Private foundation · EIN 47-3676059 · Colorado Spgs, Colorado · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Rohde 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: 19 grants paid, $79K total, median $2,000. 63% of grants stayed in Colorado.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
19
$79K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in CO
63%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Colorado School of MinesGolden, COScholarship$15K
Montana State UniversityBozeman, MTScholarship$12K
University of ColoradoColorado Springs, COScholarship$8,000
El Hogar MinistriesWoburn, MACharitable$7,400
Colorado Mesa UniversityGrand Junction, COScholarship$7,000
Western State ColoradoGunnison, COScholarship$5,000
Fort Lewis CollegeDurango, COScholarship$4,000
Oregon State UniversityCorvallis, ORScholarship$4,000
Northern Arizona UniversityFlagstaff, AZScholarship$3,000
Graceful Oaks Youth RanchFort Lupton, COCharitable$2,000
Colorado State University PuebloPueblo, COScholarship$2,000
University of Northern ColoradoGreeley, COScholarship$2,000
Wingate UniversityWingate, NCScholarship$2,000
Rise Against SuicideLafayette, COCharitable$1,600
Emergency Family Assistance AssocBoulder, COCharitable$1,600
Bob Jones UniversityGreenville, SCScholarship$1,000
Springs Rescue MissionColorado Springs, COCharitable$500
Catamount InstituteColorado Springs, COCharitable$500
Salvation ArmyAlexandria, VACharitable$100

By state: Colorado 12 · Montana 1 · Massachusetts 1 · Oregon 1 · Arizona 1 · North Carolina 1

About this foundation

Rohde Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Colorado Spgs, Colorado, administered in care of John T Rohde, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 Rohde 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 Rohde Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $79K across 19 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Rohde Foundation give?

Colorado (12 grants), Montana (1 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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