Private foundation · EIN 04-3444155 · Foxboro, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Don Rodman Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $1.6M total, median $40K. 100% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$1.6M
Median grant
$40K
Stays in MA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$14M

Grants paid in 2025

7 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Rodman for KidsFoxboro, MAPrograms for at-risk children$1.2M
Boys & Girls Club of DorchesterDorchester, MAPrograms for at$200K
Ron Burton Training CenterHubbardston, MAprograms for at-risk children$100K
Dorchester Discretionary FundDorchester, MAPrograms for at-risk children$40K
Boston Health Care for the HomelessBoston, MAPrograms for at-risk children$10K
Mab Food PantryFoxboro, MAPrograms for$2,500
Canton Choral SocietyCanton, MAPrograms for at-risk children$2,000

About this foundation

Don Rodman Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Foxboro, Massachusetts, administered in care of Thomas W Jackson Trustee, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Don Rodman Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Don Rodman Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.6M across 7 grants, a median of $40K.

Where does Don Rodman Family Foundation give?

Massachusetts (7 grants), per its latest filing.

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