The Roderick Foundation
The Roderick Foundation is a private foundation, based in Rockville, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $151K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K.
The Roderick Foundation at a glance
In short: The Roderick Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $5K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $5,000
- -50.0% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $5,000
- -50.0% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $150,998
- -5.0% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Roderick Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Roderick Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out 64% 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $12K (2020). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Cincinnati, OH | Support various charitable organizations serving similar goals and purposes as the roderick foundation | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $150,998 | $40 | $8,049 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | $7,827 |
| 2021 | $159,007 | $52 | $17,016 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | $8,479 |
| 2020 | $175,971 | $224 | $16,740 | $12,000 | 3 | — | $9,491 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Roderick Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Roderick Foundation is led by Ulla S. Magnusson, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Ulla S. Magnusson
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
$5K (2021) → $0 (2022)
William L. Alford
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $0 (2022)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Gunilla M. Alford (2020–2021) — Vice President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $5K, to Ulla S Magnusson (President, Treasurer & DIR).
Frequently asked questions about The Roderick Foundation
How much does The Roderick Foundation give each year?
The Roderick Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
How large is The Roderick Foundation?
The Roderick Foundation reported $151K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (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.
Where does The Roderick Foundation operate?
The Roderick Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Ohio.
What is The Roderick Foundation's EIN?
The Roderick Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1424803. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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