Private foundation · East Meadow, NY (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The John A Rodger Jr Foundation Inc.
In 2025 it gave 5 grants worth $7,000 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Sevier County. A typical grant was $1,000 to $2,000. Most often for: “Aid donee organization to carry out functions”.
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 5 totaling $7,000 · 1 in Sevier County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $1,000 to $2,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $1,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Sevier County, Davidson County, Knox County, Marion County, Shelby County · plus 336 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2025 had also been funded in 2023–2024. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $500,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $500K | $7,000 | 5 |
| 2024 | $470K | $7,000 | 5 |
| 2023 | $376K | $5,000 | 5 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
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- John A Rodger JrDirector
- Denis RodgerDirector
- Colleen FowlerDirector
- Kristin RodgerDirector
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Aid donee organization to carry out functions (5 grants)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 1 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 4 |
From its 2025 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Sevier County grants are listed first, then the largest. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Eagle Foundation | Pigeon Forge, Sevier County | Aid donee organization to carry out functions | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Aid donee organization to carry out functions | $2,500 |
| Project K9 Hero | Whitwell, Marion County | Aid donee organization to carry out functions | $2,000 |
| National Association of Blind Merchants | Knoxville, Knox County | Aid donee organization to carry out functions | $1,000 |
| Danita's Children | Nashville, Davidson County | Aid donee organization to carry out functions | $500 |