The Rodricks Foundation Inc
The Rodricks Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Deer Isle, Maine. In 2024, it made 28 grants totaling $2,836 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in national security and foreign policy, community conservation, arts, and music.
The Rodricks Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Rodricks Foundation Inc gave $3K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $101.286), mostly in District of Columbia. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,836
- -63.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- -30.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $101
- -47.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50
- Total assets
- $151,632
- +18.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (10 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Rodricks Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 43 Sea Garden Way, Deer Isle, ME 04627
Phone: (207) 348-6616
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Rodricks Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Institute of World Politics ($750). Together the top 10 received $2K.
Grant Size Distribution
112 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 112 grants of 112 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, half of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC, and 21% went to recipients in Maine. Other leading recipient-state shares were South Dakota (9%), New York (4%), and Kansas (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Rodricks Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 28 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $32; repeat grants $140. How we count
Medians: $25 first-time, $50 repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 44% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 51% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2024) to $8K (2023). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Institute of World Politics Washington, DC | General Purposes | $750 |
| American Foreign Policy Council Washington, DC | General Purposes | $500 |
| St Joseph's Indian School Chamberlain, SD | General Purposes | $250 |
| Island Heritage Trust Deer Isle, ME | General Purposes | $250 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind Yorktown Heights, NY | General Purposes | $100 |
| Opera House Arts Stonington, ME | General Purposes | $100 |
| The Fund for American Studies Washington, DC | General Purposes | $100 |
| Memorial Ambulance Corp Deer Isle, ME | General Purposes | $75 |
| Blue Hill Bach Blue Hill, ME | General Purposes | $50 |
| Bagaduce Music Lending Library Blue Hill, ME | General Purposes | $50 |
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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 | $151,632 | $36,000 | $5,213 | $2,836 | 28 | $3,623 | $34,410 | $7,120 |
| 2023 | $128,231 | $2,650 | $10,033 | $7,726 | 40 | $9,136 | $1,753 | $6,635 |
| 2022 | $132,988 | $11,713 | $6,950 | $4,800 | 14 | $6,115 | $10,878 | $6,851 |
| 2021 | $128,525 | $9,633 | $7,118 | $5,100 | 11 | $6,323 | $8,838 | $7,175 |
| 2020 | $125,877 | $3,523 | $6,898 | $5,000 | 19 | — | $2,756 | $5,939 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rodricks Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $7K 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 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. The Institute of World Politics describes its work as developing leaders in national security, intelligence, and international affairs; the American Foreign Policy Council says it brings information to people who shape U.S. national security and foreign policy. Island Heritage Trust describes its work as conserving island landscapes and natural resources and providing educational programming. Other recipients include Guiding Eyes for the Blind, which provides guide dogs to people with vision loss; Opera House Arts, which promotes arts and community in Stonington; and Bagaduce Music Lending Library, which collects and lends printed music and promotes music appreciation and performance.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 28 grants totaling $2,836. Grants ranged from $15 to $750, with a median grant of $50. The largest listed grants were $750 to The Institute of World Politics and $500 to the American Foreign Policy Council, both in Washington, DC; $250 to St Joseph’s Indian School in Chamberlain, South Dakota; and $250 to Island Heritage Trust in Deer Isle, Maine. Other listed grants included $100 to Guiding Eyes for the Blind and $100 to Opera House Arts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Carol S Degraffenreid is listed as president on the 2024 filing.
The Rodricks Foundation Inc is led by Carol S. Degraffenreid, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carol S. Degraffenreid
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Rodricks Foundation Inc
How much does The Rodricks Foundation Inc give each year?
The Rodricks Foundation Inc gave $3K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8K across 40 grants.
What is The Rodricks Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Rodricks Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $50, and its average grant was $101, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Rodricks Foundation Inc that year got $32 on average.
Where does The Rodricks Foundation Inc give grants?
The Rodricks Foundation Inc gives mostly in District of Columbia: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maine (21%) and South Dakota (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (5 grants), Topeka, KS (3 grants), Deer Isle, ME (2 grants) and Blue Hill, ME (2 grants).
Does The Rodricks Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Rodricks Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Rodricks Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Rodricks Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Institute of World Politics ($750), American Foreign Policy Council ($500) and St Joseph's Indian School ($250), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Rodricks Foundation Inc?
The Rodricks Foundation Inc reported $152K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (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 Rodricks Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Rodricks Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 Rodricks Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Rodricks Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1876577. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Rodricks 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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