named programs · 4 · from sources
what they call their work
Rodel California
State-based fellowship program convening emerging local and state leaders in California for a year-long leadership development curriculum focused on polarization and democratic identity.
Rodel Federal Executive Fellowship
Leadership program for 20-24 senior federal civil servants and executives from agencies across the U.S. government, focusing on innovation, democracy, and leadership in large bureaucracies.
Rodel Fellowship
Two-year leadership development program for 24 state and local elected officials selected annually, with bipartisan cohorts engaging in seminars on democratic principles, ethical leadership, and foundational texts.
Rodel Judicial Fellowship
Forum for federal judges and state supreme court justices to discuss democracy, constitutional principles, and the rule of law through text-based seminars and leadership workshops.
activities · 3 groups
what they do
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Bipartisan Elected Leaders Seminar Fellowship 4 activities
- Rodel Fellowship Program for State and Local Elected LeadersOperates the Rodel Fellowship, a leadership development program for 24 state and local elected leaders annually, consisting of three multi-day seminars over two years, focusing on breaking down partisan barriers and promoting bipartisan understanding. Over 400 elected leaders have completed the program.
- Rodel Fellowship Program for State and Local Elected LeadersOperates the Rodel Fellowship, a leadership development program for 24 state and local elected leaders annually, consisting of three multi-day seminars over two years, focusing on breaking down partisan barriers and promoting bipartisan understanding. Over 400 elected leaders have completed the program.
- State-Based Rodel Fellowship Programs (California, Rhode Island, Washington)Operates state-level leadership development programs, including Rodel California, Rodel Rhode Island, and Rodel Washington, which convene emerging local and state leaders for year-long programs involving three seminars focused on democracy, identity, and polarization.
- State-Based Rodel Fellowship Programs (California, Rhode Island, Washington)Operates state-level leadership development programs, such as Rodel California, Rodel Rhode Island, and Rodel Washington, which convene emerging local and state leaders for a year-long program involving three seminars focused on democracy, identity, and polarization.
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Judicial Leadership & Rule of Law Education 2 activities
- Rodel Judicial Fellows ProgramProvides a forum for federal judges and state supreme court justices to discuss democracy, the Constitution, and the rule of law through seminars that combine reading-based discussions and workshops on leadership and judicial work challenges, using classical legal texts.
- Rodel Judicial Fellows ProgramProvides a forum for federal judges and state supreme court justices to discuss democracy, the Constitution, and the rule of law through seminars that combine reading-based discussions and workshops on leadership and judicial work challenges, using classical legal texts on American democracy.
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Uncategorized 6 activities
- Edwards Book AwardAwards the Edwards Book Award annually to authors whose works contribute to discussions on democracy and related societal issues, such as the 2025 award given to James Davison Hunter for "Democracy and Solidarity: On the Cultural Roots of America’s Political Crisis."
- Edwards Book AwardAwards the Edwards Book Award annually to authors whose works contribute to understanding democracy and solidarity, such as James Davison Hunter's "Democracy and Solidarity: On the Cultural Roots of America’s Political Crisis" in 2025.
- Rodel Federal Executive FellowshipRuns a leadership and intellectual development program for 20 to 24 senior-level career civil servants from U.S. federal government agencies, facilitating discussions on leadership, innovation, democracy, emerging technologies, and the geopolitical landscape.
- Rodel Federal Executive FellowshipRuns a leadership and intellectual development program for 20 to 24 senior-level career civil servants from U.S. federal government agencies, facilitating discussions on leadership, innovation, democracies, emerging technologies, and the geopolitical landscape.
- Rodel Fellows All-Class ReunionOrganizes an All-Class Reunion every three years for Rodel Fellows from all classes, featuring briefings, discussions, and networking opportunities.
- Rodel Fellows All-Class ReunionOrganizes an All-Class Reunion every three years for Rodel Fellows from all classes, featuring briefings, discussions, and networking opportunities.
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financials · form 990PF · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$587K
Contributions & grants$587K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$00%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$539K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$198K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$48K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$47K
1 years on record · 2021–2021
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFF KING | COO | 40 | $107K |
| JOHN KROGER | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $96K |
board members · 3
- DONALD BUDINGER — DIRECTOR
- SUSAN BUDINGER — VICE CHAIR
- WILLIAM BUDINGER — CHAIR
relationships · 3
who they work with
- RODEL LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE Partner — Hosts judicial leadership program
- Rodel California Partner — State-based fellowship program launched to convene emerging local and state leaders in California.
- University of Virginia’s Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy Partner — Co-hosting the conferral of the 2025 Edwards Book Award.