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Rodel Foundation is a private corporation based in PHOENIX, AZ. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2002. The principal officer is Donald V Budinger. It holds total assets of $64.1M. Annual income is reported at $28.2M. Total assets have grown from $52.4M in 2011 to $64.1M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including California, Colorado, District of Columbia. According to available records, Rodel Foundation has made 82 grants totaling $9.2M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has decreased from $2.3M in 2021 to $1.7M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $5.2M distributed across 38 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $1.6M, with an average award of $112K. The foundation has supported 32 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Arizona, District of Columbia, California, which account for 61% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$99K
Largest Grant
$600K
Based on 23 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Rodel Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 82 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in AZ, DC, CA.
Rodel Foundation has distributed a total of $9.2M across 82 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $112K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $1.6M.
Rodel Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Rodel Foundation is headquartered in PHOENIX, AZ. While based in AZ, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald V Budinger | CHAIR & TREASURER | $214K | $0 | $214K |
| Susan M Budinger | CEO & SECRETARY | $205K | $0 | $205K |
| William D Budinger | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$64.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$64.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
82
Total Giving
$9.2M
Average Grant
$112K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
32
Most Common Grant
$20K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rodel InstituteEDUCATION | Phoenix, AZ | $1M | 2023 |
| Aspen InstituteEDUCATION | Washington, DC | $104K | 2023 |
| The Breakthrough InstituteENVIRONMENT | Berkeley, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Democracy A Journal Of IdeasENVIRONMENT | Washington, DC | $75K | 2023 |
| Rodel Charitable Foundation -DePROGRAM SUPPORT | Wilmington, DE | $75K | 2023 |
| Third Way InstituteCOMMUNITY CONCERN | Washington, DC | $51K | 2023 |
| Energy For Growth HubENVIRONMENT | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Hoffman Institute FoundationCOMMUNITY CONCERN | San Rafael, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Uc Berkeley FoundationEDUCATION | Berkeley, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Global Change Data LabCOMMUNITY CONCERN | Oxford | $25K | 2023 |
| Clean Air Task ForceENVIRONMENT | Boston, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| AhaCOMMUNITY CONCERN | Santa Barbara, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| EcoflightENVIRONMENT | Aspen, CO | $20K | 2023 |
| Rodel Leadearship InsitutePROGRAM SUPPORT | Phoenix, AZ | $15K | 2023 |
| Aspen Center For Environmental StudiesENVIRONMENT | Aspen, CO | $15K | 2023 |
| Tribal Trust FoundationCOMMUNITY CONCERN | Santa Barbara, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| The Philanthropy WorkshopEDUCATION | New York, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Council On Foreign RelationsCOMMUNITY CONCERN | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara Police Activities LeagueCOMMUNITY CONCERN | Santa Barbara, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| United Boys & Girls Clubs-Santa BarbaraCOMMUNITY CONCERN | Santa Barbara, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Aspen Public RadioCOMMUNITY CONCERN | Aspen, CO | $3K | 2023 |
| Save Democracy IncCOMMUNITY CONCERN | Tucson, AZ | $100K | 2022 |
| University Of Arizona Foundation - NicdPROGRAM SUPPORT | Tucson, AZ | $100K | 2022 |
| Policy ImpactENVIRONMENT | Sacramento, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Resources For The FutureENVIRONMENT | Washington, DC | $15K | 2022 |
TUCSON, AZ
PHOENIX, AZ
PARADISE VLY, AZ