Thomas a Rodgers Jr Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNewport, Rhode Island · EIN 04-3442439 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1.4M
Organizations funded44
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$32M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $45,000.
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
59% of grants went outside Rhode Island.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salve Regina University | Newport, RI | O'hare commitment fund / general support | $100,000 |
| United Way of Greater Fall River Inc | Fall River, MA | General support | $100,000 |
| Bristol Community College Foundation Inc | Fall River, MA | Tuition assistance | $90,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County Inc | Newport, RI | After school programs | $85,000 |
| Nativity Preparatory School New Bedford Inc | New Bedford, MA | Capital campaign / general support | $75,000 |
| Southcoast Health | New Bedford, MA | General support; equipment purchases | $74,925 |
| Hope Funds for Cancer Research | Newport, RI | General support | $70,000 |
| Crossroads Rhode Island | Providence, RI | Roads to home capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Fall River Historical Society | Fall River, MA | General support | $50,000 |
| St Philomena School | Portsmouth, RI | Scholarship fund | $50,000 |
| Thomas Chew Memorial Boys & Girls Club Fall River | Fall River, MA | Support for rodgers teen center | $50,000 |
| Face Scholarships | Fall River, MA | Scholarship fund | $45,000 |
| Argosy Charter School | Fall River, MA | Library & alumni program | $40,000 |
| Year Up Inc | Providence, RI | Year up providence tuition assistance | $40,000 |
| Tashirat Foundation | Beaverton, OR | Teachers salaries fund | $35,000 |
| International Tennis Hall of Fame Incorporated | Newport, RI | Team fame educational program | $30,000 |
| My Brother's Keeper | North Dartmouth, MA | General support | $30,000 |
| Newport Hospital Foundation Inc | Newport, RI | Emergency room capital campaign | $30,000 |
| Our Sisters School Inc | New Bedford, MA | Scholarship fund | $30,000 |
| San Miguel Education Center | Providence, RI | Scholarship fund | $30,000 |
| Star Kids Scholarship Program | Middletown, RI | Scholarships | $30,000 |
| Veterans Transition House | New Bedford, MA | General support | $25,000 |
| Westport Land Conservation Trust Inc | Westport, MA | St. vincent de paul land | $25,000 |
| Rhode Island Community Food Bank Association | Providence, RI | Food shortage program | $22,500 |
| Share Foundation | New Bedford, MA | General support | $20,190 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Atlanta, GA | General support | $20,000 |
| Greater Fall River Recreation | Fall River, MA | Hiset & culinary program support | $20,000 |
| Fall River Deaconess Home | Fall River, MA | Technological improvements | $15,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Southern Massachusetts | New Bedford, MA | Scholarship program | $15,000 |
| Martin Luther King Jr Community Center | Newport, RI | General support | $15,000 |
| Naval War College Foundation Inc | Newport, RI | General support | $15,000 |
| St Vincents | Fall River, MA | General support | $15,000 |
| Easter Seals Inc | Wakefield, RI | Early intervention program | $10,000 |
| Fall River YMCA | Fall River, MA | Educational achievment center | $10,000 |
| Firstfed YMCA | Swansea, MA | Summer camp program | $10,000 |
| Greater Fall River Community Food Bank | Fall River, MA | Food support; general charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Hope Health | Providence, RI | General support | $10,000 |
| Seamens Church Institute of Newport Ri | Newport, RI | General support | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Westport Council on Aging | Westport, MA | General support | $8,000 |
| Hamilton Community Tennis Association | Carmel, IN | General support/ special olympics | $5,000 |
| Police Athletic League of Fall River Inc | Fall River, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Uri Foundation | Kingston, RI | General support | $5,000 |
| Westport Community Food Pantry | Westport, RI | General support | $5,000 |
| Youth Opportunities Unlimited Inc | New Bedford, MA | Summer exploration program | $3,200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,433,815 | 44 |
| 2023 | $1,428,259 | 41 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349101814
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3442439
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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