Rohde Family Charitable Foundation
The Rohde Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In its 2025 filing, it reported 27 grants totaling $181,000, all to recipients in Iowa.
Rohde Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Rohde Family Charitable Foundation gave $181K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Iowa. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $181,000
- +13.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- -18.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,704
- +39.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $3,339,076
- +2.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% 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 Rohde Family Charitable Foundation
- 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 464, Cedar Rapids, IA 52406
Phone: (319) 310-7927
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rohde Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kirkwood Foundation ($55K). Together the top 10 received $152K.
Grant Size Distribution
137 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 132 grants of 137 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Iowa. Listed recipients include organizations in Cedar Rapids and other Iowa communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Rohde Family Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 26 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 96% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $159K (2024) to $190K (2022). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $181K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kirkwood Foundation Cedar Rapids, IA | General Operating Fund | $55,000 |
| Mt Mercy University Cedar Rapids, IA | $10,000 Football Program Supprt; $12,000 Scholarship Fund Support | $22,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids, IA | General Operating Fund | $12,500 |
| Cedar Rapids Public Library Cedar Rapids, IA | $10,000 Capital Campaign; $2,500 General Operating Fund | $12,500 |
| Waypoint Cedar Rapids, IA | General Operating Fund | $12,500 |
| Mercy Medical Center Foundation Cedar Rapids, IA | Nurse Residency Program | $10,000 |
| Indian Creek Nature Center Cedar Rapids, IA | General Operating Fund | $7,500 |
| Camp Courageous of Iowa Monticello, IA | General Operating Fund | $5,000 |
| Coe College Cedar Rapids, IA | General Operating Fund | $5,000 |
| Mercy Medical Center Foundation Cedar Rapids, IA | Hallmar Village Support | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,339,076 | $302,101 | $236,451 | $181,000 | 27 | $184,777 | $193,951 | $182,120 |
| 2024 | $3,273,426 | $322,569 | $209,083 | $159,000 | 33 | $162,363 | $237,947 | $173,243 |
| 2023 | $3,160,009 | $250,389 | $231,172 | $188,000 | 25 | $191,357 | $150,505 | $160,773 |
| 2022 | $3,141,486 | $138,871 | $242,770 | $190,365 | 30 | $193,401 | $95,227 | $165,701 |
| 2021 | $3,248,392 | $289,218 | $221,836 | $172,400 | 22 | $175,254 | $241,268 | $193,233 |
| 2020 | $3,178,441 | $94,200 | $215,144 | $173,500 | 20 | — | $52,331 | $173,659 |
| 2019 | $3,299,385 | $58,635 | $230,643 | $172,500 | 20 | — | $59,792 | $175,377 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rohde Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $182K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including education, health care, youth services, environmental education, recreation for people with disabilities, arts, community support, and animal welfare.
The grantees describe their own work in varied ways. Indian Creek Nature Center says it promotes a sustainable future through environmental education and land protection. Camp Courageous of Iowa says it provides year-round recreational, respite, and travel opportunities for people with disabilities and their families. Orchestra Iowa says it fosters enjoyment of and support for symphonic music through performances, education, and community involvement. Cedar Valley Humane Society says it works to build healthy relationships between people and animals and to address animal cruelty, abuse, and overpopulation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $181,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $55,000, with a median of $2,500.
The largest reported grants included $55,000 to Kirkwood Foundation for general operating support; $22,000 to Mt Mercy University for football program and scholarship support; and $12,500 each to Boys & Girls Club of Cedar Rapids, Cedar Rapids Public Library, and Waypoint. Other grants included $10,000 to Mercy Medical Center Foundation for a nurse residency program, $7,500 to Indian Creek Nature Center, and $5,000 each to Camp Courageous of Iowa, Coe College, Mercy Medical Center Foundation, and Orchestra Iowa.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Charles A. Rohde as secretary, treasurer, and director, and Sara Sauter as president and director.
Rohde Family Charitable Foundation is led by Sara Sauter, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sara Sauter
President & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles A. Rohde
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Rohde Family Charitable Foundation
How much does Rohde Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
Rohde Family Charitable Foundation gave $181K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $159K across 33 grants.
What is Rohde Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Rohde Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $6,704, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Rohde Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
Rohde Family Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cedar Rapids, IA (23 grants).
Does Rohde Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 81% of Rohde Family Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Rohde Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Rohde Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Kirkwood Foundation ($55,000), Mt Mercy University ($22,000) and Mercy Medical Center Foundation ($15,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Rohde Family Charitable Foundation?
Rohde Family Charitable Foundation reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $185K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $182K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Rohde Family Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including education, health care, youth services, environmental education, recreation for people with disabilities, arts, community support, and animal welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rohde Family Charitable Foundation?
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 Rohde Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Rohde Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1452341. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Rohde Family Charitable 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 2019 (received by the IRS May 21, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 15, 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 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Rohde Family Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/rohde-family-charitable-foundation-morg_b407274197a44ec996de01af76ebb488
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