The Rodgers Family Foundation Inc
The Rodgers Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY, established in 1952. The foundation was founded by the late Richard Rodgers, a renowned composer of music for stage and screen. Rodgers is best known for his partnerships with lyricists Oscar Hammerstein II and Lorenz Hart, and is one of only two persons to have won an Oscar, a Grammy, an Emmy, a Tony Award, and a Pulitzer Prize. Among his numerous theatrical works are "Oklahoma," "South Pacific," and "The Sound of Music."
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.4M
-3.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$590K
+38.0% YoY
Grant Count
54
+45.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
-5.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving primarily supports arts and cultural organizations, as well as parks organizations. Grant-making focuses on:
- Arts and Culture
- Education
- Philanthropy and Grantmaking
- Human Services
The foundation's primary funding interests include grants for education nonprofits and STEM education.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $250 to $50,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, Massachusetts, and Vermont.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $6,377,453
- Total Giving: $590,250
- Total Revenue: $515,000
- Total Expenses: $756,000
- Total Liabilities: $0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,377,453 | $6,621,959 | $6,659,208 |
| Revenue | $514,926 | $563,600 | $908,067 |
| Expenses | $755,615 | $600,849 | $675,866 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $649,719 | $494,560 | $561,853 |
| Net Investment Income | $412,336 | $461,544 | $812,434 |
| Distributable Amount | $530,946 | $495,045 | $508,915 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
237 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is listed as being under the care of J Rubenstein Esq, with contact information at 212-940-8800.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSHUA S RUBENSTEIN ESQ | PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
| ALEXANDER B GUETTEL | VICE-PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
| JONATHAN C BYER | TREASURER/SECRETARY | 4 | — |
| CONSTANCE P BEATY | MEMBER/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ADAM A GUETTEL | MEMBER/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RICHARD R BEATY | MEMBER/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NINA BEATY | MEMBER/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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