Rodman Foundation
The Rodman Foundation is a private foundation based in St. Paul, Minnesota. In its 2024 filing, it reported giving $307,000 through 88 grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in the arts, science, education, community philanthropy, and human services.
Rodman Foundation at a glance
In short: Rodman Foundation gave $307K across 88 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Washington. 19% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $307,000
- +3.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 88
- +3.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,489
- -0.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $5,616,264
- -0.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (13 of 69, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Washington (29% 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 Rodman Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 30 East Seventh Street Suite 2000, St Paul, MN 55101-4930
Phone: (651) 228-0935
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rodman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Puget Sound ($35K across 5 grants). Together the top 10 received $154K.
Grant Size Distribution
401 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 401 grants of 401 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington (29%), Minnesota (23%), Florida (12%), California (11%), and Colorado (10%). The reported grants also included recipients in other states, including Illinois, Oregon, and Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 88 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Rodman Foundation open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 69 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 77% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $276K (2020) to $331K (2022). In 2024 it made 88 grants totaling $307K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Coachella Valley Repertory Cathedral City, CA | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Science Museum of Minnesota Saint Paul, MN | First payment of a 5-year $100,000 pledge for the capital campaign | $20,000 |
| University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA | JCT Scholarship | $17,500 |
| St Paul Academy and Summit School Saint Paul, MN | Building Futures Capital Campaign | $15,000 |
| Yampa Valley Community Foundation Steamboat Springs, CO | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA | Puget Sound Fund | $10,000 |
| Properties Friends and Neighbors Community Fund Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $7,500 |
| St Joseph School Seattle, WA | General Operating Support | $7,500 |
| Yamhill Community Action Partnership McMinnville, OR | Yamhill Carlton Storehouse | $7,500 |
| Episcopal Church of Bethesda by the Sea Palm Beach, FL | General Operating Support | $6,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,616,264 | $327,141 | $372,939 | $307,000 | 88 | $357,558 | $445,550 | $375,483 |
| 2023 | $5,639,239 | $120,592 | $355,140 | $298,000 | 85 | $345,542 | $186,804 | $348,009 |
| 2022 | $5,856,169 | $193,166 | $403,117 | $331,000 | 77 | $377,569 | $173,092 | $358,320 |
| 2021 | $6,033,650 | $555,980 | $349,364 | $276,000 | 74 | $322,805 | $774,439 | $389,542 |
| 2020 | $5,847,599 | $176,300 | $439,292 | $276,000 | 77 | — | $92,749 | $322,256 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rodman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $375K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a theatre organization, a science museum, schools and a university, community foundations and service organizations, and a nonprofit serving women survivors.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms. Coachella Valley Repertory says it offers educational, dramatic, and musical theatre, along with outreach programs. The Science Museum of Minnesota’s mission is to “turn on the science: inspire learning. Inform policy. Improve lives.” The University of Puget Sound describes its focus as teaching excellence, scholarly engagement, and student-faculty interaction. Yampa Valley Community Foundation says it works to build vibrant communities through philanthropy, nonprofit support, and grantmaking. Yamhill Community Action Partnership says it advocates for people in need by connecting them with resources and tools. Thistle Farms says it helps women survivors recover and heal from prostitution, trafficking, and addiction.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 88 grants totaling $307,000. Awards ranged from $500 to $20,000, with a median grant of $2,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $20,000 to Coachella Valley Repertory for general operating support and $20,000 to the Science Museum of Minnesota as the first payment of a five-year, $100,000 capital-campaign pledge. The foundation also gave the University of Puget Sound $17,500 for a JCT scholarship and $10,000 for the Puget Sound Fund; $15,000 each to St. Paul Academy and Summit School for its Building Futures capital campaign and to Yampa Valley Community Foundation for general operating support; and $7,500 to Yamhill Community Action Partnership for Yamhill Carlton Storehouse.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Frederick W. Titcomb as director and president, Daniel C. Titcomb as director and secretary, E. Rodman Titcomb Jr. as director and treasurer, and Bruce L. Titcomb as director and vice president. It also lists Julie C. Titcomb and Edward R. Titcomb as former directors, both noted as deceased.
Rodman Foundation is led by Frederick W. Titcomb, Director & President on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Frederick W. Titcomb
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Bruce L. Titcomb
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Daniel C. Titcomb
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
E. Rodman Titcomb Jr.
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Edward R. Titcomb (2020–2024) — Former Director & Chair · Filing note: Deceased 2011
- Former: Julie C. Titcomb (2020–2024) — Former Director · Filing note: Deceased 2010
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $5K, to Frederick W Titcomb (Director/President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Rodman Foundation
How much does Rodman Foundation give each year?
Rodman Foundation gave $307K across 88 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $298K across 85 grants.
What is Rodman Foundation's typical grant size?
Rodman Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,489, across 88 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rodman Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Rodman Foundation give grants?
Rodman Foundation's top state is Washington, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Minnesota (23%) and Florida (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Saint Paul, MN (18 grants), Seattle, WA (16 grants), Tacoma, WA (7 grants) and Steamboat Springs, CO (4 grants).
Does Rodman Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 78% of Rodman Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (69 of 88) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Rodman Foundation's largest grantees?
Rodman Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Puget Sound ($35,000 across 5 grants), Science Museum of Minnesota ($26,000 across 3 grants) and Coachella Valley Repertory ($22,600 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rodman Foundation?
Rodman Foundation reported $5.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $358K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $375K (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 Rodman Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a theatre organization, a science museum, schools and a university, community foundations and service organizations, and a nonprofit serving women survivors. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rodman Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Rodman Foundation's EIN?
Rodman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7025570. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Rodman 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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