The Rodecker Foundation
The Rodecker Foundation is a private foundation based in Fountain Valley, California. Its 2024 filing lists grants for purposes including immigration and housing assistance, scholarships, education, and a community event.
The Rodecker Foundation at a glance
In short: The Rodecker Foundation gave $8K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $536.733), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,051
- +123.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +87.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $537
- +18.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $400
- Total assets
- $84,831
- -7.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Rodecker Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 17272 Newhope Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Phone: (714) 241-7368
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Rodecker Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fred Robles ($2K). Together the top 10 received $6K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($1,800), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in California (78%), Nevada (16%), and Tennessee (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Rodecker Foundation gives
- 8% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2023) to $8K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fred Robles Santa Ana, CA | Immigration/Housing | $1,600 |
| 3 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $1,800 |
| Fountain Valley Community Foundatio Fountain Valley, CA | Annual Poker Tournament | $1,000 |
| Chi Troung Las Vegas, NV | Housing Assistance | $600 |
| Angela Stasiak Fountain Valley, CA | Education | $500 |
| Phoenix Stasiak Fountain Valley, CA | Education | $500 |
| Kim Troung Las Vegas, NV | Housing/Education | $400 |
| Vania Cisneros Anaheim, CA | Housing | $400 |
| Nermeen Makram Fountain Valley, CA | Education | $381 |
| Valerie Menendez Fountain Valley, CA | Education | $360 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $84,831 | $1,829 | $8,701 | $8,051 | 15 | $8,051 |
| 2023 | $91,703 | $103,065 | $3,862 | $3,610 | 8 | $3,610 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $8,051 through 15 grants. Grants ranged from $100 to $1,600, with a median grant of $400. The largest listed grant was $1,600 for immigration and housing assistance. Other listed grants included $1,000 to Fountain Valley Community Foundation for an annual poker tournament, $1,000 to an individual recipient for a scholarship, and $600 for housing assistance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Wallace Rodecker is listed as president on the 2024 filing.
The Rodecker Foundation is led by Wallace Rodecker, President on every filing since 2023 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Wallace Rodecker
President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Rodecker Foundation
How much does The Rodecker Foundation give each year?
The Rodecker Foundation gave $8K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4K across 8 grants.
What is The Rodecker Foundation's typical grant size?
The Rodecker Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $400, and its average grant was $537, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Rodecker Foundation give grants?
The Rodecker Foundation gives mostly in California: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Nevada (16%) and Tennessee (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fountain Valley, CA (6 grants) and Las Vegas, NV (2 grants).
Does The Rodecker Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on The Rodecker Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (5 grants) and "Housing" (3 grants).
Who are The Rodecker Foundation's largest grantees?
The Rodecker Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Fred Robles ($1,600), Fountain Valley Community Foundatio ($1,000) and Chi Troung ($600), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($1,800), which are not listed by name. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Rodecker Foundation?
The Rodecker Foundation reported $85K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2K.
How do I apply for a grant from The Rodecker Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Rodecker Foundation's EIN?
The Rodecker Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-6806044. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does The Rodecker 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 24, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2023
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