The James and Laura Rogers Foundation
The James and Laura Rogers Foundation is a private foundation, based in Kingsport, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $26.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $1.5M. Net investment income was $2.8M.
The James and Laura Rogers Foundation at a glance
In short: The James and Laura Rogers Foundation gave $1.5M across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $254K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,522,500
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $253,750
- +42.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $175,000
- Total assets
- $26,669,803
- +4.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The James and Laura Rogers Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Virginia - Athletics Foundation ($763K). Together the top 6 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 38 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The James and Laura Rogers Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+16%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $787K (2020) to $1.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Virginia - Athletics Foundation Charlottesville, VA | Operations | $762,500 |
| Kingsport Homeless Ministry Inc Kingsport, TN | Facility Upgrade | $300,000 |
| Barter Foundation Abingdon, VA | Operations | $250,000 |
| Symphony of the Mountains Kingsport, TN | Operations | $100,000 |
| Netherland Inn and Boatyard Historic Site Kingsport, TN | Facility Upgrades | $100,000 |
| United Way of Greater Kingsport Kingsport, TN | Operations | $10,000 |
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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 | $26,669,803 | $2,804,239 | $1,574,263 | $1,522,500 | 6 | $1,547,400 | $2,777,679 | $1,749,503 |
| 2024 | $25,439,827 | $1,760,528 | $1,476,761 | $1,427,550 | 8 | $1,452,804 | $1,736,571 | $1,646,869 |
| 2023 | $25,024,409 | $3,614,727 | $1,413,250 | $1,347,618 | 10 | $1,368,688 | $1,570,165 | $1,368,378 |
| 2022 | $22,964,186 | $1,540,548 | $1,378,098 | $1,307,936 | 9 | $1,328,128 | $1,490,599 | $1,378,057 |
| 2021 | $22,607,724 | $2,164,301 | $1,103,072 | $997,500 | 5 | $1,017,712 | $1,123,761 | $1,431,982 |
| 2020 | $21,517,937 | $1,028,958 | $878,182 | $787,400 | 3 | — | $958,304 | $1,123,924 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The James and Laura Rogers Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.7M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The James and Laura Rogers Foundation is led by James P. Rogers, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James P. Rogers
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anna K. Sunderlin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica L. Rogers
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tamara Westwind
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura C. Rogers
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Tamara M. Cottingim (2020–2024) — Director
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 James and Laura Rogers Foundation
How much does The James and Laura Rogers Foundation give each year?
The James and Laura Rogers Foundation gave $1.5M across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.4M across 8 grants.
What is The James and Laura Rogers Foundation's typical grant size?
The James and Laura Rogers Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $175,000, and its average grant was $253,750, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The James and Laura Rogers Foundation give grants?
The James and Laura Rogers Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kingsport, TN (4 grants).
Does The James and Laura Rogers Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The James and Laura Rogers Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (4 grants).
Who are The James and Laura Rogers Foundation's largest grantees?
The James and Laura Rogers Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Virginia - Athletics Foundation ($762,500), Kingsport Homeless Ministry Inc ($300,000) and Barter Foundation ($250,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The James and Laura Rogers Foundation?
The James and Laura Rogers Foundation reported $26.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.7M (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 is The James and Laura Rogers Foundation's EIN?
The James and Laura Rogers Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4283892. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- 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 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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