The Roy H Rogers Foundation Trust
The Roy H Rogers Foundation Trust is a private foundation based in Tucson, Arizona. Its 2025 filing reports 12 grants totaling $157,850, all to Arizona recipients, for purposes including cancer research, scholarships, social services, and youth athletics.
The Roy H Rogers Foundation Trust at a glance
In short: The Roy H Rogers Foundation Trust gave $158K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Arizona. 45% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $157,850
- +93.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,154
- -3.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,422,293
- +0.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (5 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% 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 Roy H Rogers Foundation Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3334 E Milber Street, Tucson, AZ 85714
Phone: (520) 889-3593
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Roy H Rogers Foundation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ginny L Clements Breast Cancer Research ($56K). Together the top 10 received $157K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 39 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Arizona. The listed 2025 recipients are in Tucson.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Roy H Rogers Foundation Trust open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 11 grantees (45%) 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 $9K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $12K repeat.
- 36% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 155% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 165% 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 $33K (2020) to $158K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $158K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ginny L Clements Breast Cancer Research Tucson, AZ | Helps Advancements in Treatment and Prevention of Cancer. | $56,000 |
| U of a Foundationica Tucson, AZ | Facility construction & renovation of athletic facilities for the u of a. | $25,000 |
| St Pius Church Tucson, AZ | Affirming community journeying together to seek god's love through our catholic faith. | $16,700 |
| U of a Foundation Tucson, AZ | Psychology Department Scholarship. | $15,000 |
| Gospel Rescue Mission Tucson, AZ | Taking people in crisis and giving them stability. Then taking them from stability to lasting independence. | $10,000 |
| Homicide Survivors Inc Tucson, AZ | Meeting the needs of families of murder victims through support, advocacy & assistance. | $10,000 |
| Sister Jose Women's Center Tucson, AZ | Aid & transform unhoused women with stability through a safe environment. | $10,000 |
| Empower Coalition Tucson, AZ | Empower charitable organizations with resources necessary to carry out their missions. | $8,000 |
| Tucson Conquistadors Tucson, AZ | Fundraise for az youth athletic programs, first tee tucson & colon cancer advocacy. | $5,500 |
| Coaches for Charity Tucson, AZ | Awards academic scholarships to student athletes & supports community orgs, primarily through youth athletic events. | $750 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing type is Form 990-PF.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,422,293 | $246,428 | $236,547 | $157,850 | 12 | $157,850 | $170,853 | $95,608 |
| 2024 | $1,409,691 | $233,287 | $157,035 | $81,410 | 6 | $81,410 | $159,706 | $92,143 |
| 2023 | $1,330,631 | $219,563 | $227,203 | $129,500 | 9 | $129,500 | $123,961 | $90,412 |
| 2022 | $1,340,402 | $221,774 | $135,965 | $61,875 | 6 | $61,875 | $150,096 | $86,694 |
| 2021 | $1,254,063 | $145,496 | $131,085 | $48,200 | 6 | $48,200 | $107,479 | $79,420 |
| 2020 | $1,239,398 | $182,264 | $131,865 | $32,500 | 6 | — | $83,942 | $80,922 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Roy H Rogers Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $96K 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 supported organizations working in varied areas. For example, Homicide Survivors Inc describes its mission as meeting the crisis and long-term needs of families of murder victims through support, advocacy, and assistance. Sister Jose Women’s Center says it cares for unhoused women in a welcoming environment, while EMPOWER Coalition Inc says it improves lives in the greater Tucson community by helping charitable organizations carry out their missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $157,850. Grants ranged from $200 to $56,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest grants included $56,000 to Ginny L Clements Breast Cancer Research for cancer treatment and prevention; $25,000 to U of A Foundationica for athletic facility construction and renovation; $16,700 to St Pius Church; and $15,000 to U of A Foundation for a psychology department scholarship. Other recipients included Gospel Rescue Mission ($10,000), Homicide Survivors Inc ($10,000), Sister Jose Women’s Center ($10,000), and EMPOWER Coalition ($8,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Carol Hudson, Thomas W Rogers, and Donald L Rogers as trustees.
The Roy H Rogers Foundation Trust's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carol Hudson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donald L. Rogers
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas W. Rogers
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 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 Roy H Rogers Foundation Trust
How much does The Roy H Rogers Foundation Trust give each year?
The Roy H Rogers Foundation Trust gave $158K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $81K across 6 grants.
What is The Roy H Rogers Foundation Trust's typical grant size?
The Roy H Rogers Foundation Trust's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,154, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Roy H Rogers Foundation Trust that year got $9K on average.
Where does The Roy H Rogers Foundation Trust give grants?
The Roy H Rogers Foundation Trust gives mostly in Arizona: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tucson, AZ (12 grants).
Does The Roy H Rogers Foundation Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The Roy H Rogers Foundation Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Roy H Rogers Foundation Trust's largest grantees?
The Roy H Rogers Foundation Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Ginny L Clements Breast Cancer Research ($56,000), U of a Foundationica ($25,000) and St Pius Church ($16,700), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Roy H Rogers Foundation Trust?
The Roy H Rogers Foundation Trust reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $158K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $96K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Roy H Rogers Foundation Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants supported organizations working in varied areas. For example, Homicide Survivors Inc describes its mission as meeting the crisis and long-term needs of families of murder victims through support, advocacy, and assistance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Roy H Rogers Foundation Trust?
The foundation states that it 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 Roy H Rogers Foundation Trust's EIN?
The Roy H Rogers Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-6348017. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Roy H Rogers Foundation Trust 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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