The Rogers Family Foundation
The Rogers Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Garden City, New York. Its 2024 filing reports 29 grants totaling $132,407 to organizations in several states, with the largest share of grant dollars going to recipients in Florida.
The Rogers Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Rogers Family Foundation gave $132K across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Florida. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $132,407
- -52.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- +7.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,566
- -56.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $902,603
- -2.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (11 of 29, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (70% 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 Rogers Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says any form is acceptable, with no deadlines or award restrictions at that time.
- Contact
Application contact: Mollie C Rogers
Mailing address: 381 Indian Harbor Road, Vero Beach, FL 32963
Phone: (772) 231-4871
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Rogers Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United Way of Indian River County Inc ($53K). Together the top 10 received $124K.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 115 grants of 121 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in Florida received 70% of grant dollars, Texas recipients received 20%, Georgia 4%, Washington, DC 3%, and California 1%. These figures describe the locations of listed recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Rogers Family Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 29 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $586; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $775 repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 42% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 93% 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 $118K (2020) to $280K (2023). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $132K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Indian River County Inc Vero Beach, FL | General Support | $52,938 |
| United Way (Alexis De Tocqueville) San Antonio, TX | General Support | $26,469 |
| Indian River Land Trust Vero Beach, FL | General Support | $12,500 |
| Riverside Theatre Inc Vero Beach, FL | General Support | $10,350 |
| Johns Island Foundation Vero Beach, FL | General Support | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of America Atlanta, GA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Indian River Foundation (Ccir) Vero Beach, FL | General Support | $3,500 |
| The George Washington University Washington, DC | General Support | $1,500 |
| VNA Hospice of Indian River County Vero Beach, FL | General Support | $1,100 |
| Wounded Warrior Jacksonville, FL | General Support | $1,050 |
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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 | $902,603 | $115,263 | $137,918 | $132,407 | 29 | $132,407 | $88,239 | $142,294 |
| 2023 | $925,072 | $92,545 | $285,188 | $280,341 | 27 | $283,841 | $91,798 | $127,659 |
| 2022 | $1,116,525 | $22,314 | $169,156 | $162,334 | 22 | $165,834 | $88,665 | $161,946 |
| 2021 | $1,263,310 | $112,491 | $231,030 | $226,770 | 24 | $230,270 | $111,731 | $185,983 |
| 2020 | $1,699,995 | $94,543 | $120,838 | $118,150 | 19 | — | $93,628 | $174,473 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rogers Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $142K 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
The available filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including community programs, land conservation, theatre, hospice care, education, and public advocacy. These are examples of grantee activities, not stated foundation priorities. For example, United Way of Indian River County says it funds local programs addressing youth opportunities, community health, and financial security; Indian River Land Trust says it works to protect and preserve waterways and open spaces; and Riverside Theatre says it provides theatre productions and arts education.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 29 grants totaling $132,407. Grants ranged from $100 to $52,938, with a median grant of $500. The largest awards included $52,938 to United Way of Indian River County, $26,469 to United Way (Alexis de Tocqueville) in San Antonio, and $12,500 to Indian River Land Trust. Other notable grants were $10,350 to Riverside Theatre and $10,000 to Johns Island Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Clarence B. Rogers Jr. as trustee. It lists Nancy E. Rogers, John Rogers, Mollie Candler Rogers, Chase Rogers, and Sally Rogers Mitchell as distribution committee members.
The Rogers Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Clarence B. Rogers Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Chase A. Rogers
Dist. Committee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John B. Rogers
Dist. Committee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nancy E. Rogers
Dist. Committee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sally Rogers Mitchell
Dist. Committee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mollie Candler Rogers
Dist. Committee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Hank Mitchell (2020–2021) — Dist. Committee
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 Rogers Family Foundation
How much does The Rogers Family Foundation give each year?
The Rogers Family Foundation gave $132K across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $280K across 27 grants.
What is The Rogers Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Rogers Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $4,566, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Rogers Family Foundation that year got $586 on average.
Where does The Rogers Family Foundation give grants?
The Rogers Family Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Vero Beach, FL (9 grants), Washington, DC (6 grants) and Atlanta, GA (2 grants).
Does The Rogers Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Rogers Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Rogers Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Rogers Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include United Way of Indian River County Inc ($52,938), United Way (Alexis De Tocqueville) ($26,469) and Indian River Land Trust ($12,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Rogers Family Foundation?
The Rogers Family Foundation reported $903K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $132K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $142K (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 Rogers Family Foundation fund?
The available filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including community programs, land conservation, theatre, hospice care, education, and public advocacy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Rogers Family Foundation?
The 2024 filing says any form is acceptable, with no deadlines or award restrictions at that time. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Rogers Family Foundation's EIN?
The Rogers Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6343705. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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