Rogers Foundation Inc
Rogers Foundation Inc is a private foundation located in Eastman, Georgia. It makes contributions to other charitable organizations and, according to its 2025 filing, gives only to preselected organizations.
Rogers Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Rogers Foundation Inc gave $8K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $700), mostly in Georgia. 50% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,400
- -10.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +71.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $700
- -47.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $184,948
- -2.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (6 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (82% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Rogers Foundation Inc
- 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 66, Eastman, GA 31023
Phone: (478) 374-6670
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rogers Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was First Baptist Church ($2K). Together the top 10 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 45 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia, 12% to recipients in Texas, and 6% to recipients in Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Rogers Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 12 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $600; repeat grants $800. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $500 repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2023) to $10K (2020). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Baptist Church Eastman, GA | Christian Ministry | $2,200 |
| Dodge Christian Learning Center Inc Eastman, GA | Christian Education | $1,000 |
| Porterfield Baptist Church Macon, GA | Christian Ministry | $1,000 |
| Ross Kelly Foundation Houston, TX | Christian Ministry | $1,000 |
| Dodge Baptist Association Eastman, GA | Christian Ministry | $500 |
| Gideons International Nashville, TN | Christian Ministry | $500 |
| Refuge House for Ladies Inc Eastman, GA | Christian Ministry | $500 |
| Brighton Their Day Poweder Springs, GA | Christian Ministry | $500 |
| Orphans Cemetery Assoc Eastman, GA | Cemetery Upkeep | $500 |
| Bruised Reed Ministries Eastman, GA | Christian Ministry | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $184,948 | $8,609 | $12,517 | $8,400 | 12 | $8,400 | $4,492 |
| 2024 | $188,856 | $12,639 | $13,294 | $9,400 | 7 | $9,400 | $8,745 |
| 2023 | $189,511 | $14,816 | $8,275 | $4,500 | 7 | $4,500 | $3,283 |
| 2022 | $182,970 | $4,600 | $7,879 | $4,800 | 7 | $4,800 | $1,669 |
| 2021 | $186,249 | $4,394 | $11,724 | $8,268 | 12 | $8,268 | $1,062 |
| 2020 | $193,579 | $36,044 | $12,573 | $9,500 | 13 | — | $32,971 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for Christian ministry and education, cemetery upkeep, local arts promotion, and downtown improvement.
One 2025 grantee, Refuge House for Ladies Inc, describes its mission as providing a refuge of love, safety, comfort, and compassion where broken and hurting women can be remade into “vessels of honor,” with support, encouragement, and accountability.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $8,400 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $2,200, with a median of $500.
Its largest 2025 grants included $2,200 to First Baptist Church in Eastman, Georgia, for Christian ministry; $1,000 each to Dodge Christian Learning Center Inc in Eastman for Christian education, Porterfield Baptist Church in Macon for Christian ministry, and Ross Kelly Foundation in Houston for Christian ministry. Other grants included $500 to Refuge House for Ladies Inc in Eastman for Christian ministry and $100 each to Dodge Arts Guild Inc for local arts promotion and the City of Eastman for downtown improvement.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Paula Rogers as president and CEO; Kenneth F. Rogers as secretary and treasurer; and Julie F. Rogers and Kelly E. Pruitt as directors.
Rogers Foundation Inc is led by Paula Rogers, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paula Rogers
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Julie F. Rogers
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kelly E. Pruitt
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kenneth F. Rogers
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
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 Rogers Foundation Inc
How much does Rogers Foundation Inc give each year?
Rogers Foundation Inc gave $8K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $9K across 7 grants.
What is Rogers Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Rogers Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $700, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rogers Foundation Inc that year got $600 on average.
Where does Rogers Foundation Inc give grants?
Rogers Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (12%) and Tennessee (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Eastman, GA (8 grants).
Does Rogers Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Rogers Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Christian Ministry" (8 grants).
Who are Rogers Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Rogers Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include First Baptist Church ($2,200), Dodge Christian Learning Center Inc ($1,000) and Porterfield Baptist Church ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Rogers Foundation Inc?
Rogers Foundation Inc reported $185K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $9K.
What does Rogers Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for Christian ministry and education, cemetery upkeep, local arts promotion, and downtown improvement. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rogers Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Rogers Foundation Inc's EIN?
Rogers Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2390963. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Rogers Foundation Inc 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 29, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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