Private foundation · EIN 61-1411391 · Midland, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Edward and Elyse Rogers 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 16 grants paid, $62K total, median $3,250. 50% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
16
$62K
Median grant
$3,250
Stays in MI
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mote Marine LaboratorySarasota, FLUnrestricted$16K
Grand Traverse Regional Land CpnservancyTraverse City, MIUnrestricted$10K
International Dark Sky DicscoveryFountain Hills, AZUnrestricted$5,500
Midland Center for the ArtsMidland, MIUnrestricted$5,000
Mackinaw Center for Public PolicyMidland, MIUnrestricted$5,000
The Nature Conservancy of FloridaWinter Park, FLUnrestricted$5,000
Little Forks ConservancyMidland, MIUnrestricted$5,000
Elk-Skegemog Lake AssociationElk Rapids, MIUnrestricted$3,500
Midland Area Community FoundationMidland, MIUnrestricted$3,000
Land Conservancy of West MichiganGrand Rapids, MIUnrestricted$1,500
Community Foundation of SarasotaSarasota, FLUnrestricted$1,000
SamhatiPak Hill, VAUnrestricted$500
World Monument FundNew York, NYUnrestricted$500
Fulbright AssociationWashington, DCUnrestricted$500
Art RapidsElk Rapids, MIUnrestricted$250
Ocean Conservancy-Guardian of the SeasWashington, DCUnrestricted$250

By state: Michigan 8 · Florida 3 · Arizona 1 · District of Columbia 2 · Virginia 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Edward and Elyse Rogers Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Midland, Michigan, administered in care of Edward W Rogers, tax-exempt since 2002. 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 Edward and Elyse Rogers Family Foundation 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 Edward and Elyse Rogers Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $62K across 16 grants, a median of $3,250.

Where does Edward and Elyse Rogers Family Foundation give?

Michigan (8 grants), Florida (3 grants), Arizona (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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