The Rodney Fund
Invitation OnlyWest Bloomfield, Michigan · EIN 38-3030437 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$1.6M
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$40,000
Total assets$17.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $80,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 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
90% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institute for Justice | Arlington, VA | General funding 501(C)3 | $200,000 |
| Liberty Justice Center | Chicago, IL | General funding 501(C)3 | $200,000 |
| Mackinac Center for Public Policy | Midland, MI | General funding 501(C)3 | $200,000 |
| Pac Legal Foundation | Saramento, CA | General funding 501C(3) | $190,000 |
| Young Americans for Liberty | Arlington, VA | General funding 501(C)3 | $150,000 |
| Foundation for Econ Educa | Atlanta, GA | General funding 501(C)3 | $80,000 |
| Nrw Legal Defense | Springfield, VA | General funding 501(C)3 | $80,000 |
| The Ayn Rand Institute | Santa Ana, CA | General funding 501(C)3 | $80,000 |
| Judicial Watch | Washington, DC | General funding 501(C)3 | $70,000 |
| Ludwig Von Mises | Auburn, AL | General funding 501(C)3 | $70,000 |
| Captial Research Foundation | Washington, DC | General funding 501(C)3 | $40,000 |
| Center for Independent Thought | Bala Cynwyd, PA | General funding 501(C)3 | $40,000 |
| Heartland Institute | Arlington Hts, IL | General funding 501(C) 3 | $35,000 |
| Students for Liberty | Arlington, VA | General funding 501(C)3 | $35,000 |
| Xprize | Tucson, AZ | General funding 501 (C)3 | $30,000 |
| American Inst for Economic Research | Gt Barrington, MA | General funding 501(C)3 | $25,000 |
| Free | Vass, NC | General funding 501(C)3 | $25,000 |
| Foundation for American Studies | Washington, DC | General funding 501(C)3 | $20,000 |
| Competitve Enterprise Inc | Washington, DC | General funding 501(C)3 | $15,000 |
| National Center for Public Policy | Washington, DC | General funding 501(C)3 | $15,000 |
| Grace Centers of Hope | Pontiac, MI | General funding 501 C(3) | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,610,000 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Sep 10, 2024 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202442549349100304
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3030437
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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