The Roderick S
The Roderick S is a private foundation based in Sandy Springs, Georgia. Its 2025 filing lists 50 grants totaling $379,000, supporting organizations including a university foundation, health-related organizations, and local service providers.
The Roderick S at a glance
In short: The Roderick S gave $379K across 50 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Iowa. 10% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $379,000
- -8.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 50
- -2.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,580
- -7.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $7,366,339
- -3.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (5 of 50, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (53% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Roderick S
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 9040 Roswell Rd 450, Sandy Springs, GA 30350
Phone: (770) 804-8044
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Roderick S funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Iowa State University Foundation ($200K). Together the top 10 received $291K.
Grant Size Distribution
254 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 249 grants of 254 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 53% of grant dollars went to recipients in Iowa and 34% to recipients in Georgia. Other listed recipient-state shares were New York (5%), Florida (3%), and Indiana (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 50 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Roderick S open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 50 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 90% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−17%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% 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 (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $379K (2025) to $470K (2023). In 2025 it made 50 grants totaling $379K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University Foundation Ames, IA | Charitable Contribution | $200,000 |
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Fdn Atlanta, GA | Charitable Contribution | $20,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $15,000 |
| Shepherd Center Foundationshare Initiative Atlanta, GA | Charitable Contribution | $15,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom Palm Beach, FL | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Indiana University School of Medicine Indianapolis, IN | Charitable Contribution | $9,000 |
| Focus Fragile Kids Atlanta, GA | Charitable Contribution | $7,000 |
| African People and Wildlife Bernardsville, NJ | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank Atlanta, GA | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Canine Assistants Inc Milton, GA | Charitable Contribution | $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 | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,366,339 | $332,126 | $600,039 | $379,000 | 50 | $438,108 | $170,195 | $450,217 |
| 2024 | $7,641,683 | $690,727 | $635,486 | $416,000 | 51 | $475,490 | $530,731 | $420,899 |
| 2023 | $7,587,375 | $186,525 | $698,540 | $470,000 | 52 | $477,854 | $63,505 | $416,525 |
| 2022 | $8,101,647 | $351,210 | $709,358 | $456,000 | 53 | $464,975 | $156,836 | $479,426 |
| 2021 | $8,470,000 | $896,555 | $672,221 | $443,000 | 48 | — | $726,631 | $473,196 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Roderick S reported a distributable amount of $450K for 2025 — 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 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Canine Assistants says it trains service dogs for people with disabilities; the Atlanta Community Food Bank says it works to fight hunger and expand access to nutritious meals; and Community Assistance Center says it works to prevent homelessness, alleviate hunger, and support financial stability in Dunwoody and Sandy Springs.
Other 2025 grantees described in their own mission statements include organizations providing weekend meals to food-insecure children, rescuing surplus food for people in need, supporting children’s literacy and social-emotional needs, and empowering girls from low-income communities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $379,000 through 50 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $200,000, with a median grant of $2,000. The largest listed grant was $200,000 to the Iowa State University Foundation. Other notable grants included $20,000 to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation, $15,000 each to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Shepherd Center Foundation Share Initiative, and $10,000 to American Friends of Magen David Adom. Atlanta Community Food Bank received $5,000, and Community Assistance Center received $4,000.
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mark G. Weinstein, James H. Mobley Jr., and Richard M. Ambery as trustees.
The Roderick S's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James H. Mobley Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$38K (2021) → $38K (2025)
Mark G. Weinstein
Trustee
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$75K (2021) → $75K (2025)
Richard M. Ambery
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$38K (2021) → $38K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $75K, to Mark G Weinstein (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Roderick S
How much does The Roderick S give each year?
The Roderick S gave $379K across 50 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $416K across 51 grants.
What is The Roderick S's typical grant size?
The Roderick S's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $7,580, across 50 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Roderick S that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Roderick S give grants?
The Roderick S gives mostly in Iowa: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (34%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (26 grants) and Decatur, GA (2 grants).
Who are The Roderick S's largest grantees?
The Roderick S's largest 2025 grantees include Iowa State University Foundation ($200,000), Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Fdn ($20,000) and Leukemia & Lymphoma Society ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Roderick S?
The Roderick S reported $7.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $438K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $450K (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 S fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Roderick S?
The Roderick S does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is The Roderick S's EIN?
The Roderick S's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2140070. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Roderick S 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Roderick S funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-roderick-s-morg_31b7336d5d0a40238224a497b8dc7bbc
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