Private foundation · EIN 45-1014393 · East Meadow, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

John a Rodger Jr Foundation Inc

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: 341 grants paid, $500K total, median $1,000. 37% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
341
$500K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in NY
37%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.6M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 60 of 341 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Northwell Health Foundationsouthside HospitalWestbury, NYAid donee organization to carry out functions$25K
Gnyc Bsa (boy Scouts of America)New York, NYAid donee organization to carry out functions$11K
Mount Sinai HospitalNew York, NYAid donee organization to carry out functions$11K
Exchange Ambulance Corporation of the IslipsEast Islip, NYAid donee organization to carry out functions$5,000
Forward Edge InternationalBrush Prairie, WAAid donee organization to carry out functions$5,000
NYC Fire Department Burn UnitAberdeen, NJAid donee organization to carry out functions$5,000
Wikimedia FoundationWashington, DCAid donee organization to carry out functions$5,000
Public Broadcasting ServiceArlington, VAAid donee organization to carry out functions$5,000
Progressive School of Long Island (psoli)North Merrick, NYAid donee organization to carry out functions$3,250
Community ChurchBabylon, NYAid donee organization to carry out functions$3,000
Great South Bay Audubon SocietySayvillle, NYAid donee organization to carry out functions$3,000
Save the Redwoods LeagueSan Francisco, CAAid donee organization to carry out functions$3,000
Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenAtlanta, GAAid donee organization to carry out functions$3,000
Siddhayatan TirthWindom, TXAid donee organization to carry out functions$3,000
Make a Wish Foundation of Metro New YorkNew York, NYAid donee organization to carry out functions$3,000
National Pediatric Cancer FoundationTampa, FLAid donee organization to carry out functions$2,500
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNAid donee organization to carry out functions$2,500
Waterkeeper AllianceNew York, NYAid donee organization to carry out functions$2,500
ALS United Greater New YorkNew York, NYAid donee organization to carry out functions$2,000
Angel Flight NortheastNorth Andover, MAAid donee organization to carry out functions$2,000
Braille Institute of AmericaLos Angeles, CAAid donee organization to carry out functions$2,000
Bread for the World InstituteWashington, DCAid donee organization to carry out functions$2,000
Center for Great ApesWauchula, NYAid donee organization to carry out functions$2,000
Charity WaterNew York, NYAid donee organization to carry out functions$2,000
Childfund InternationalRichmond, VAAid donee organization to carry out functions$2,000
Chimp Haven IncKeithville, LAAid donee organization to carry out functions$2,000
Christopher and Dana Reeve FoundationShort Hills, NJAid donee organization to carry out functions$2,000
Coalition to Abolish Slavery and TraffickingLos Angeles, CAAid donee organization to carry out functions$2,000
Defenders of WildlifeMerrifield, VAAid donee organization to carry out functions$2,000
EarthjusticeWashington, DCAid donee organization to carry out functions$2,000
Food Allergy Research and EducationMcLean, VAAid donee organization to carry out functions$2,000
Galapagos CoservancyFairfax, VAAid donee organization to carry out functions$2,000
Gentle Giants Draft Horse RescueMount Airy, MDAid donee organization to carry out functions$2,000
Global RefugeBaltimore, MDAid donee organization to carry out functions$2,000
Global Training NetworkPeoria, AZAid donee organization to carry out functions$2,000
Heifer InternationalLittle Rock, ARAid donee organization to carry out functions$2,000
Himalayan Cataract ProjectWaterbury, VTAid donee organization to carry out functions$2,000
Home School FoundationPurcellville, VAAid donee organization to carry out functions$2,000
Hope & Heroes Children's Cancer FundNew York, NYAid donee organization to carry out functions$2,000
Keepers of the WildValentine, AZAid donee organization to carry out functions$2,000
Last Chance for AnimalsLos Angeles, CAAid donee organization to carry out functions$2,000
Learning AllyPrinceton, NJAid donee organization to carry out functions$2,000
Little Longears Mini Donkey RescueNew Oxford, PAAid donee organization to carry out functions$2,000
Mara Elephant Project USA IncCarmel, INAid donee organization to carry out functions$2,000
Mercy ShipsLindale, TXAid donee organization to carry out functions$2,000
NAMI (national Alliance on Mental Illness)New York, NYAid donee organization to carry out functions$2,000
National Wildlife FederationMerrifield, VAAid donee organization to carry out functions$2,000
Ocean ConservancyWashington, DCAid donee organization to carry out functions$2,000
OceanaWashington, DCAid donee organization to carry out functions$2,000
Operation HomefrontTopeka, KSAid donee organization to carry out functions$2,000
OrbisEtna, NHAid donee organization to carry out functions$2,000
OxfamBoston, MAAid donee organization to carry out functions$2,000
Pal-O-Mine Equestrian IncIslandia, NYAid donee organization to carry out functions$2,000
Paralyzed Vets of America Spinal Cord Research FoundationWashington, DCAid donee organization to carry out functions$2,000
Parkinson's FoundationNew York, NYAid donee organization to carry out functions$2,000
Partners in HealthBoston, MAAid donee organization to carry out functions$2,000
Paws of War IncSmithtown, NYAid donee organization to carry out functions$2,000
Peaceful Valley Donkey RescueMiles, TXAid donee organization to carry out functions$2,000
Perkins School for the BlindWatertown, MAAid donee organization to carry out functions$2,000
Peta (people for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)Norfolk, VAAid donee organization to carry out functions$2,000

By state: New York 125 · District of Columbia 42 · California 24 · Virginia 21 · Maryland 14 · New Jersey 8

About this foundation

John a Rodger Jr Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in East Meadow, New York, tax-exempt since 2011. 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 John a Rodger Jr Foundation Inc 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 John a Rodger Jr Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $500K across 341 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does John a Rodger Jr Foundation Inc give?

New York (125 grants), District of Columbia (42 grants), California (24 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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