The Rod Rhoden Foundation
Historical FunderOmaha, Nebraska · EIN 45-4081296 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | RODNEY D RHODEN |
|---|---|
| Address | 4111 SOUTH 144TH STREET, OMAHA NE 68137 |
| Phone | 4023909500 |
| Form and materials | N/A |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
28% of grants went outside Nebraska.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Unrestricted | $501,000 |
| Community Foundation of Western Iowa | Council Bluffs, IA | Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| Metropolitan Community College Foundation | Omaha, NE | Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| First Responders Foundation | Omaha, NE | Unrestricted | $66,000 |
| Omaha Community Foundation | Omaha, NE | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Omaha Street School | Omaha, NE | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society | Omaha, NE | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Topeka, KS | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Ignite Pathways | Dublin, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Sienna Francis House | Omaha, NE | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Platte Institute | Omaha, NE | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Dreamweaver | Omaha, NE | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Buffett Middle School | Omaha, NE | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation | Sarasota, FL | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Omaha, NE | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| YMCA of Greater Omaha | Omaha, NE | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Community Alliance | Omaha, NE | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Our Lady of Lourdes | Omaha, NE | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Junior Achievement | Omaha, NE | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation | Bradenton, FL | Unrestricted | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,401,750 | 21 |
| 2024 | $1,292,000 | 22 |
| 2023 | $1,219,050 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641199349100129
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-4081296
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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