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Letter; purpose of charity Contact: Leigh Rodney, 5618 Putnam, West Bloomfield, Mi, 2483528108, N/A Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2023 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2023
21 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Institute for JusticeArlington, VA | General funding 501(c)3 | $200K |
| Liberty Justice CenterChicago, IL | General funding 501(c)3 | $200K |
| Mackinac Center for Public PolicyMidland, MI | General funding 501(c)3 | $200K |
| Pac Legal FoundationSaramento, CA | General funding 501c(3) | $190K |
| Young Americans for LibertyArlington, VA | General funding 501(c)3 | $150K |
| Foundation for Econ EducaAtlanta, GA | General funding 501(c)3 | $80K |
| Nrw Legal DefenseSpringfield, VA | General funding 501(c)3 | $80K |
| The Ayn Rand InstituteSanta Ana, CA | General funding 501(c)3 | $80K |
| Judicial WatchWashington, DC | General funding 501(c)3 | $70K |
| Ludwig von MisesAuburn, AL | General funding 501(c)3 | $70K |
| Captial Research FoundationWashington, DC | General funding 501(c)3 | $40K |
| Center for Independent ThoughtBala Cynwyd, PA | General funding 501(c)3 | $40K |
| Heartland InstituteArlington Heights, IL | General funding 501(c) 3 | $35K |
| Students for LibertyArlington, VA | General funding 501(c)3 | $35K |
| XprizeTucson, AZ | General funding 501 (c)3 | $30K |
| American Inst for Economic ResearchGt Barrington, MA | General funding 501(c)3 | $25K |
| FreeVass, NC | General funding 501(c)3 | $25K |
| Foundation for American StudiesWashington, DC | General funding 501(c)3 | $20K |
| Competitve Enterprise IncWashington, DC | General funding 501(c)3 | $15K |
| National Center for Public PolicyWashington, DC | General funding 501(c)3 | $15K |
| Grace Centers of HopePontiac, MI | General funding 501 c(3) | $10K |
By state: Virginia 4 · California 2 · Illinois 2 · Michigan 2 · District of Columbia 5 · Georgia 1
About this foundation
Rodney Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in W Bloomfield, Michigan, tax-exempt since 1992. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Rodney Fund accept grant applications?
No. On its 2023 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 Rodney Fund give each year?
In tax year 2023 it paid $1.6M across 21 grants, a median of $40K.
Where does Rodney Fund give?
Virginia (4 grants), California (2 grants), Illinois (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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