Wendell & Doris Rogers Charitable Foundation
Wendell & Doris Rogers Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Southfield, Michigan. Its stated mission is to improve the lives of at-risk youth, children with disabilities, and veterans and their families.
Wendell & Doris Rogers Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Wendell & Doris Rogers Charitable Foundation gave $445K across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Michigan. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $445,000
- +4.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- +2.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,361
- +1.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,803,470
- +0.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (6 of 36, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (97% 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 Wendell & Doris Rogers Charitable Foundation
- 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. Its website says eligible organizations must qualify as 501(c)(3) organizations and describes an online application process. It also says progress reports are due within six months of receiving funds for program grants, unless otherwise specified in the award.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists application windows of May 1–31 and October 1–31, with applications reviewed at June and November grant meetings. As of October 2, 2026, the listed October 1–31, 2026 window is underway; the website says accepted applicants are notified by December 15.
- Deadline
- The website lists application windows of May 1–31 and October 1–31, with applications reviewed at June and November…
- Contact
Mailing address: 2000 Town Center 1800, Southfield, MI 48075
Phone: (248) 208-8511
Website: https://wdrogersfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wendell & Doris Rogers Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Faith Christian Schools ($30K). Together the top 10 received $222K.
Grant Size Distribution
150 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 148 grants of 150 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The website says the foundation focuses on organizations in Southeastern Michigan and favors Michigan-based nonprofits or organizations with a presence in Michigan. In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 2% to California, and 1% to Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Wendell & Doris Rogers Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 36 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 127% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $401K (2022) to $445K (2024). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $445K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Faith Christian Schools Clinton Township, MI | General Purpose | $30,000 |
| Metro Detroit Youth Clubs Royal Oak, MI | General Purpose | $30,000 |
| Michigan Science Center Detroit, MI | General Purpose | $30,000 |
| Briliant Detroit Detroit, MI | General Purpose | $27,500 |
| Michigan Freedom Center Troy, MI | General Purpose | $22,000 |
| Ashes to Glory Foundation Livonia, MI | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Single Momm Traverse City, MI | General Purpose | $17,500 |
| Care House Oakland County Pontiac, MI | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Living and Learning Enrichment Center Northville, MI | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| On My Own Michigan Troy, MI | General Purpose | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,803,470 | $588,902 | $558,332 | $445,000 | 36 | $497,472 | $536,430 | $390,788 |
| 2023 | $6,770,102 | $470,929 | $533,777 | $425,000 | 35 | $479,375 | $416,554 | $371,327 |
| 2022 | $6,835,748 | $-210,190 | $516,131 | $401,000 | 28 | $401,000 | $240,839 | $389,723 |
| 2021 | $7,562,069 | $567,990 | $554,217 | $425,000 | 30 | $483,760 | $509,190 | $425,720 |
| 2020 | $7,548,296 | $968,066 | $520,127 | $404,000 | 21 | — | $614,173 | $7,745 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wendell & Doris Rogers Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $391K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to improve the lives of at-risk youth, children with disabilities, and veterans and their families. Its website also identifies veterans’ programs and support for Michigan organizations as preferences in grantmaking.
Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations it supports. Michigan Science Center says its mission is to inspire people of all ages to discover and appreciate science, technology, engineering, and math. Racquet Up Detroit describes a long-term program combining squash, academics, and community service to support Detroit youth. Living & Learning Enrichment Center says it supports people with disabilities and their families through therapeutic, social, work-based, and community engagement. Ashes to Glory Foundation describes providing financial assistance for treatment and other services related to addictive or destructive behaviors and trauma.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 36 grants totaling $445,000. Individual grants ranged from $5,000 to $30,000, with a median of $10,000. The website describes its typical annual giving as 15 to 20 grants ranging from $5,000 to $20,000, and says it typically funds operating grants while also considering single- and multi-year program grants.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $30,000 each to Faith Christian Schools, Metro Detroit Youth Clubs, and Michigan Science Center; $27,500 to Brilliant Detroit; and $22,000 to Michigan Freedom Center. Other reported grants included $20,000 to Ashes to Glory Foundation, $17,500 to Single MOMM, and $15,000 each to Care House Oakland County, Living and Learning Enrichment Center, On My Own Michigan, and Racquet Up Detroit.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists Donald Clayton as president, Margaret Amsden as treasurer, and J Thomas Macfarlane as secretary.
Wendell & Doris Rogers Charitable Foundation is led by Donald Clayton, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donald Clayton
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$38K (2023) → $0 (2024)
J. Thomas Macfarlane
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Amsden
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John E. Berg (2020–2022) — Vice President
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 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $38K, to Donald Clayton (President).
Frequently asked questions about Wendell & Doris Rogers Charitable Foundation
How much does Wendell & Doris Rogers Charitable Foundation give each year?
Wendell & Doris Rogers Charitable Foundation gave $445K across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $425K across 35 grants.
What is Wendell & Doris Rogers Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Wendell & Doris Rogers Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,361, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Wendell & Doris Rogers Charitable Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Wendell & Doris Rogers Charitable Foundation give grants?
Wendell & Doris Rogers Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (10 grants), Troy, MI (2 grants), Livonia, MI (2 grants) and Pontiac, MI (2 grants).
Does Wendell & Doris Rogers Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of Wendell & Doris Rogers Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (35 of 36) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Wendell & Doris Rogers Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Wendell & Doris Rogers Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Faith Christian Schools ($30,000), Metro Detroit Youth Clubs ($30,000) and Michigan Science Center ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wendell & Doris Rogers Charitable Foundation?
Wendell & Doris Rogers Charitable Foundation reported $6.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $497K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $391K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Wendell & Doris Rogers Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to improve the lives of at-risk youth, children with disabilities, and veterans and their families. Its website also identifies veterans’ programs and support for Michigan organizations as preferences in grantmaking. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wendell & Doris Rogers Charitable Foundation?
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 Wendell & Doris Rogers Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Wendell & Doris Rogers Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3383862. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Wendell & Doris Rogers Charitable 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 25, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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