T Gary and Kathleen Rogers Private
T Gary and Kathleen Rogers Private is a private foundation based in Lafayette, California, that has focused primarily on supporting Oakland students and public education. The foundation’s website says it was established in 2003 by T. Gary and Kathleen Rogers and that it announced plans to sunset its Oakland education grantmaking and operations by 2025.
T Gary and Kathleen Rogers Private at a glance
In short: T Gary and Kathleen Rogers Private gave $5.4M across 51 grants in 2024 (avg $106K), mostly in California. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,429,172
- +19.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 51
- -37.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $106,454
- +89.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,150
- Total assets
- $48,448,865
- -9.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (18 of 50, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (100% 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 T Gary and Kathleen Rogers Private
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The foundation’s website says it does not accept unsolicited proposals. It describes a grantee process that begins with an invitation and continues through application, approval, and grant reporting. The 2024 filing stated that, when required, applications were generally submitted electronically through a grantee portal and included the grant purpose, intended outcomes and outputs, requested amount, and a budget. The filing said applicants generally had to be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) and not classified as private foundations; a qualifying fiscal sponsor could also apply on an applicant’s behalf. It listed exclusions including individual scholarship funds, reserve funds, political campaigns or lobbying, fundraising events, and programs or organizations that do not work with Oakland youth. It also said grants to for-profits could be made at the foundation’s discretion with expenditure responsibility for a clear charitable purpose.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing listed April deadlines for June board meetings and October deadlines for December board meetings. These dates are past.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing listed April deadlines for June board meetings and October deadlines for December board meetings.
- Contact
Application contact: Applications If Required Are Genera
Mailing address: 201 Lafayette Circle Suite 100, Lafayette, CA 94549
Phone: (510) 899-7900
Website: https://rogersfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who T Gary and Kathleen Rogers Private funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lighthouse Community Charter Schools ($2.1M). Together the top 10 received $5.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
397 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 314 grants of 397 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes its main education focus as Oakland, California. All of its reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 51 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is T Gary and Kathleen Rogers Private open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 18 of 50 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $165K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 39% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 400% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $3.6M (2020) to $8.8M (2021). In 2024 it made 51 grants totaling $5.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Community Charter Schools Oakland, CA | General Support | $2,150,000 |
| Uc Berkeley Foundation Berkeley, CA | General Support | $1,032,648 |
| East Bay Community Foundation Oakland, CA | General Support | $850,000 |
| Envision Education Oakland, CA | General Support | $165,500 |
| Urban Montessori Charter School Oakland, CA | General Support | $150,210 |
| Education for Change Inc Oakland, CA | General Support | $150,000 |
| Lead Liberated Oakland, CA | General Support | $145,000 |
| Philanthropic Ventures Foundation Oakland, CA | General Support | $130,000 |
| Led Better Inc Alameda, CA | General Support | $125,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc San Francisco, CA | General Support | $125,000 |
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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 | $48,448,865 | $7,954,419 | $7,867,352 | $5,429,172 | 51 | $7,270,074 | $5,459,807 | $1,816,255 |
| 2023 | $53,684,376 | $5,663,239 | $9,394,520 | $4,544,501 | 81 | $7,818,444 | $4,742,193 | $1,964,498 |
| 2022 | $59,200,655 | $3,382,414 | $8,447,347 | $6,425,456 | 76 | $9,077,244 | $2,368,126 | $2,632,397 |
| 2021 | $82,553,264 | $10,064,318 | $14,276,446 | $8,849,002 | 84 | $11,543,296 | $8,106,216 | $3,299,381 |
| 2020 | $84,153,865 | $3,577,454 | $7,180,777 | $3,602,093 | 105 | — | $1,248,012 | $3,420,337 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, T Gary and Kathleen Rogers Private reported a distributable amount of $1.8M 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
The foundation’s stated mission is to support organizations and pursue partnerships committed to the highest level of achievement and excellence. Its strategic emphasis has been transforming public education in Oakland, California, through grants, initiatives, and community collaboration.
Its 2020–2025 plan described investments in schools and nonprofits working to build organizational capacity and support system-level change in Oakland education. The website also identifies community investments in the University of California, Berkeley, and innovative medical research.
Examples of 2024 grantees illustrate the kinds of organizations it supported. East Bay Community Foundation describes its work as mobilizing resources and community leadership, including support for young children and economic opportunities. Envision Education says it prepares students, especially first-generation college students, for success in college and life. Education for Change describes its mission as providing public education to underserved Oakland children, while National Equity Project says it works to transform outcomes and opportunities for historically underserved children and families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 51 grants totaling $5,429,172. Grant amounts ranged from $30 to $2,150,000, with a median of $2,150. Its largest reported grants were $2,150,000 to Lighthouse Community Charter Schools, $1,032,648 to UC Berkeley Foundation, and $850,000 to East Bay Community Foundation. Other large grants included $165,500 to Envision Education, $150,210 to Urban Montessori Charter School, $150,000 to Education for Change, and $145,000 to Lead Liberated. The listed grants were reported as general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing listed Rhonnel S. Sotelo as CEO and Brian K. Rogers as board secretary.
T Gary and Kathleen Rogers Private is led by Rhonnel S. Sotelo, CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rhonnel S. Sotelo
CEO
Executive Director → CEO, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$258K (2020) → $466K (2024)
Brian K. Rogers
Board Secretary
CEO & Board Secretary → Board Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
$185K (2020) → $0 (2024)
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 $466K, to Rhonnel S Sotelo (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about T Gary and Kathleen Rogers Private
How much does T Gary and Kathleen Rogers Private give each year?
T Gary and Kathleen Rogers Private gave $5.4M across 51 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.5M across 81 grants.
What is T Gary and Kathleen Rogers Private's typical grant size?
T Gary and Kathleen Rogers Private's median grant in 2024 was $2,150, and its average grant was $106,454, across 51 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from T Gary and Kathleen Rogers Private that year got $8K on average.
Where does T Gary and Kathleen Rogers Private give grants?
T Gary and Kathleen Rogers Private gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Oakland, CA (16 grants), Washington, DC (6 grants), Berkeley, CA (3 grants) and San Francisco, CA (3 grants).
Does T Gary and Kathleen Rogers Private give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of T Gary and Kathleen Rogers Private's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (51 of 51) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are T Gary and Kathleen Rogers Private's largest grantees?
T Gary and Kathleen Rogers Private's largest 2024 grantees include Lighthouse Community Charter Schools ($2,150,000), Uc Berkeley Foundation ($1,032,648) and East Bay Community Foundation ($850,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is T Gary and Kathleen Rogers Private?
T Gary and Kathleen Rogers Private reported $48.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does T Gary and Kathleen Rogers Private fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to support organizations and pursue partnerships committed to the highest level of achievement and excellence. Its strategic emphasis has been transforming public education in Oakland, California, through grants, initiatives, and community collaboration. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from T Gary and Kathleen Rogers Private?
The foundation’s website says it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is T Gary and Kathleen Rogers Private's EIN?
T Gary and Kathleen Rogers Private's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-1202020. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does T Gary and Kathleen Rogers Private 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
Live grants for the work T Gary and Kathleen Rogers Private funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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