The Rose Foundation
The Rose Foundation is a private foundation based in Santa Monica, California. Its stated work connects environmental stewardship, community justice, and consumer rights, and includes grantmaking, capacity building, and youth leadership.
Key facts about The Rose Foundation
In short: The Rose Foundation gave $1.2M across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $193K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 62-1450062
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,160,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- Average grant
- $193,333
- Median grant
- $125,000
- Total assets
- $30,983,295
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Full details ↓
- Deadline
- The California Environmental Grassroots Fund lists an August 3, 2026 application deadline.
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$31.0M
+28.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
+9.4% YoY
Grant Count
6
-25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$193K
+45.8% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rose Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
How The Rose Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
Rose says it believes environmental stewardship, community justice, and consumer rights are inextricably linked. Its work includes directing restitution funds to affected communities, supporting grassroots environmental groups, funding consumer-rights efforts, and developing youth environmental leaders.
The foundation’s 2024 grants included unrestricted contributions to several qualified charities. Youth Villages Foundation, which received two grants, says its mission is to provide financial and support services for Youth Villages, Inc. Atlanta Youth Soccer Association says it provides Atlanta youth opportunities and training to learn soccer through skill development, fitness, teamwork, and fair play. Church Health Center of Memphis says it provides essential healthcare for working uninsured people and others unable to afford it.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported six grants totaling $1,160,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $500,000, with a median of $125,000. The stated purposes for the listed grants were unrestricted contributions for the furtherance of the recipient charities’ missions.
Review Cycle
The California Environmental Grassroots Fund lists an August 3, 2026 application deadline. The fund supports eligible California projects and accepts requests of up to $7,500. Its stated applicant criteria include annual income or expenses of $150,000 or less; applicants may be nonprofits, fiscally sponsored by a nonprofit, or request fiscal sponsorship.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes environmental grantmaking in California, Washington, Oregon, and beyond, with individual funds having their own geographic scopes. The California Environmental Grassroots Fund requires project impact within California. In 2024, 78% of the foundation’s grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee, 13% to Georgia, and 9% to Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2020) to $1.3M (2021). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Youth Villages Foundation Inc ($850K across 2 grants). Together the top 5 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 52 (54%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Youth Villages Foundation Inc Memphis, TN | Unrestricted contribution for the furtherance of the qualified charity's mission | $500,000 |
| Youth Villages Foundation Inc Memphis, TN | Unrestricted contribution for the furtherance of the qualified charity's mission | $350,000 |
| Atlanta Youth Soccer Association Inc Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted contribution for the furtherance of the qualified charity's mission | $150,000 |
| University of Notre Dame Du Lac Notre Dame, IN | Unrestricted contribution for the furtherance of the qualified charity's mission | $100,000 |
| Church Health Center of Memphis Inc Memphis, TN | Unrestricted contribution for the furtherance of the qualified charity's mission | $50,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Memphis, TN | Unrestricted contribution for the furtherance of the qualified charity's mission | $10,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30,983,295 | $16,406,050 | $1,417,884 | $1,160,000 (6 grants) |
| 2023 | $24,159,117 | $1,090,780 | $1,306,406 | $1,060,746 (8 grants) |
| 2022 | $21,598,605 | $1,091,442 | $1,411,879 | $1,150,399 (15 grants) |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $30,983,295 | $24,159,117 | $21,598,605 |
| Revenue | $16,406,050 | $1,090,780 | $1,091,442 |
| Expenses | $1,417,884 | $1,306,406 | $1,411,879 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,226,000 | $1,135,231 | $1,222,246 |
| Net Investment Income | $10,975,512 | $937,583 | $930,155 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,340,263 | $1,133,987 | $1,126,371 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gabrielle E. Rose as president; Morgan D. Rose as treasurer; Matthew D. Rose and McKenzie Fields as secretaries; Elizabeth Rose as chairperson; and Debra J. Fields as director.
The Rose Foundation is led by Gabrielle E. Rose, President on the 2024 filing; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gabrielle E. Rose
President
New on the 2024 filing
20 hrs/week
$66K (2024)
Elizabeth Rose
Chairperson
Chairman → Chairperson, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debra J. Fields
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew D. Rose
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
McKenzie Fields
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Morgan D. Rose
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Gabrielle R. Chang (2020–2023) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $66K, to Gabrielle E Rose (President).
Contact
Mailing address: 3019 Ocean Park Blvd 242, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Phone: (310) 998-7685
Website: https://rosefdn.org
Frequently asked questions about The Rose Foundation
How much does The Rose Foundation give each year?
The Rose Foundation gave $1.2M across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 8 grants.
What is The Rose Foundation's typical grant size?
The Rose Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $125,000, and its average grant was $193,333, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Rose Foundation give grants?
The Rose Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (13%) and Indiana (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Memphis, TN (4 grants).
Does The Rose Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Rose Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Rose Foundation's largest grantees?
The Rose Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Youth Villages Foundation Inc ($850,000 across 2 grants), Atlanta Youth Soccer Association Inc ($150,000) and University of Notre Dame Du Lac ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Rose Foundation?
The Rose Foundation reported $31.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Rose Foundation fund?
Rose says it believes environmental stewardship, community justice, and consumer rights are inextricably linked. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Rose Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Rose Foundation's EIN?
The Rose Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1450062. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Rose Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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