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This organization closed in 2019. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.

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Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

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The Rodney H and Judy E Margolis Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based engagement model, making grants by invitation only. As the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, interested organizations are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2019, the foundation paid a total of $371K in grants to 38 grantees.

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Giving Insights

Total Funding Given
$371K
2019
Grantees funded
38
Multi-year grantees
29%
Funding by Year

Top Grantees

2019
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Greater Houston Community Foundation
Houston, TX
$339.7K
42%
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THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS HOUSTON
Houston, TX
$110.1K
13%
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Houston Symphony Society
Houston, TX
$30.8K
4%
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Grants Given

2019
Total No. of Grants
11
Median 1st year grant
$425
Median 2nd year grant
$2.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Board & Team

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Rodney and Judy Margolis
Board Member
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Judy E Margolis
Employee
R
Rodney H Margolis
Employee

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE RODNEY H AND JUDY E MARGOLIS FOUNDATION?
No. THE RODNEY H AND JUDY E MARGOLIS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE RODNEY H AND JUDY E MARGOLIS FOUNDATION give?
THE RODNEY H AND JUDY E MARGOLIS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE RODNEY H AND JUDY E MARGOLIS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE RODNEY H AND JUDY E MARGOLIS FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE RODNEY H AND JUDY E MARGOLIS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2019, THE RODNEY H AND JUDY E MARGOLIS FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $371 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE RODNEY H AND JUDY E MARGOLIS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2019, THE RODNEY H AND JUDY E MARGOLIS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include Greater Houston Community Foundation, THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS HOUSTON, and Houston Symphony Society. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE RODNEY H AND JUDY E MARGOLIS FOUNDATION?
THE RODNEY H AND JUDY E MARGOLIS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.