The Rogers Foundation Inc
The Rogers Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Morristown, Tennessee. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2024 filing states that it gives to “various local charities.”
The Rogers Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Rogers Foundation Inc gave $119K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Tennessee. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $119,050
- -11.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- -10.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,579
- -0.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $186,245
- -40.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (2 of 24, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Rogers 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: 1634 West First North Street, Morristown, TN 37814
Phone: (423) 581-7460
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Rogers Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Luke 14 Ministries ($40K). Together the top 10 received $101K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($2,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
138 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 138 grants of 138 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee, 4% to recipients in Washington, DC, 1% to recipients in Georgia, and 1% to recipients in Kentucky. The reported state shares total 101%, as stated in the filing data.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Rogers Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 24 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 83% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+15%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $103K (2022) to $197K (2021). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $119K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 14 Ministries Morristown, TN | Donation | $40,000 |
| HC Excell Morristown, TN | Donation | $23,800 |
| University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | Donation | $10,000 |
| Holston Home for Children Greeneville, TN | Donation | $6,500 |
| Cato Institute Washington, DC | Donation | $5,000 |
| Girls Inc Morristown, TN | Donation | $4,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Morristown Morristown, TN | Donation | $2,950 |
| Helen Ross McNabb Foundation Knoxville, TN | Donation | $2,500 |
| Rotary Am Foundation Morristown, TN | Donation | $2,500 |
| Morristown Hamblen Hosp Foundation Morristown, TN | Donation | $2,500 |
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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 | $186,245 | $-3,073 | $121,861 | $119,050 | 26 | $120,455 | $2,520 | $11,369 |
| 2024 | $311,179 | $250,673 | $135,925 | $133,850 | 29 | $134,887 | $872 | $7,911 |
| 2023 | $196,431 | $-581 | $131,399 | $128,670 | 26 | $130,021 | $1,814 | $11,695 |
| 2022 | $328,411 | $286,689 | $108,977 | $103,345 | 27 | $105,270 | $32,982 | $24,271 |
| 2021 | $150,699 | $86,183 | $200,707 | $197,018 | 30 | $198,540 | $84,017 | $13,324 |
| 2020 | $265,223 | $38,643 | $146,164 | $141,998 | 30 | — | $36,364 | $18,458 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rogers Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $11K 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
The foundation does not state a specific mission in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in varied areas. For example, Luke 14 Ministries describes its mission as creating a culture of belonging through events and services for people affected by disability. Ridin High Inc says it provides therapeutic services for handicapped children and adults, while Lakeway CASA says it works to improve the lives of abused and neglected children. Cato Institute describes its mission as advancing individual liberty, limited government, free markets, and peace.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 29 grants totaling $133,850. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $40,000, with a median grant of $1,250. The largest grants included Luke 14 Ministries ($40,000), United Way ($31,450), HC Excell ($14,000), Cato Institute ($5,000), and Holston Home for Children ($5,000). Other reported grants included Morristown Hamblen Hospital Foundation ($4,000), Boys & Girls Club of Morristown ($3,750), Rotary AM Foundation ($3,000), Helen Ross McNabb Foundation ($2,700), First Presbyterian Church ($2,500), Girls Inc ($2,500), and Hope & Thrive Academy ($2,500). Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 26 grants totaling $119,050.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Donald C Rogers as president and Stephanie Liposki as secretary.
The Rogers Foundation Inc is led by Donald C. Rogers, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Donald C. Rogers
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stephanie Liposki
Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Penney P. Rogers (2020–2022) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Foundation Inc
How much does The Rogers Foundation Inc give each year?
The Rogers Foundation Inc gave $119K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $134K across 29 grants.
What is The Rogers Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Rogers Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,579, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Rogers Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Rogers Foundation Inc give grants?
The Rogers Foundation Inc gives mostly in Tennessee: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kentucky (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Morristown, TN (14 grants), Knoxville, TN (3 grants) and Lexington, KY (2 grants).
Does The Rogers Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on The Rogers Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (21 grants) and "Scholarship" (4 grants).
Who are The Rogers Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Rogers Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Luke 14 Ministries ($40,000), HC Excell ($23,800) and University of Kentucky ($11,250 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($2,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Rogers Foundation Inc?
The Rogers Foundation Inc reported $186K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $120K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Rogers Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation does not state a specific mission in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in varied areas. For example, Luke 14 Ministries describes its mission as creating a culture of belonging through events and services for people affected by disability. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Rogers 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 Rogers Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Rogers Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 24-4366823. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Rogers Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Rogers Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-rogers-foundation-inc-morg_875beaea832b436682003dd0605c1881
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