Elbert W Rogers Foundation
Invitation OnlyGreenville, South Carolina · EIN 75-2774884 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
8% of grants went outside South Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine Arts Center Partners | Greenville, SC | 50th Anniversary support | $10,000 |
| Greenville Symphony Association | Greenville, SC | Conductor Emeritus Tribute Weekend | $10,000 |
| International Ballet | Greer, SC | Don Quixote | $10,000 |
| Metropolitan Arts Council | Greenville, SC | SmartARTS | $10,000 |
| Music Club of Greenville | Taylors, SC | School music programs | $5,000 |
| Palmetto Project | North Charleston, SC | Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in partnership with Greenville First Steps | $5,000 |
| The Peace Center | Greenville, SC | General operating support | $5,000 |
| The Warehouse Theatre | Greenville, SC | Connections Series | $5,000 |
| Carolina Youth Symphony | Greenville, SC | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Greenville Center for Creative Arts | Greenville, SC | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Greenville Chautauqua Society | Greenville, SC | Opening Act Musicians | $2,500 |
| Senior Action Center | Greenville, SC | Band and Music programs | $2,500 |
| South Carolina Childrens Theatre | Greenville, SC | Support for "Pay What You Can" performances | $2,500 |
| The Community Foundation of Greenvi | Greenville, SC | Chris and Kelly's Hope Foundation for youth addiction services | $2,500 |
| United Ministries | Greenville, SC | Health and human services | $2,500 |
| Greenville Tech Foundation | Greenville, SC | High School Art Exhibit | $2,000 |
| Greenville County Youth Orchestra A | Greenville, SC | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Temple of Israel | Greenville, SC | Music on Sunday's Concert Series | $1,500 |
| Center for Developmental Services | Greenville, SC | General operating and event support | $1,000 |
| Greenville Humane Society | Greenville, SC | Paws and Claws Week | $1,000 |
| John C Campbell Folk School | Brasstown, NC | Art and music education | $1,000 |
| Junior League of Greenville | Greenville, SC | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Tryon Arts and Crafts School | Tryon, NC | Art Education | $1,000 |
| Guild of the Greenville Symphony | Greenville, SC | Symphony support | $500 |
The return also lists 8 grants to individuals ($14,700). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $102,700 | 32 |
| 2024 | $105,680 | 35 |
| 2023 | $88,960 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641139349100249
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-2774884
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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