The Frank and Lorraine Rodgers Family Foundation
The Frank and Lorraine Rodgers Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Cranford, New Jersey. Its 2024 filing reports charitable grants to organizations in New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island.
The Frank and Lorraine Rodgers Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Frank and Lorraine Rodgers Family Foundation gave $16K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in New Jersey. 85% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $16,418
- +37.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +44.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,263
- -4.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $711,712
- +13.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 85% first-time grantees (11 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (89% 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 The Frank and Lorraine Rodgers Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 167 N Lehigh Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016
Phone: (908) 232-9140
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Frank and Lorraine Rodgers Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Flight Experience for Youth ($5K). Together the top 10 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 49 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey, 6% to recipients in New York, and 5% to recipients in Rhode Island.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Frank and Lorraine Rodgers Family Foundation open to new grantees?
85%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 13 grantees (85%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $947; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $3K repeat.
- 15% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 64% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 57% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $8K (2020) to $16K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Flight Experience for Youth Cranford, NJ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Their Stories Foundation Cranford, NJ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Cranford, NJ | Charitable | $2,000 |
| HRCS Sailing New York, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Eternal Flame of Hope Cranford, NJ | Charitable | $750 |
| NY Hudson Sailing Cranford, NJ | Charitable | $550 |
| Brooklyn Museum of Art Cranford, NJ | Charitable | $500 |
| Audrain Automobile Museum Newport, RI | Charitable | $500 |
| Paper Mill Playhouse Cranford, NJ | Charitable | $280 |
| The Sailing Museum & National Sailing Hall Newport, RI | Charitable | $275 |
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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 | $711,712 | $111,361 | $25,050 | $16,418 | 13 | $16,418 | $62,729 | $28,776 |
| 2023 | $626,604 | $26,584 | $19,630 | $11,934 | 9 | $11,934 | $18,888 | $25,113 |
| 2022 | $618,488 | $12,062 | $15,332 | $8,137 | 9 | $8,137 | $7,100 | $15,063 |
| 2021 | $624,720 | $54,712 | $17,108 | $9,985 | 11 | $9,985 | $47,589 | $3,120 |
| 2020 | $585,657 | $25,174 | $13,542 | $7,500 | 7 | — | $19,132 | $4,199 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Frank and Lorraine Rodgers Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $29K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants, each listed with the purpose “Charitable,” include support for museums, a theater, sailing organizations, and other charitable organizations.
Among its grantees, Audrain Automobile Museum describes its mission as promoting public interest in a museum that preserves and presents automotive history. Paper Mill Playhouse says it entertains, inspires, and enriches lives through musical theater, and works to educate students, develop future theatergoers, advance the art form, and provide access.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $16,418. Grants ranged from $103 to $5,000, with a median of $500. Notable grants included $5,000 each to Flight Experience for Youth and Their Stories Foundation; $2,000 to Ronald McDonald House; and $1,000 to HRCS Sailing. Other reported grants included $750 to Eternal Flame of Hope, $500 to Brooklyn Museum of Art, and $500 to Audrain Automobile Museum.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Brian Rodgers is listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
The Frank and Lorraine Rodgers Family Foundation is led by Brian Rodgers, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian Rodgers
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lorraine Rodgers (2020–2022) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Frank and Lorraine Rodgers Family Foundation
How much does The Frank and Lorraine Rodgers Family Foundation give each year?
The Frank and Lorraine Rodgers Family Foundation gave $16K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $12K across 9 grants.
What is The Frank and Lorraine Rodgers Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Frank and Lorraine Rodgers Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $1,263, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Frank and Lorraine Rodgers Family Foundation that year got $947 on average.
Where does The Frank and Lorraine Rodgers Family Foundation give grants?
The Frank and Lorraine Rodgers Family Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cranford, NJ (10 grants) and Newport, RI (2 grants).
Does The Frank and Lorraine Rodgers Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The Frank and Lorraine Rodgers Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (13 grants).
Who are The Frank and Lorraine Rodgers Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Frank and Lorraine Rodgers Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Flight Experience for Youth ($5,000), Their Stories Foundation ($5,000) and Ronald McDonald House ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Frank and Lorraine Rodgers Family Foundation?
The Frank and Lorraine Rodgers Family Foundation reported $712K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $29K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Frank and Lorraine Rodgers Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants, each listed with the purpose “Charitable,” include support for museums, a theater, sailing organizations, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Frank and Lorraine Rodgers Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Frank and Lorraine Rodgers Family Foundation's EIN?
The Frank and Lorraine Rodgers Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3768222. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Frank and Lorraine Rodgers 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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