Russell Hill Rogers Fund for the Arts
The Russell Hill Rogers Fund for the Arts is a private foundation based in San Antonio, Texas, established to honor Russell Hill Rogers' legacy and commitment to the arts community. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a single employee and is managed by a board of trustees.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$26.1M
+2.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.4M
+7.4% YoY
Grant Count
34
+6.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$41K
+1.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Fund was established for the support, encouragement, and preservation of the creative and performing arts in the San Antonio area. Since its establishment, the Fund has underwritten concerts, ballets, operas, and various other productions; supported major art acquisitions; and brought special exhibitions and guest artists to organizations throughout Bexar County.
Grants support the creative and performing arts, including but not limited to painting, music, literature, and visual arts. Funding focuses on specific projects, performances, and productions aligned with the arts.
Grantmaking
Only 501(c)(3) organizations primarily serving the San Antonio metropolitan area are eligible to apply. The Fund emphasizes thoughtful consideration of funding requests while adhering to its budget limitations.
Grant Range
$18,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Fund supports arts projects primarily in Texas, specifically in the cities of Austin and San Antonio, with emphasis on the San Antonio metropolitan area and Bexar County.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2023):
- Total assets: $25,517,329
- Total revenues: $2,032,274
- Total expenses: $1,657,521
- Investment income and dividends: $548,985
- Annual giving rate: approximately 5.1% of assets
Assets (2024):
- Total assets: $26,107,104
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $26,107,104 | $25,517,329 | $25,218,083 |
| Revenue | $2,275,326 | $2,032,274 | $2,212,202 |
| Expenses | $1,685,551 | $1,657,521 | $1,615,799 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,461,354 | $1,364,412 | $1,266,783 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,059,693 | $1,776,722 | $1,909,649 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,515,393 | $1,390,203 | $1,364,174 |
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
144 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Russell Hill Rogers Fund for the Arts
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Trustees:
- Barbara S. Condos
- Sarah E. Harte
- Allan G. Paterson Jr.
- Gurpaul Singh
- Amy Stieren Smiley
- Brad Parman
Staff:
- Jennifer Peace, Executive Director (annual compensation: $60,000)
Trustees work on a voluntary basis.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GURPAUL SINGH | MANAGING TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| SARAH E HARTE | MANAGING TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| ALLAN G PATERSON JR | EMERITUS TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| JEAN ROGERS WINCHELL | EMERITUS TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ROBERT R LENDE | EMERITUS TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| AMY E STIEREN | MANAGING TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| BRAD PARMAN | MANAGING TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| JENNIFER PEACE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 10 | $60,000 |
Contact & Website
Website: www.russellhillrogers.org
Location: San Antonio, Texas
EIN: 74-2403914
Tax-exempt status: Since June 1986
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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