The Rohde Foundation
The Rohde Foundation is a private foundation based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Its 2025 filing shows grantmaking that included scholarships to educational institutions and charitable support to organizations.
The Rohde Foundation at a glance
In short: The Rohde Foundation gave $79K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Colorado. 35% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $78,700
- +27.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- +26.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,142
- +0.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,476,788
- +2.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (6 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (63% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Rohde Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3040 Pegasus Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Phone: (719) 330-3609
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Rohde Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Colorado School of Mines ($15K). Together the top 10 received $64K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($7,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
90 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 90 grants of 90 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado (63%) and Montana (15%). Other recipient states were Massachusetts (9%), Oregon (5%), and Arizona (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Rohde Foundation open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 17 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 35% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 41% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 100% of 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 $38K (2020) to $79K (2025). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $79K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado School of Mines Golden, CO | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Montana State University Bozeman, MT | Scholarship | $12,000 |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs, CO | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| El Hogar Ministries Woburn, MA | Charitable | $7,400 |
| Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, CO | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $7,000 |
| Fort Lewis College Durango, CO | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Graceful Oaks Youth Ranch Fort Lupton, CO | Charitable | $2,000 |
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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 | $1,476,788 | $185,007 | $143,129 | $78,700 | 19 | $78,700 | — | $78,496 |
| 2024 | $1,434,910 | $242,268 | $117,120 | $61,705 | 15 | $61,705 | — | $69,170 |
| 2023 | $1,309,762 | $78,987 | $115,798 | $77,514 | 24 | $77,114 | — | $56,757 |
| 2022 | $1,346,573 | $56,944 | $81,768 | $55,900 | 12 | $55,900 | — | $65,642 |
| 2021 | $1,371,397 | $206,002 | $80,539 | $58,400 | 20 | $58,400 | $37,471 | $73,973 |
| 2020 | $1,245,934 | $434,784 | $46,222 | $37,550 | 14 | — | $26,702 | $57,758 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rohde Foundation reported a distributable amount of $78K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included scholarships to universities and colleges, as well as charitable grants to other organizations. Among the recipients, El Hogar Ministries describes its mission as providing education and a safe, nurturing home to children living in impoverished conditions in Honduras. Rise Against Suicide describes its mission as helping youth at risk of suicide access funded therapeutic support.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $78,700 through 19 grants. Grants ranged from $100 to $15,000, with a median grant of $2,000.
Among the largest grants were $15,000 to Colorado School of Mines for scholarships, $12,000 to Montana State University for scholarships, and $8,000 to the University of Colorado for scholarships. Other recipients included El Hogar Ministries ($7,400, charitable), Colorado Mesa University ($7,000, scholarships), and Wingate University ($2,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2025 filing lists John T Rohde III as president, Danielle V Rohde as vice president, Justine R Talling as vice president, and Connie K Hill as treasurer.
The Rohde Foundation is led by Danielle V. Rohde, V. President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Danielle V. Rohde
V. President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John T. Rohde III
President
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Justine R. Talling
V. President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Connie K. Hill
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Rohde Foundation
How much does The Rohde Foundation give each year?
The Rohde Foundation gave $79K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $62K across 15 grants.
What is The Rohde Foundation's typical grant size?
The Rohde Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,142, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Rohde Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Rohde Foundation give grants?
The Rohde Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Montana (15%) and Massachusetts (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Colorado Springs, CO (3 grants).
Does The Rohde Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on The Rohde Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (12 grants) and "Charitable" (7 grants).
Who are The Rohde Foundation's largest grantees?
The Rohde Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Colorado School of Mines ($15,000), Montana State University ($12,000) and University of Colorado ($8,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($7,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Rohde Foundation?
The Rohde Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $79K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $78K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Rohde Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included scholarships to universities and colleges, as well as charitable grants to other organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Rohde Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Rohde Foundation's EIN?
The Rohde Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3676059. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Rohde 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 2020 (received by the IRS May 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 9, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Rohde Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-rohde-foundation-morg_24454fd453f94170b5b5a22631f20fbc
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