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The Roddenberry Foundation is a private corporation based in SHERMAN OAKS, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is Morton J Kessler. It holds total assets of $85M. Annual income is reported at $23.1M. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of education. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and New York. According to available records, The Roddenberry Foundation has made 586 grants totaling $17.6M, with a median grant of $12K. Annual giving has grown from $4.6M in 2020 to $7.8M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $1M, with an average award of $30K. The foundation has supported 380 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, New York, District of Columbia, which account for 29% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 32 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$43K
Largest Grant
$1M
Based on 122 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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The Roddenberry Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of education. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 586 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NY, DC.
The Roddenberry Foundation has distributed a total of $17.6M across 586 grants. The median grant size is $12K, with an average of $30K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $1M.
The Roddenberry Foundation is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (954755672) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
The Roddenberry Foundation is headquartered in SHERMAN OAKS, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 32 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heidi Roddenberry | PRESIDENT | $70K | $0 | $70K |
| Andrew Garb | SECRETARY | $60K | $0 | $60K |
| Morton Kessler | TREASURER | $60K | $0 | $60K |
| Eugene Roddenberry | VICE PRESIDENT | $50K | $0 | $50K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$85M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$84.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
586
Total Giving
$17.6M
Average Grant
$30K
Median Grant
$12K
Unique Recipients
380
Most Common Grant
$15K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony ProjectGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Gladstone Institutes-Per AgreementSTEM CELLS RESEARCH | San Francisco, CA | $1M | 2022 |
| Academy FoundationPLANNING, DEVELOPMENT, OPERATIONS, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTIONS OF THE NEW ACADEMY MUSEUM | Beverly Hills, CA | $400K | 2022 |
| As You SowGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Berkeley, CA | $250K | 2022 |
| Gladstone InstitutesSTEM CELLS RESEARCH | San Francisco, CA | $200K | 2022 |
| Space For Giants$50K SUPOOERT OF ROLLING OUT THE GREEN14 CARBON CREDIT FUND & $50K GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $100K | 2022 |
| Crohn'S And Colitis FoundationSUPPORT RESEARCH ON A WEARABLE DEVICE THAT DETECTS INFLAMMATORY MOLECULES IN SWEAT LINKED TO IBD FLARES | Los Angeles, CA | $75K | 2022 |
| Represented FoundationFELLOWSHIP PROGRAM | Brooklyn, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Tom PamukcuFELLOWSHIP PROGRAM | San Francisco, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Sahar MassachiFELLOWSHIP PROGRAM | Brooklyn, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| America On Tech IncFELLOWSHIP PROGRAM | New York, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Hollywood Food CoalitionSUPPORT THE UPCOMING JANUARY 2023 TREKTALKS EVENT | Los Angeles, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| OkaysoFELLOWSHIP PROGRAM | Providence, RI | $50K | 2022 |
| Indigenous Creatives CollectiveFELLOWSHIP PROGRAM | Seattle, WA | $50K | 2022 |
| Novellus Consulting Group IncFELLOWSHIP PROGRAM | Atlanta, GA | $50K | 2022 |
| AccessosFELLOWSHIP PROGRAM | San Francisco, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Armin SalekFELLOWSHIP PROGRAM | Austin, TX | $50K | 2022 |
| Respond Crisis TranslationFELLOWSHIP PROGRAM | San Francisco, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Wiggle Room Now Public Benefit CorporationFELLOWSHIP PROGRAM | Brooklyn, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Anza BecnelFELLOWSHIP PROGRAM | Houston, TX | $50K | 2022 |
| Food ConnectFELLOWSHIP PROGRAM | Philadelphia, PA | $50K | 2022 |
| Bestfit IncFELLOWSHIP PROGRAM | Columbus, GA | $50K | 2022 |
| Grounded StrategiesFELLOWSHIP PROGRAM | Pittsburgh, PA | $38K | 2022 |
| Kwaho-Sws And Community Project AccountGENERAL OPERATING SUPPPORT IN THE MIDST OF COVID-19 | Nairobi | $16K | 2022 |