The Sam J & Nona M Rhoades Foundation
The Sam J & Nona M Rhoades Foundation is a private foundation based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including schools, churches, and organizations serving young people.
The Sam J & Nona M Rhoades Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sam J & Nona M Rhoades Foundation gave $142K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Oklahoma. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $142,015
- -2.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -35.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,924
- +50.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,623,986
- -7.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (4 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (100% 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 Sam J & Nona M Rhoades 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: 2512 E 71St St Ste I, Tulsa, OK 74136
Phone: (918) 629-4631
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sam J & Nona M Rhoades Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cascia Hall ($41K). Together the top 10 received $141K.
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 85 grants of 87 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant list includes recipients in Oklahoma and Pennsylvania. Most of the listed grant dollars went to Oklahoma recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Sam J & Nona M Rhoades Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 13 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 62% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $140K (2020) to $169K (2022). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $142K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cascia Hall Tulsa, OK | Capital Projects | $40,921 |
| University of Tulsa Tulsa, OK | Champions fund drive; golden hurricane club sponsor; capital projects | $27,000 |
| Church of Saint Mary Tulsa, OK | Food Pantry; Capital Projects - Chapel Restoration | $25,000 |
| Tulsa Boys Home Tulsa, OK | General fund; golf classic sponsor; spring luncheon; various fundraiser event sponsorships; general fund for boys clothing & christmas gifts | $23,000 |
| Churchcraft Tulsa, OK | 2024 General Fund | $8,079 |
| Bishop Kelley High School Tulsa, OK | Annual Fundraiser / General Operating Fund | $5,000 |
| Serra Club Tulsaroman Catholic Dioc Tulsa, OK | Annual Operating Fund | $5,000 |
| Sprouts Child Development Initiativ Tulsa, OK | Operating Fund | $5,000 |
| First Tee Tulsa, OK | 2024 Operating Fund | $1,000 |
| Penn State Univ Four Diamonds State College, PA | Four Diamonds / PSH Children's Hospital Fundraiser | $515 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,623,986 | $96,415 | $208,395 | $142,015 | 13 | $142,015 | $30,035 | $156,228 |
| 2023 | $1,760,230 | $76,012 | $212,194 | $145,257 | 20 | $145,257 | $9,075 | $141,719 |
| 2022 | $1,859,069 | $7,050 | $233,902 | $168,661 | 19 | $168,661 | — | $147,062 |
| 2021 | $2,091,504 | $96,106 | $229,353 | $156,495 | 19 | $156,495 | $23,248 | $165,104 |
| 2020 | $2,241,078 | $76,830 | $206,872 | $140,384 | 16 | — | $10,342 | $156,511 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sam J & Nona M Rhoades Foundation reported a distributable amount of $156K 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
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations and activities including capital projects, general and operating funds, fundraising events, a food pantry, and child development.
Among its grantees, Tulsa Boys’ Home describes its mission as providing residential care for young boys who need placement outside their homes, to help develop well-adjusted, responsible adults and strengthen families. Churchcraft describes its activities as professional education and development for pastors to strengthen them and the churches they serve. The Pencil Box describes its mission as helping eligible students and teachers access classroom supplies and supporting successful learning.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $142,015. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $40,921, with a median of $5,000. Larger grants included $40,921 to Cascia Hall for capital projects; $27,000 to the University of Tulsa for the Champions Fund Drive, Golden Hurricane Club sponsorship, and capital projects; $25,000 to Church of Saint Mary for its food pantry and chapel restoration; and $23,000 to Tulsa Boys’ Home for its general fund, events, and boys’ clothing and Christmas gifts. Other listed grants included $8,079 to Churchcraft and $500 to The Pencil Box.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Frank R Rhoades as president and director, and SAM J RHOADES III and MARTHA LEE JOHNSON as directors.
The Sam J & Nona M Rhoades Foundation is led by Frank R Rhoades, President & Director on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Frank R Rhoades
President & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$63K (2020) → $64K (2024)
Martha Lee Johnson
Director
On filings since 2020
$1K (2020) → $1K (2024)
Sam J. Rhoades III
Director
On filings since 2020
$1K (2020) → $1K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Carolyne R Grosserode (2020–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $64K, to Frank R Rhoades (Pres / Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Sam J & Nona M Rhoades Foundation
How much does The Sam J & Nona M Rhoades Foundation give each year?
The Sam J & Nona M Rhoades Foundation gave $142K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $145K across 20 grants.
What is The Sam J & Nona M Rhoades Foundation's typical grant size?
The Sam J & Nona M Rhoades Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,924, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Sam J & Nona M Rhoades Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Sam J & Nona M Rhoades Foundation give grants?
The Sam J & Nona M Rhoades Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tulsa, OK (11 grants).
Does The Sam J & Nona M Rhoades Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 62% of The Sam J & Nona M Rhoades Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Sam J & Nona M Rhoades Foundation's largest grantees?
The Sam J & Nona M Rhoades Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cascia Hall ($40,921), University of Tulsa ($27,000) and Church of Saint Mary ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Sam J & Nona M Rhoades Foundation?
The Sam J & Nona M Rhoades Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $142K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $156K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Sam J & Nona M Rhoades Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations and activities including capital projects, general and operating funds, fundraising events, a food pantry, and child development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sam J & Nona M Rhoades 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 Sam J & Nona M Rhoades Foundation's EIN?
The Sam J & Nona M Rhoades Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1560308. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Sam J & Nona M Rhoades 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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