The Roderick Group Foundation Inc
The Roderick Group Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Windermere, Florida. In 2024, it reported giving $235,500 in grants to 13 organizations; its filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
The Roderick Group Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Roderick Group Foundation Inc gave $236K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $235,500
- -3.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +30.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,115
- -26.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,964,255
- +0.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (86% 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 Roderick Group Foundation Inc
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 12701 Water Point Boulevard, Windermere, FL 34786
Phone: (702) 540-5738
Website: https://www.trgfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Roderick Group Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Ignatius College Prep ($50K). Together the top 10 received $222K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 23 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 8% to Ohio, 5% to New York, and less than 1% to Idaho, as reported in the filing. The listed recipients included organizations in Chicago and Sauget, Illinois; Cincinnati, Ohio; and New York, New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Roderick Group Foundation Inc gives
- 38% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 90% 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 (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 $236K (2024) to $245K (2023). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $236K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Ignatius College Prep Chicago, IL | General Use | $50,000 |
| Museum of Science and Industry Chicago, IL | General Use | $50,000 |
| Breaking Barriers International Sauget, IL | General Use | $25,000 |
| Link Unlimited Scholars Chicago, IL | General Use | $25,000 |
| African American Chamber of Commerce Cincinnati, OH | General Use | $20,000 |
| Conference of Minority Transporation New York, NY | General Use | $12,000 |
| Chiarts Foundation Chicago, IL | General Use | $10,000 |
| Horizons for Youth Chicago, IL | General Use | $10,000 |
| Hope Chicago Chicago, IL | General Use | $10,000 |
| XI Lambda Educational Fdn Inc Chicago, IL | General Use | $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 | $4,964,255 | $307,954 | $269,587 | $235,500 | 13 | $238,882 | $277,249 | $265,989 |
| 2023 | $4,925,888 | $195,439 | $269,551 | $245,000 | 10 | $246,500 | $188,392 | $244,140 |
| 2022 | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $8,771 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Roderick Group Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $266K 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees included organizations whose own stated missions involve education, youth development, arts education, and economic equity. For example, LINK Unlimited Scholars says its mission is to connect Black students with resources and opportunities to succeed through college. The Chicago Urban League describes its work as fostering economic empowerment, cultivating leadership, and dismantling systemic barriers for lasting equity and prosperity for Black Chicago. HOPE Chicago says it works to expand access to debt-free postsecondary education and support students and parents through those pathways. Horizons for Youth describes its mission as transforming children’s lives through education-focused resources and partnerships with families and communities. ChiArts Foundation says it supports and promotes arts education programs at Chicago High School for the Arts and may support related educational activities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $235,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $50,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Notable grants included $50,000 each to St Ignatius College Prep and the Museum of Science and Industry; $25,000 each to Breaking Barriers International and LINK Unlimited Scholars; and $20,000 to the African American Chamber of Commerce. The listed grants were designated for general use.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Rashod Johnson as president and Cheryl Thomas and Jamal Jackson as directors.
The Roderick Group Foundation Inc is led by Rashod Johnson, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rashod Johnson
President
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Thomas
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamal Jackson
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Roderick Group Foundation Inc
How much does The Roderick Group Foundation Inc give each year?
The Roderick Group Foundation Inc gave $236K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $245K across 10 grants.
What is The Roderick Group Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Roderick Group Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $18,115, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Roderick Group Foundation Inc give grants?
The Roderick Group Foundation Inc gives mostly in Illinois: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Ohio (8%) and New York (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (9 grants).
Does The Roderick Group Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Roderick Group Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Roderick Group Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Roderick Group Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include St Ignatius College Prep ($50,000), Museum of Science and Industry ($50,000) and Breaking Barriers International ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Roderick Group Foundation Inc?
The Roderick Group Foundation Inc reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $239K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $266K (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 Roderick Group Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees included organizations whose own stated missions involve education, youth development, arts education, and economic equity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Roderick Group Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Roderick Group Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Roderick Group Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1416103. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does The Roderick Group 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Roderick Group Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-roderick-group-foundation-inc-morg_8e1aca45885b4e70ad05a9bfb275fa21
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