The Rogers Foundation is a private foundation based in Las Vegas, Nevada, established in 2015. It is one of the largest privately funded charitable foundations in Nevada. The organization champions arts and education by supporting students, institutions, programs, and educators primarily in Southern Nevada.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$3.8M
-14.4% YoY
Grant Count
50
+2.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$76K
-16.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Rogers Foundation seeks to transform lives through art and education. The foundation focuses on creating educational and artistic opportunities for students, teachers, and the community while engaging in statewide efforts to reverse the trajectory of Nevada's education system.
Primary funding areas include:
- Scholarships: College scholarships ranging from $20,000 to $100,000 for Clark County public high school students
- Educational Reform: Statewide educational reform efforts focused on educational equity
- Arts & Culture: Support for performing arts and cinema
- Youth Development: Two-generational programming serving under-resourced students and families
Grantmaking
The Rogers Foundation awards nearly $2 million annually to students in Southern Nevada for higher education pursuits.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Rogers Foundation primarily funds in Southern Nevada, with particular emphasis on Clark County. The foundation also supports educational institutions across multiple states, including Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, and Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2025:
- Total Assets: $58,507,076
- Total Revenues: $2,411,409
- Total Expenses: $7,005,397
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $70,710,221
- Total Giving: $4,437,076
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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
198 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Kentucky Wesleyan College ($1,192,496), The Beverly Theater ($842,054), Black Mountain Institute ($545,510).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BLACK MOUNTAIN INSTITUTE LAS VEGAS, NV | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | $545,510 |
| CORE ACADEMY LAS VEGAS, NV | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | $427,550 |
| DESERT RESEARCH FOUNDATION RENO, NV | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | $66,000 |
| LADIES IN TRAINING LAS VEGAS, NV | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | $15,275 |
| KENTUCKY WESLEYAN COLLEGE OWENSBORO, KY | SCHOLARSHIPS | $1,192,496 |
| UNLV SCHOLARSHIPS LAS VEGAS, NV | SCHOLARSHIPS | $114,272 |
| UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA RENO RENO, NV | SCHOLARSHIPS | $39,421 |
| UNIVERSITY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES, CA | SCHOLARSHIPS | $63,889 |
| ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY TEMPE, AZ | SCHOLARSHIPS | $5,000 |
| STANFORD UNIVERSITY STANFORD, CA | SCHOLARSHIPS | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Beverly Rogers: Chairman of the Board
- Janae Downey: Chief Financial Officer
The foundation was created to advance Jim Rogers' passion for education. Jim and Beverly Rogers have contributed to philanthropic and educational endeavors for decades in Southern Nevada and across the United States.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RORY REID | Trustee | 40 | $279,228 |
| BEVERLY ROGERS | Trustee | 40 | $402,488 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Rogers Foundation launched its inaugural gift in 2015 with a pledge to invest in college education for every student in Mrs. Vuich's third-grade class at Reynaldo Martinez Elementary School. This pledge came to fruition in 2024.
GIVING BACK: Rogers Foundation awards scholarshipsThe foundation has been recognized as one of the largest privately funded charitable foundations in Nevada and was previously named Foundation of the Year and received a 2019 Angel Award.
GIVING BACK: Rogers Foundation awards scholarshipsSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Rogers Foundation fund?
The Rogers Foundation seeks to transform lives through art and education. The foundation focuses on creating educational and artistic opportunities for students, teachers, and the community while engaging in statewide efforts to reverse the trajectory of Nevada's education system. Primary funding areas include: • **Scholarships**: College scholarships ranging from $20,000 to $100,000 for Clark County public high school students • **Educational Reform**: Statewide educational reform efforts focu…
How do I apply for a grant from The Rogers Foundation?
The Rogers Foundation awards nearly $2 million annually to students in Southern Nevada for higher education pursuits. Notable grants include: • Kentucky Wesleyan College: $1,192,496 (Scholarships) • The Beverly Theater LLC: $842,054 (Film, Theater, & Performing Arts) • Desert Orthopaedic Research Foundation: $66,000 (Educational Purposes) The foundation made 23 grants totaling approximately $2.3 million in 2024. **Educate Nevada Now (ENN)**: The foundation powers this non-partisan education pol…
Where does The Rogers Foundation make grants?
The Rogers Foundation primarily funds in Southern Nevada, with particular emphasis on Clark County. The foundation also supports educational institutions across multiple states, including Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, and Washington.
What size grants does The Rogers Foundation award?
In 2024, The Rogers Foundation awarded 50 grants totaling $3.8M — an average of about $76K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Rogers Foundation's EIN?
The Rogers Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2340132. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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