Rogers Foundation
Rogers Foundation is a private foundation based in Lincoln, Nebraska, established in 1954. The organization operates as a grantmaking foundation focused on supporting charitable purposes across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.1M
+44.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$596K
-0.1% YoY
Grant Count
37
-7.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$16K
+8.0% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rogers Foundation reported a distributable amount of $614K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
The foundation primarily directs grants to organizations in Nebraska and Illinois.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$10,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary funding focus is in Nebraska and Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $5,595,804
- Total revenues: $599,436
- Total expenses: $680,751
- Investment income and dividends: $495,362
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $98,308
- Giving rate: 10.7% of assets
- Number of employees: 0
Revenue Composition (2023):
- Investment income and dividends: $495,362
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $98,308
- Miscellaneous revenues: $5,766
- Total grants and contributions received: $0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,081,593 | $5,595,804 | $5,673,982 |
| Revenue | $3,194,666 | $599,436 | $498,554 |
| Expenses | $705,942 | $680,751 | $598,012 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $596,000 | $596,800 | $553,074 |
| Net Investment Income | $424,142 | $395,444 | $458,383 |
| Distributable Amount | $613,536 | $595,269 | $599,675 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
195 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Lincoln Children's Zoo ($50,000), Tabitha Foundation ($40,000), Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministrie ($30,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BRAVEBE CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER LINCOLN, NE | CHARITABLE | $10,000 |
| BRIGHT LIGHTS LINCON, NE | CHARITABLE | $15,000 |
| BRYAN FOUNDATION LINCOLN, NE | CHARITABLE | $25,000 |
| CAPITAL JAZZ SOCIETY LINCOLN, NE | CHARITABLE | $2,000 |
| CASA FOR LANCASTER COUNTY LINCOLN, NE | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| CHILDREN'S NEBRASKA FOUNDATION OMAHA, NE | CHARITABLE | $20,000 |
| COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP LINCON, NE | CHARITABLE | $20,000 |
| CROHN'S & COLITIS FDN OMAHA, NE | CHARITABLE | $20,000 |
| FOOD BANK OF LINCOLN LINCOLN, NE | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $20,000 |
| FRESH START LINCOLN, NE | CHARITABLE | $18,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Mary Kay Jones – President/Trustee (40 hours/week, $66,000 compensation)
- Kuulei M Marquart – VP/Secretary (0 hours/week, $0 compensation)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUULEI M MARQUART | VP/SECRETARY | — | — |
| MARY KAY JONES | PRESIDENT/TR | — | $66,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Rogers Foundation fund?
The foundation's primary funding areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services The foundation primarily directs grants to organizations in Nebraska and Illinois.
How do I apply for a grant from Rogers Foundation?
**Grant Activity (2023):** • Total distributions: $596,800–$597,000 • Number of grants: 40 • Median grant size: $10,000 • Grant range: $2,000–$40,000 • Maximum grant: $40,000 **Recent Grantees (2023):** • Food Bank of Lincoln: $40,000 • Fresh Start: $38,000 • The Tabitha Foundation: $35,000 **Application Status:** The foundation accepts applications.
Where does Rogers Foundation make grants?
Primary funding focus is in Nebraska and Illinois.
What size grants does Rogers Foundation award?
In 2024, Rogers Foundation awarded 37 grants totaling $596K — an average of about $16K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Rogers Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Rogers Foundation reported a distributable amount of $614K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Rogers Foundation's EIN?
Rogers Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-6026897. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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