Established in 1999, The Rodel Foundations were created when Rodel Inc. was purchased by Rohm and Haas Company, a manufacturer of specialty chemicals headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Rodel Inc. was founded in Wilmington, Delaware, in 1969 and expanded with operations based in Arizona in 1973. The company has evolved into a global leader in precision surface technologies serving the semiconductor and other industries worldwide. As a way of giving back to the communities that have supported Rodel Inc.'s success, The Rodel Foundations are concentrating their initial philanthropic endeavors in Delaware and Arizona.

Vision:
To improve Arizona's education system so that it is widely recognized as one of the best in the country by 2020.

Approach:
We will develop a broad network of key leaders from many areas including state government, education, philanthropy and business. We will assist those engaged in the process of identifying and removing the major roadblocks to achieving healthy communities and schools. Collaboration with individuals and organizations in Arizona will be critical to making our vision a reality.

Focus Areas:
- Partnerships
To encourage and facilitate the creation of local and state partnerships to exchange ideas and resources, with an emphasis on leading the improvement of Arizona’s education system.

- Rodel Initiatives
To design educational strategies and solutions which can be replicated and implemented, particularly in rural or impoverished areas, which will directly improve student achievement.

- Grants / Investments
To provide grant funding to support existing or create additional innovative programs, prioritizing those which will directly raise student achievement in Arizona. We are currently not accepting unsolicited requests for funding.