The Repass-Rodgers Foundation Inc
The Repass-Rodgers Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 grants included support for environmental and river-conservation work, a graduate fellowship, youth sailing education, and a school.
The Repass-Rodgers Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Repass-Rodgers Foundation Inc gave $341K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in California. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $341,300
- -21.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +45.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,331
- -46.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,984,517
- +1.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (6 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (87% 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 Repass-Rodgers Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Repass-Rodgers Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Baykeeper ($190K across 4 grants). Together the top 10 received $335K.
Grant Size Distribution
106 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 95 grants of 106 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, California recipients received 87% of grant dollars, followed by recipients in the District of Columbia (7%), Colorado (3%), and New York (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Repass-Rodgers Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 12 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $50K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $24K repeat.
- 33% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−14%). Method
- In 2024 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
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 $189K (2020) to $436K (2023). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $341K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baykeeper Oakland, CA | Bay-Delta Fish and Flows | $100,000 |
| Baykeeper Oakland, CA | Delta Tunnel Project | $70,000 |
| U C Santa Cruz Foundation Santa Cruz, CA | Repass-Rodgers Fellowship for Central Valley Salmon Restoration Policies in the Coastal Science and Policy Graduate Program in the Division of Physical and Biological Sciences | $50,500 |
| Tuolumne River Preservation Trust Sonora, CA | Revive the Tuolumne | $25,000 |
| The Brendan Corporation Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $18,000 |
| Baykeeper Oakland, CA | Fall Coalition Retreat | $10,000 |
| Baykeeper Oakland, CA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Carnevali Foundation Estes Park, CO | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Prana Yoga Ashram Berkeley, CA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Safina Center Setauket, NY | General & Unrestricted | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,984,517 | $536,875 | $425,008 | $341,300 | 16 | $380,265 | $290,227 | $431,940 |
| 2023 | $6,872,650 | $154,856 | $523,196 | $435,500 | 11 | $477,179 | $138,434 | $429,778 |
| 2022 | $7,240,990 | $163,334 | $521,442 | $435,250 | 21 | $478,306 | $130,426 | $435,921 |
| 2021 | $7,599,098 | $350,516 | $490,438 | $395,443 | 33 | $442,567 | $295,600 | $493,812 |
| 2020 | $7,739,020 | $51,413 | $264,073 | $188,800 | 25 | — | — | $430,874 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Repass-Rodgers Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $432K 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 is provided. The 2024 grants show support for projects involving Bay-Delta fish and flows, the Delta Tunnel Project, river restoration, wetlands, and salmon-restoration policy. The foundation also made grants for sailing education, school education, and general and unrestricted purposes.
Grantee missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Baykeeper says it defends San Francisco Bay communities and wildlife from environmental threats through field investigations, legal work, and advocacy. Watsonville Wetlands Watch says it advocates for wetlands, provides education, restores habitats, and preserves wetlands in the Pajaro Valley. The Tuolumne River Preservation Trust describes its work as uniting conservation and community to protect and restore rivers in the Yosemite region. The Brendan Corporation provides sailing programs for young people with learning differences, while San Domenico School describes its mission as providing education rooted in inquiry, reflection, and purpose.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $341,300. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Notable grants included $100,000 to Baykeeper for Bay-Delta Fish and Flows; $70,000 to Baykeeper for the Delta Tunnel Project; $50,500 to the U C Santa Cruz Foundation for a fellowship on Central Valley salmon-restoration policies; and $25,000 to the Tuolumne River Preservation Trust for Revive the Tuolumne. Other reported grants included $18,000 to The Brendan Corporation for general and unrestricted support, $6,800 to Watsonville Wetlands Watch for Pitch-In Signage, and $5,000 to San Domenico School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Randolph Repass as president, director, and secretary; Randolph Kent Repass Jr, Kent-Harris Repass, and Elizabeth Peck Repass Holmes as vice presidents; and Sally-Christine Rodgers as director and vice president.
The Repass-Rodgers Foundation Inc is led by Randolph Repass, President, Director & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Randolph Repass
President, Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sally-Christine Rodgers
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Peck Repass Holmes
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kent-Harris Repass
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randolph Kent Repass Jr.
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Repass-Rodgers Foundation Inc
How much does The Repass-Rodgers Foundation Inc give each year?
The Repass-Rodgers Foundation Inc gave $341K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $436K across 11 grants.
What is The Repass-Rodgers Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Repass-Rodgers Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $21,331, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Repass-Rodgers Foundation Inc that year got $7K on average.
Where does The Repass-Rodgers Foundation Inc give grants?
The Repass-Rodgers Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Oakland, CA (4 grants), Sonora, CA (2 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Freedom, CA (2 grants).
Does The Repass-Rodgers Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 44% of The Repass-Rodgers Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Repass-Rodgers Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Repass-Rodgers Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Baykeeper ($190,000 across 4 grants), U C Santa Cruz Foundation ($50,500) and Tuolumne River Preservation Trust ($30,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Repass-Rodgers Foundation Inc?
The Repass-Rodgers Foundation Inc reported $7.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $380K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $432K (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 Repass-Rodgers Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for projects involving Bay-Delta fish and flows, the Delta Tunnel Project, river restoration, wetlands, and salmon-restoration policy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Repass-Rodgers Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Repass-Rodgers Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Repass-Rodgers Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-0545292. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Repass-Rodgers Foundation Inc 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Repass-Rodgers Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-repass-rodgers-foundation-inc-morg_a3faa4f637c445768814c07cbf4c8a4a
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