Private foundation · Knoxville
Frank and Virginia Rogers Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 7 totaling $49,519
- Typical grant
- $4,500 to $10,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $5,819, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Knox County
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 29% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 2 of 7.
- Total giving that year
- $49,519
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $50K | $50K | 7 |
| 2024 | $52K | $52K | 5 |
| 2023 | $65K | $65K | 7 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Wayne r kramer · Knoxville · 8655255134 · wrkramer@kramer-rayson.com
- What to send
- Written form including purpose and brief history of the organization and proof of exempt status.
- Limits
- Restricted to specific governemnt agencies and/or organizations qualified under irc section 501(c)(3) excluding private foundations.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Lynn J RisonPresident
- Barbara ApkingVice preside
- Wayne R KramerSecretary
- Kimberly D CochraneTreasurer
- Elizabeth LanoisDirector
- Pamela S JacksonDirector
- Brewton CouchDirector
- Mariane NicholsDirector
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knox County Juvenile Court | Knoxville, Knox County | Charitable | $10K |
| Royal Youth Dance Center | Knoxville, Knox County | Charitable | $10K |
| Knoxville Museum of Art | Knoxville, Knox County | Charitable | $10K |
| Kim Health Center | Knoxville, Knox County | Charitable | $5,819 |
| Metro Drug Coalition | Knoxville, Knox County | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Blount Mansion | Knoxville, Knox County | Charitable | $4,500 |
| Vine School Health Center | Knoxville, Knox County | Charitable | $4,200 |