The Don Rodman Family Foundation
The Don Rodman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Foxboro, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing lists grants to Massachusetts organizations, with stated grant purposes including programs for at-risk children.
The Don Rodman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Don Rodman Family Foundation gave $1.6M across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $226K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,582,990
- +16.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $226,141
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $14,377,878
- -3.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (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.
How to apply to The Don Rodman Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10 Lincoln Road Suite 205, Foxboro, MA 02035
Phone: (508) 698-4000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Don Rodman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Rodman for Kids ($1.2M). Together the top 7 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 48 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Massachusetts. Listed recipient communities included Foxboro, Dorchester, Hubbardston, Boston, and Canton.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Don Rodman Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 21% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 197% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $270K (2020) to $1.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rodman for Kids Foxboro, MA | Programs for at-Risk Children | $1,228,490 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Dorchester Dorchester, MA | Programs for at | $200,000 |
| Ron Burton Training Center Hubbardston, MA | programs for at-risk children | $100,000 |
| Dorchester Discretionary Fund Dorchester, MA | Programs for at-Risk Children | $40,000 |
| Boston Health Care for the Homeless Boston, MA | Programs for at-Risk Children | $10,000 |
| Mab Food Pantry Foxboro, MA | Programs for | $2,500 |
| Canton Choral Society Canton, MA | Programs for at-Risk Children | $2,000 |
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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 | $14,377,878 | $1,568,611 | $2,214,400 | $1,582,990 | 7 | $1,583,502 | $937,547 | $802,082 |
| 2024 | $14,815,421 | $1,321,986 | $2,038,839 | $1,357,500 | 8 | $1,357,500 | $628,546 | $831,866 |
| 2023 | $15,238,610 | $925,595 | $1,783,953 | $969,500 | 8 | $969,500 | $354,712 | $485,480 |
| 2022 | $16,643,143 | $1,162,225 | $1,981,950 | $1,311,800 | 13 | $1,311,800 | $517,370 | $539,275 |
| 2021 | $19,652,648 | $553,995 | $2,301,010 | $1,288,000 | 12 | $1,288,000 | $329,642 | $467,899 |
| 2020 | $28,072,580 | $248,446 | $360,220 | $270,000 | 1 | — | $158,226 | $28,061 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Don Rodman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $802K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. In 2025, the foundation’s grants included support for organizations serving children and youth. Rodman For Kids Inc, which received the largest grant, describes its mission as benefiting disadvantaged youths from all ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Boston Health Care for the Homeless, another recipient, says its mission is to provide or assure access to high-quality health care for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 7 grants totaling $1,582,990. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $1,228,490, with a median grant of $40,000. The largest awards were $1,228,490 to Rodman for Kids, $200,000 to Boys & Girls Club of Dorchester, and $100,000 to Ron Burton Training Center. Other listed recipients were Dorchester Discretionary Fund ($40,000), Boston Health Care for the Homeless ($10,000), MAB Food Pantry ($2,500), and Canton Choral Society ($2,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Carolyn Chaplin, Nancy Dempze, Bruce Rodman, Mary Scannell, Chris Small, and Kelly Verrochi as trustees; Joseph D’Arrigo as chairman; Thomas Jackson as treasurer; and Melissa M MacDonnell as vice president.
The Don Rodman Family Foundation is led by Joseph D'arrigo, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joseph D'arrigo
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Rodman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Chaplin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Small
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Verrochi
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Scannell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Dempze
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa M. Macdonnell
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Jackson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 The Don Rodman Family Foundation
How much does The Don Rodman Family Foundation give each year?
The Don Rodman Family Foundation gave $1.6M across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.4M across 8 grants.
What is The Don Rodman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Don Rodman Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $40,000, and its average grant was $226,141, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Don Rodman Family Foundation give grants?
The Don Rodman Family Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Foxboro, MA (2 grants) and Dorchester, MA (2 grants).
Does The Don Rodman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Don Rodman Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Programs for at-Risk Children" (5 grants).
Who are The Don Rodman Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Don Rodman Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Rodman for Kids ($1,228,490), Boys & Girls Club of Dorchester ($200,000) and Ron Burton Training Center ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Don Rodman Family Foundation?
The Don Rodman Family Foundation reported $14.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $802K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Don Rodman Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. In 2025, the foundation’s grants included support for organizations serving children and youth. Rodman For Kids Inc, which received the largest grant, describes its mission as benefiting disadvantaged youths from all ethnic and cultural backgrounds. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Don Rodman Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 The Don Rodman Family Foundation's EIN?
The Don Rodman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3444155. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Don Rodman Family 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 6, 2021)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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