Private foundation · EIN 26-6160756 · Torrance, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Rogers Family Charitable Tr

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $188K total, median $10K. 78% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
9
$188K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CA
78%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
UCLA FoundationLos Angeles, CAGuardian scholars (foster care)$100K
Providence Little Company of Mary FoundationTorrance, CAGeneral support$50K
South Coast Botanic GardenPalos Verdes, CAGeneral support$10K
Pup N Purr RescueAshville, NCGeneral support$10K
Eisenhower Medical Center FoundationRancho Mirage, CAGeneral support$10K
St Mary Medical Center FoundationApple Valley, CAGeneral support$5,000
Providence Trinity Care Hospice FoundationTorrance, CAGeneral support$1,000
Vistas for Children IncRolling Hills Estates, CAGeneral support$1,000
Tunnel to TowersStaten Island, NYGeneral support$500

By state: California 7 · North Carolina 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Rogers Family Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Torrance, California, administered in care of Twanna Rogers, tax-exempt since 2009. 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 Rogers Family Charitable Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Rogers Family Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $188K across 9 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Rogers Family Charitable Tr give?

California (7 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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