The Rodel Foundation
Invitation OnlyPhoenix, Arizona · EIN 86-1015598 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$2M
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$64.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $75,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
94% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rodel Institute | Phoenix, AZ | Education | $1,390,000 |
| Social Good Fund | Richmond, CA | Community concern | $100,000 |
| The Breakthrough Institute | Berkeley, CA | Environment | $100,000 |
| Aspen Institute | Washington, DC | Education | $75,000 |
| Democracy a Journal of Ideas | Washington, DC | Environment | $75,000 |
| Hoffman Institute Foundation | San Rafael, CA | Community concern | $50,000 |
| Third Way Institute | Washington, DC | Community concern | $50,000 |
| Clean Air Task Force | Boston, MA | Environment | $25,000 |
| UC Berkeley Foundation | Berkeley, CA | Education | $25,000 |
| Aha | Santa Barbara, CA | Community concern | $20,000 |
| Ecoflight | Aspen, CO | Environment | $20,000 |
| The Philanthropy Workshop | New York, NY | Education | $20,000 |
| Aspen Center for Environmental Studies | Aspen, CO | Environment | $15,000 |
| Tribal Trust Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Community concern | $15,000 |
| Casa Del Herrero | Santa Barbara, CA | Community concern | $10,000 |
| Council on Foreign Relations | New York, NY | Community concern | $10,000 |
| Santa Barbara Police Activities League | Santa Barbara, CA | Community concern | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,005,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $1,709,950 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533179349102823
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-1015598
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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