Rogers Foundation

EIN 47-6026897 · NE

Accepts unsolicited applications Typical grant ~$15K Funds in NE, IA, IL
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Rogers Foundation based in NE paid 36 grants totaling $613K to 36 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $50K, with a median of $15K. Its largest recipients included LINCOLN CHILDREN'S ZOO, FOOD BANK OF LINCOLN, and COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP. The foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$8,789,921
Giving (latest yr)
$613,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
36
Median grant
$15K
Recipients
36
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
Yes — accepts unsolicited

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Lincoln Children's Zoo$50,000
  • Food Bank of Lincoln$40,000
  • Community Action Partnership$30,000
  • Lincoln Children's Museum$30,000
  • Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministrie$30,000

Where grants went

  • Nebraska$595,000 · 34 grants
  • Iowa$10,000 · 1 grant
  • Illinois$8,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (36)

Lincoln Children's Zoo
Lincoln, NE
Charitable Purpose
$50,000
Food Bank of Lincoln
Lincoln, NE
Charitable Purpose
$40,000
Community Action Partnership
Lincon, NE
Charitable
$30,000
Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministrie
Ashland, NE
Charitable
$30,000
Lincoln Children's Museum
Lincoln, NE
Charitable Purpose
$30,000
Unl Foundation - Unl State Museum
Lincoln, NE
Charitable
$26,000
Alzheimer's Association
Lincoln, NE
Charitable
$25,000
Foundation for Lincoln Public Schoo
Lincoln, NE
Charitable
$25,000
Lincoln Baseball Association
Lincoln, NE
Charitable
$25,000
Children's Nebraska Foundation
Omaha, NE
Charitable
$20,000
Bravebe Child Advocacy Center
Lincoln, NE
Charitable
$20,000
Junior Achievement of Lincoln
Lincoln, NE
Charitable
$20,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Yes. Rogers Foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications. Review its giving history and stated focus before reaching out.

In its most recent filing, Rogers Foundation reported 36 itemized grants totaling $613K. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $50K (median $15K).

Recent recipients include LINCOLN CHILDREN'S ZOO, FOOD BANK OF LINCOLN, COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP, among 36 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Rogers Foundation is a private foundation based in Nebraska, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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