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Rodney Fund is a private corporation based in W BLOOMFIELD, MI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1992. It holds total assets of $31.5M. Annual income is reported at $9.6M. Total assets have grown from $9.7M in 2011 to $31.5M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including District of Columbia, Virginia, Michigan. According to available records, Rodney Fund has made 100 grants totaling $5.7M, with a median grant of $30K. Annual giving has grown from $417K in 2020 to $1.6M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $3.2M distributed across 32 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $200K, with an average award of $57K. The foundation has supported 41 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Virginia, California, Michigan, which account for 43% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 13 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$8K
Average Grant
$13K
Largest Grant
$55K
Based on 32 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.
Rodney Fund is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 100 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in VA, CA, MI.
Rodney Fund has distributed a total of $5.7M across 100 grants. The median grant size is $30K, with an average of $57K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $200K.
Rodney Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Rodney Fund is headquartered in W BLOOMFIELD, MI. While based in MI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 13 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Thomas | DIRECTOR | $20K | $0 | $20K |
| Steve Rude | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Leigh Rodney | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.8M
Total Assets
$31.5M
Fair Market Value
$17.1M
Net Worth
$31.5M
Grants Paid
$1.6M
Contributions
$35K
Net Investment Income
$738K
Distribution Amount
$19.1M
Total: $31.1M
Total Grants
100
Total Giving
$5.7M
Average Grant
$57K
Median Grant
$30K
Unique Recipients
41
Most Common Grant
$80K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Justice CenterGENERAL FUNDING 501(C)3 | Chicago, IL | $200K | 2023 |
| Mackinac Center For Public PolicyGENERAL FUNDING 501(C)3 | Midland, MI | $200K | 2023 |
| Institute For JusticeGENERAL FUNDING 501(C)3 | Arlington, VA | $200K | 2023 |
| Pac Legal FoundationGENERAL FUNDING 501C(3) | Saramento, CA | $190K | 2023 |
| Young Americans For LibertyGENERAL FUNDING 501(C)3 | Arlington, VA | $150K | 2023 |
| The Ayn Rand InstituteGENERAL FUNDING 501(C)3 | Santa Ana, CA | $80K | 2023 |
| Foundation For Econ EducaGENERAL FUNDING 501(C)3 | Atlanta, GA | $80K | 2023 |
| Nrw Legal DefenseGENERAL FUNDING 501(C)3 | Springfield, VA | $80K | 2023 |
| Judicial WatchGENERAL FUNDING 501(C)3 | Washington, DC | $70K | 2023 |
| Ludwig Von MisesGENERAL FUNDING 501(C)3 | Auburn, AL | $70K | 2023 |
| Captial Research FoundationGENERAL FUNDING 501(C)3 | Washington, DC | $40K | 2023 |
| Center For Independent ThoughtGENERAL FUNDING 501(C)3 | Bala Cynwyd, PA | $40K | 2023 |
| Heartland InstituteGENERAL FUNDING 501(C) 3 | Arlington Hts, IL | $35K | 2023 |
| Students For LibertyGENERAL FUNDING 501(C)3 | Arlington, VA | $35K | 2023 |
| XprizeGENERAL FUNDING 501 (C)3 | Tucson, AZ | $30K | 2023 |
| American Inst For Economic ResearchGENERAL FUNDING 501(C)3 | Gt Barrington, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| FreeGENERAL FUNDING 501(C)3 | Vass, NC | $25K | 2023 |
| Foundation For American StudiesGENERAL FUNDING 501(C)3 | Washington, DC | $20K | 2023 |
| National Center For Public PolicyGENERAL FUNDING 501(C)3 | Washington, DC | $15K | 2023 |
| Competitve Enterprise IncGENERAL FUNDING 501(C)3 | Washington, DC | $15K | 2023 |
| Grace Centers Of HopeGENERAL FUNDING 501 C(3) | Pontiac, MI | $10K | 2023 |