | — | $330,025 | $877,761 |
| 2019 | $12,491,303 | $1,711,267 | $723,770 | $602,062 | 6 | — | $1,650,180 | $752,442 |
| 2018 | $11,503,806 | $1,408,421 | $718,374 | $643,000 | 10 | — | $1,349,919 | $757,176 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rodeki Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.4M for 2024 — 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 2024 grants went to organizations working in several areas. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society describes its mission as curing MS while empowering people affected by MS to live their best lives. The American Cancer Society says it works to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support.
Among its San Diego-area grantees, Home Start says it works to strengthen families and communities to assure children’s safety and resiliency. Reality Changers describes its work as providing academic support, financial assistance, and leadership training to help youth from disadvantaged backgrounds become first-generation college students. Access Youth Academy says it uses squash as a catalyst for academic enrichment, health and wellness, social responsibility, and leadership for underserved youth. A Bridge for Kids says it provides financial benefits to teenagers with demonstrated need and an activity requiring assistance.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 9 grants totaling $925,371. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $605,871, with a median of $50,000. All listed 2024 grants were for general operations.
The largest grants were $605,871 to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, $87,000 to the American Cancer Society, $55,000 to Home Start Inc, $50,000 each to Reality Changers and U C San Diego Foundation, and $40,000 to Access Youth Academy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sanjay Jha as president and Fiona Mackin-Jha as CFO/secretary.
Rodeki Foundation is led by Sanjay Jha, President on every filing since 2018; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sanjay Jha
President
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fiona Mackin-Jha
CFO & Secretary
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "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 Rodeki Foundation
How much does Rodeki Foundation give each year?
Rodeki Foundation gave $925K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $909K across 13 grants.
What is Rodeki Foundation's typical grant size?
Rodeki Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $102,819, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Rodeki Foundation give grants?
Rodeki Foundation gives mostly in New York: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (25%) and Maryland (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (5 grants) and La Jolla, CA (2 grants).
Does Rodeki Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Rodeki Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Rodeki Foundation's largest grantees?
Rodeki Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include National Multiple Sclerosis Society ($605,871), American Cancer Society ($87,000) and Home Start Inc ($55,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rodeki Foundation?
Rodeki Foundation reported $21.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $951K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.4M (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.
What does Rodeki Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in several areas. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society describes its mission as curing MS while empowering people affected by MS to live their best lives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rodeki Foundation?
The foundation 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 Rodeki Foundation's EIN?
Rodeki Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5590876. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Does Rodeki 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS May 14, 2019)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 3, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2024
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