The James Samuel Rogers Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Irvine, CA EIN: 16-1689425

The James Samuel Rogers Foundation is a private foundation, based in Irvine, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $42K. Net investment income was $124K.

Key facts about The James Samuel Rogers Foundation

In short: The James Samuel Rogers Foundation gave $42K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $42K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
16-1689425
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$41,735
Grants made (2024)
1
Average grant
$41,735
Median grant
$41,735
Total assets
$1,320,588
Primary geography
California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.3M

+6.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$42K

-49.1% YoY

Grant Count

1

-90.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$42K

+408.8% YoY

How The James Samuel Rogers Foundation gives

  • Giving fell 34% from 2021 to 2024. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

Cities

Los AngelesSanta AnaLong BeachNewport BeachIrvineWashingtonGarden GroveMeridenOaklandOceansideRye BrookSanta Monica

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$25K$50K$75K$100K8 grants2020 5 grants2021 10 grants2023 1 grant2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2024) to $82K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $42K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2024

Orange County Community Foundation: $42KOrange County CommunityFoundation$42K

The largest 2024 recipient was Orange County Community Foundation ($42K).

Grant Size Distribution

24 grants across all recorded years

23<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 24 (96%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Orange County Community Foundation Newport Beach, CAGrants for Philanthropic Purposes$41,735

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$100K$200K$300K2020 2021 2023 2024
Metric202420232021
Total Assets$1,320,588$1,243,359$1,297,197
Revenue$124,315$24,391$86,991
Expenses$47,086$88,906$74,977
Qualifying Distributions$41,735$82,020$63,000
Net Investment Income$124,315$24,391$86,991

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The James Samuel Rogers Foundation is led by Laurie B. Mirman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Laurie B. Mirman

    President

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Karen Anderson

    Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

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 James Samuel Rogers Foundation

How much does The James Samuel Rogers Foundation give each year?

The James Samuel Rogers Foundation gave $42K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $82K across 10 grants.

How large is The James Samuel Rogers Foundation?

The James Samuel Rogers Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $124K.

Where does The James Samuel Rogers Foundation operate?

The James Samuel Rogers Foundation has awarded grants in California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, New York.

What is The James Samuel Rogers Foundation's EIN?

The James Samuel Rogers Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1689425. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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