Rodel Leadership Institute

Private foundation Phoenix, AZ EIN: 87-1239959

Rodel Leadership Institute is a private foundation, based in Phoenix, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. In 2023, it made $16K in qualifying distributions.

Rodel Leadership Institute at a glance

Revenue (2023)
$15,450
Qualifying distributions (2023)
$15,924
Expenses (2023)
$15,924
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.

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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesQualifying Distributions
2023—$15,450$15,924$15,924
2021$47,585$586,541$539,412$539,412

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Rodel Leadership Institute is led by John Kroger, President & CEO on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.

Officers on the 2023 filing

  • John Kroger

    President & CEO

    On filings since 2021

    3 hrs/week

    $96K (2021) → $0 (2023)

  • William Budinger

    Chair

    On filings since 2021

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Donald Budinger

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jeff King

    COO

    On filings since 2021

    3 hrs/week

    $103K (2021) → $0 (2023)

  • Susan Budinger

    Vice Chair

    On filings since 2021

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2021 IRS filing

Jeff King — COO: $103KJeff KingCOO$103KJohn Kroger — President & CEO: $96KJohn KrogerPresident & CEO$96K

The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $103K, to Jeff King (COO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about Rodel Leadership Institute

What is Rodel Leadership Institute's EIN?

Rodel Leadership Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1239959. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023

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