The James Samuel Rogers Foundation
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.
The James Samuel Rogers Foundation at a glance
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.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $41,735
- -49.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -90.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $41,735
- +408.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $41,735
- Total assets
- $1,320,588
- +6.2% vs 2023
- 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 September 2026.
Who The James Samuel Rogers Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Orange County Community Foundation ($42K).
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 24 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2024) to $82K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orange County Community Foundation Newport Beach, CA | Grants for Philanthropic Purposes | $41,735 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,320,588 | $124,315 | $47,086 | $41,735 | 1 | $41,735 | $124,315 |
| 2023 | $1,243,359 | $24,391 | $88,906 | $82,020 | 10 | $82,020 | $24,391 |
| 2021 | $1,297,197 | $86,991 | $74,977 | $63,000 | 5 | $63,000 | $86,991 |
| 2020 | $1,285,183 | $205,748 | $81,194 | $69,599 | 8 | — | $47,245 |
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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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