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T Gary and Kathleen Rogers Private Family Foundation

Historical Funder

Lafayette, California · EIN 65-1202020 · Private foundation · Website

Grants paid (2024)$5.4M
Organizations funded51
Typical grant$2,150
Total assets$48.4M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $50,000.

From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):

ContactAPPLICATIONS IF REQUIRED ARE GENERA
Address201 LAFAYETTE CIRCLE SUITE 100, LAFAYETTE CA 94549
Phone5108997900
Form and materialsIF REQUIRED, APPLICATIONS ARE GENERALLY SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH A GRANTEE PORTAL. GRANTEES PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT, INTENDED OUTCOMES AND OUTPUTS, THE REQUESTED GRANT AMOUNT, AND A BUDGET. APPLICATION SUBMISSION DEADLINES ARE STATED BELOW, HOWEVER, APPLICATIONS CAN BE SUBMITTED OUTSIDE OF THESE TIMEFRAMES AS NEEDED.
DeadlinesDUE IN APRIL FOR OUR JUNE BOARD MEETING AND IN OCTOBER FOR OUR DECEMBER BOARD MEETING.
RestrictionsEDUCATION STRATEGY GRANTS ARE FOCUSED ON NON-PROFITS THAT FOCUS ON SUPPORTING AND EDUCATING STUDENTS IN OAKLAND, CA. GRANTS OUTSIDE OF OUR STRATEGY ARE DIRECTED BY THE FAMILY AND DO NOT HAVE THE SAME LIMITATIONS. TO BE ELIGIBLE, GRANT APPLICANTS MUST BE TAX-EXEMPT UNDER IRC SECTION 501(C)(3) AND NOT CLASSIFIED AS A PRIVATE FOUNDATION. POTENTIAL GRANTEES CAN ALSO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS THROUGH A SPONSORING ORGANIZATION IF THE SPONSOR HAS 501(C)(3) STATUS, IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION, AND PROVIDES CONFIRMATION OF ITS WILLINGNESS TO ACT AS THE FISCAL SPONSOR. AS DETERMINED BY THE FOUNDATION, A GRANT TO A FOR-PROFIT CAN BE MADE EXERCISING EXPENDITURE RESPONSIBILITY IF THERE IS A CLEAR CHARITABLE PURPOSE. THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT FUND: I. SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS FOR INDIVIDUALS II. RESERVE FUNDS III. POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS OR LOBBYING EFFORTS IV. FUNDRAISING EVENTS V. PROGRAMS, PROJECTS, SCHOOLS, AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT DO NOT WORK WITH YOUTH IN OAKLAND, CA

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What it funds

Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.

  • Education8
  • Animal Welfare3
  • Arts & Culture2
  • Human Services2
  • Children & Youth1
  • Community Development1

Where it gives

19% of grants went outside California.

Grants paid in tax year 2024

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Lighthouse Community Charter SchoolsOakland, CAGeneral support$2,150,000
UC Berkeley FoundationBerkeley, CAGeneral support$1,032,648
East Bay Community FoundationOakland, CAGeneral support$850,000
Envision EducationOakland, CAGeneral support$165,500
Urban Montessori Charter SchoolOakland, CAGeneral support$150,210
Education for Change IncOakland, CAGeneral support$150,000
Lead LiberatedOakland, CAGeneral support$145,000
Philanthropic Ventures FoundationOakland, CAGeneral support$130,000
Led Better IncAlameda, CAGeneral support$125,000
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors IncSan Francisco, CAGeneral support$125,000
Families in ActionOakland, CAGeneral support$120,125
National Equity ProjectOakland, CAGeneral support$75,000
Miramonte Booster ClubOrinda, CAGeneral support$50,000
East Bay Innovation AcademyOakland, CAGeneral support$25,000
Marin Catholic High SchoolKentfield, CAGeneral support$25,000
Nimbus ArtsHelena, CAGeneral support$25,000
Oakland Literacy Coalition IncOakland, CAGeneral support$21,742
Mats Soccer ClubOrinda, CAGeneral support$15,000
Napa Valley Farmworker FoundationNapa, CAGeneral support$10,000
DonorschooseNew York, NYGeneral support$10,000
Santa Clara UniversityQuincy, CAGeneral support$5,000
Daffy Charitable FundLos Altos, CAGeneral support$4,070
The Orinda ClubOrinda, CAGeneral support$3,300
St Helena Farmers MarketHelena, CAGeneral support$3,000
Network for GoodWashington, DCGeneral support$2,397
Pacific ClinicsSan Jose, CAGeneral support$2,150
Digdeep WaterLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$1,100
Otis Elementary School PTANational City, CAGeneral support$1,010
Grateful GatheringsBerkeley, CAGeneral support$1,000
Seattle Indian Health BoardSeattle, WAGeneral support$510
Young VetsRedwood City, CAGeneral support$500
Associated Students of University of CaBerkeley, CAGeneral support$500
National Park FoundationWashington, DCGeneral support$500
Landscape Architecture FoundationWashington, DCGeneral support$500
School for the Arts Community OrganizationSanta Rosa, CAGeneral support$460
Oaklantis Swim TeamOakland, CAGeneral support$400
Soccer Without BordersBaltimore, MDGeneral support$300
Center for Empowered Oakland RisingBirmingham, ALGeneral support$250
Yellowhammer FundWashington, DCGeneral support$250
Keep Oakland BeautifulOakland, CAGeneral support$250
Cat TownOakland, CAGeneral support$250
Jelly's PlaceSan Pablo, CAGeneral support$218
Jelly's PlaceSan Pablo, CAGeneral support$209
Boy ScoutsOakland, CAGeneral support$175
Smile TrainWashington, DCGeneral support$159
Salvation ArmyOakland, CAGeneral support$104
KqedSan Francisco, CAGeneral support$103
No Kid HungryWashington, DCGeneral support$102
UC DavisDavis, CAGeneral support$100
Lakeside SchoolLakeside, CAGeneral support$50
WikipediaSan Francisco, CAGeneral support$30

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2024$5,429,17251
2023$4,544,50187

Sources

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