Private foundation · EIN 83-0761600 · Orinda, California

Rodan 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: 56 grants paid, $11M total, median $93K. 57% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
56
$11M
Median grant
$93K
Stays in CA
57%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$83M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
New Venture FundWashington, DCCharitable Purposes of the Organization$4.3M
Hopewell FundWashington, DCCharitable purposes of the organization$829K
Wilshire Boulevard TempleLos Angeles, CACharitable Purposes of the Organization$730K
Urban AdamahBerkeley, CACharitable Purposes of the Organization$355K
Gather IncWashington, DCCharitable Purposes of the Organization$300K
The Hammer MuseumLos Angeles, CACharitable Purposes of the Organization$300K
Service Year ExchangeWashington, DCCharitable Purposes of the Organization$250K
Aspen Art MuseumAspen, COCharitable Purposes of the Organization$200K
United States Veterans InitiativeLos Angeles, CACharitable Purposes of the Organization$200K
Urj Camp NewmanSan Rafael, CACharitable Purposes of the Organization$200K
The Washington Institute for Near East PolicyWashington, DCCharitable Purposes of the Organization$150K
Onetable East BayNew York, NYCharitable Purposes of the Organization$150K
America-Israel Democracy CoalitionBryn Mawr, PACharitable purposes of the organization$150K
JCC Association of North AmericaNew York, NYCharitable purposes of the organization$125K
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CACharitable purposes of the organization$125K
Jews of Color InitiativeBerkeley, CACharitable Purposes of the Organization$120K
Community PartnersLos Angeles, CACharitable Purposes of the Organization$115K
Moishe HouseEncinitas, CACharitable Purposes of the Organization$114K
American Israel Education FoundationWashington, DCCharitable Purposes of the Organization$105K
Adat Ari ElValley Village, CACharitable purposes of the organization$103K
Temple Beth HillelValley Village, CACharitable purposes of the organization$101K
Join for Justice IncBoston, MACharitable Purposes of the Organization$100K
Central Fund of IsraelCedarhurst, NYCharitable Purposes of the Organization$100K
Institute for Jewish and Community ResearchSan Francisco, CACharitable Purposes of the Organization$100K
Temple Israel of HollywoodLos Angeles, CACharitable purposes of the organization$100K
The Giving Back FundBoston, MACharitable purposes of the organization$100K
Bnai Simcha Jewish Community PreschoolPasadena, CACharitable purposes of the organization$99K
Upstart Bay AreaOakland, CACharitable Purposes of the Organization$95K
Friends of the Israel Defense ForcesNew York, NYCharitable Purposes of the Organization$90K
Wilderness TorahBerkeley, CACharitable Purposes of the Organization$80K
Temple IsaiahLafayette, CACharitable Purposes of the Organization$75K
Jewish Studio ArmyBerkeley, CACharitable Purposes of the Organization$75K
Sukkat Shalom IncReno, NVCharitable purposes of the organization$75K
Oshman Family Jewish Community CenterPalo Alto, CACharitable Purposes of the Organization$68K
The Salvation ArmyCarson, CACharitable Purposes of the Organization$55K
Buildon IncStamford, CTCharitable Purposes of the Organization$50K
Chabad of Danville & S RamonDanville, CACharitable Purposes of the Organization$50K
Fmw Nonprofit SolutionsMinnetonka, MNCharitable Purposes of the Organization$50K
M2 the Institute for Experiential Jewish EducationBrooklyn, NYCharitable Purposes of the Organization$50K
Repair the WorldNew York, NYCharitable Purposes of the Organization$50K
Tkiya Music IncBrooklyn, NYCharitable Purposes of the Organization$50K
Honeymoon Israel Foundation IncBrooklyn, NYCharitable Purposes of the Organization$45K
Jewish Baby NetworkSan Francisco, CACharitable Purposes of the Organization$38K
GrowgoodPacific Palisades, CACharitable Purposes of the Organization$35K
Valley Beth ShalomEncino, CACharitable Purposes of the Organization$29K
American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee IncNew York, NYCharitable Purposes of the Organization$25K
Life Learning AcademySan Francisco, CACharitable Purposes of the Organization$25K
International Ocd Foundation IncBoston, MACharitable Purposes of the Organization$25K
Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterLos Angeles, CACharitable purposes of the organization$25K
Chabad of the DeltaBrentwood, CACharitable purposes of the organization$25K
Brawerman Elementary SchoolLos Angeles, CACharitable purposes of the organization$15K
Brentwood SchoolLos Angeles, CACharitable purposes of the organization$15K
Southwestern LawLos Angeles, CACharitable Purposes of the Organization$10K
Israel21cSan Fransicso, CACharitable Purposes of the Organization$5,000
Project GlimmerSan Francisco, CACharitable purposes of the organization$5,000
American Zionist MovementNew York, NYCharitable purposes of the organization$5

By state: District of Columbia 6 · California 32 · New York 10 · Massachusetts 3 · Colorado 1 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Rodan Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Orinda, California, administered in care of Dille & Koo Llp, tax-exempt since 2019. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Rodan 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 Rodan Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $11M across 56 grants, a median of $93K.

Where does Rodan Family Foundation give?

District of Columbia (6 grants), California (32 grants), New York (10 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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