The Rogovy Foundation
The Rogovy Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. It says it invests in people and nonprofit organizations working toward a more enlightened and harmonious planet, favoring targeted projects with measurable impact.
The Rogovy Foundation at a glance
In short: The Rogovy Foundation gave $249K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), top state California. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $248,500
- -32.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -13.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,115
- -22.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $1,370,905
- -2.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (4 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (32% 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 Rogovy Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s filing states that it does not accept unsolicited requests. Its Focus Fund inquiries page says it accepts email Letters of Inquiry (LOIs); an LOI should be one page, and applicants should be established journalists or platforms with a demonstrated track record of impactful projects. Documentary film LOIs should include filmmaker credentials, such as an IMDb listing or filmography. The foundation says it may request a fuller proposal if interested and asks applicants to assume it is not pursuing a project if there is no response within a month. Its Focus Grant page says unsolicited film submissions are no longer accepted.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Website: https://rogovy.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Rogovy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was International Documentary Association ($55K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $245K.
Grant Size Distribution
95 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 92 grants of 95 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in several states. The largest shares were California (32%) and New York (26%), followed by Massachusetts, North Carolina, and Utah (10% each).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Rogovy Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 11 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 57% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 327% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $249K (2024) to $575K (2021). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $249K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pro Publica Inc New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Film Makers Collaborative Incorporated Melrose, MA | The film project: The Jungle | $25,000 |
| Friends of Bonobos Durham, NC | The film project: Bonobo | $25,000 |
| International Documentary Association Los Angeles, CA | The film project: "The Quiet Part" | $25,000 |
| Utah Film Center Salt Lake City, UT | The film project: "Project M" | $25,000 |
| Women Make Movies Inc New York, NY | The film project: Bad Therapy | $25,000 |
| Kindling Group NFP Chicago, IL | The film project: 'Dominion' | $20,000 |
| International Documentary Association Los Angeles, CA | The film project: Green Gold | $15,000 |
| International Documentary Association Los Angeles, CA | The film project: Data and Democracy | $15,000 |
| Redford Center Inc San Francisco, CA | The film project: 'Contamination' | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation’s filing type is Form 990-PF (a private foundation). Its EIN is 47-3531153.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,370,905 | $251,681 | $288,516 | $248,500 | 13 | $288,516 | $251,681 | $88,336 |
| 2023 | $1,407,740 | $61,840 | $408,369 | $367,500 | 15 | $405,435 | $79,861 | $96,776 |
| 2022 | $1,754,269 | $148,709 | $318,049 | $275,000 | 15 | $313,349 | $197,197 | $113,489 |
| 2021 | $1,923,609 | $614,154 | $629,752 | $575,000 | 21 | $617,215 | $661,764 | $140,670 |
| 2020 | $1,939,207 | $617,719 | $362,893 | $325,047 | 31 | — | $457,335 | $92,697 |
| 2019 | $1,684,381 | $91,746 | $330,742 | $280,000 | 17 | — | $91,746 | $96,121 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rogovy Foundation reported a distributable amount of $88K 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 foundation says it supports the Fourth Estate to strengthen public knowledge and transparency, particularly by encouraging exposure of serious crimes, corruption, and conflicts of interest. It is especially interested in documentary films combining investigative journalism with compelling storytelling.
Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations and projects. For example, ProPublica describes its work as investigative journalism in the public interest, while the Redford Center says it advances environmental solutions through stories. Utah Film Center describes its work as film exhibition, education, and artist support; Women Make Movies describes itself as a media arts organization supporting independent films by and about women. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $248,500. Grants ranged from $3,500 to $35,000, with a median of $20,000. Among the largest were $35,000 to ProPublica for general and unrestricted support; $25,000 each to Film Makers Collaborative for *The Jungle*, Friends of Bonobos for *Bonobo*, International Documentary Association for *The Quiet Part*, Utah Film Center for *Project M*, and Women Make Movies for *Bad Therapy*. Other 2024 grants included $20,000 to Kindling Group for *Dominion* and $15,000 each to the International Documentary Association for *Green Gold* and *Data and Democracy*, and to the Redford Center for *Contamination*.
The Focus Grant page describes individual awards of $1,000 to $50,000 and annual disbursements of up to $200,000. The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Hugh Rogovy as president, director, and secretary, and Asher E. Rogovy as director, treasurer, and vice president.
The Rogovy Foundation is led by Hugh Rogovy, President, Director & Secretary on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Hugh Rogovy
President, Director & Secretary
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Asher E Rogovy
Director, Treasurer & Vice President
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Rogovy Foundation
How much does The Rogovy Foundation give each year?
The Rogovy Foundation gave $249K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $368K across 15 grants.
What is The Rogovy Foundation's typical grant size?
The Rogovy Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $19,115, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Rogovy Foundation that year got $20K on average.
Where does The Rogovy Foundation give grants?
The Rogovy Foundation's top state is California, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (26%) and Massachusetts (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (4 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Rogovy Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 15% of The Rogovy Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Rogovy Foundation's largest grantees?
The Rogovy Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include International Documentary Association ($55,000 across 3 grants), Pro Publica Inc ($35,000) and Film Makers Collaborative Incorporated ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Rogovy Foundation?
The Rogovy Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $289K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $88K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Rogovy Foundation fund?
The foundation says it supports the Fourth Estate to strengthen public knowledge and transparency, particularly by encouraging exposure of serious crimes, corruption, and conflicts of interest. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Rogovy Foundation?
The foundation’s filing states that it does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Rogovy Foundation's EIN?
The Rogovy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3531153. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does The Rogovy Foundation 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Rogovy Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-rogovy-foundation-morg_5546c5c008694f3fab92538504149f66
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