The Rose Hills Foundation
The Rose Hills Foundation is a philanthropic grantmaking organization based in Pasadena, California. Established in 1996, the Foundation was created as a legacy of the Founders and Directors of The Rose Hills Memorial Park, which remains the largest cemetery in North America. The Foundation operates as a 501(c)(4) civic league and social welfare organization.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$561.2M
+2.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$27.9M
+6.4% YoY
Grant Count
297
+11.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$94K
-4.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation's mission is to support qualified tax-exempt charitable organizations which promote the welfare of humankind for the benefit of people in Southern California.
The Foundation focuses on four interconnected areas that address pressing challenges facing the region. While specific focus areas are referenced on the Foundation's website, the organization's grantmaking encompasses Education, Human Services, and Philanthropy/Voluntarism & Grantmaking.
Grantmaking
Since its inception, The Rose Hills Foundation has granted more than $500 million to nonprofit organizations across Southern California.
Grant Range
** Typical awards range from $6,000 to $1,250,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on Southern California, with particular emphasis on Los Angeles County and the San Gabriel Valley region.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $549,393,716
- Total Revenue: $19,901,719
- Total Expenses: $31,394,916
- Net Income: -$11,493,197
- Total Liabilities: $640,000
Staff: 8 employees
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $561,206,262 | $549,393,716 | $528,706,094 |
| Revenue | $33,996,402 | $19,901,719 | $8,258,213 |
| Expenses | $33,627,311 | $31,394,916 | $31,286,550 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $33,996,402 | $17,454,161 | $7,966,129 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
200 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from The Rose Hills Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Victoria B. Rogers – President & CEO
- Kylie Wright – VP, Grants & Initiatives
- Ingrid Hillebrand – Grants & Office Manager
- Phillip Jo – Director of Finance
- Derek Oye – Senior Program Officer
- Christine Dragan – Program Officer
Board of Directors: Richard W. Cook, Harry J. Elam Jr., James G. Ellis, Patrick C. Haden, and others
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VICTORIA B ROGERS | PRES, CEO, TREAS, ASST SEC. | 37.5 | $660,000 |
| KYLIE WRIGHT | VP, GRANTS & INITIATIVES | 37.5 | $289,200 |
| INGRID HILLEBRAND | GRANTS & OFFICE MANAGER | 37.5 | $216,000 |
| HEEUNG PHILLIP JO | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 37.5 | $210,000 |
| DEREK OYE | PROGRAM OFFICER | 37.5 | $138,200 |
| CANDACE MCGEE | EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT | 37.5 | $127,917 |
| PATRICK HADEN | CHAIRMAN | 5 | $45,000 |
| RICHARD W COOK | VICE CHAIRMAN & SECRETARY | 4 | $35,000 |
| JAMES G ELLIS | VICE CHAIRMAN | 5 | $35,000 |
| HARRY J ELAM JR | VICE CHAIRMAN | 4 | $35,000 |
| DONALD A MULLANE | VICE CHAIRMAN | 4 | $35,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Foundation has made significant transformational grants in recent years, including a $5 million grant to The Huntington for education and outreach initiatives. The Foundation continues to support high-impact nonprofits committed to serving the people of Los Angeles County through trust-based philanthropy that emphasizes learning about prospective grantees, building relationships based on transparency, dialogue, and mutual accountability.
The Rose Hills FoundationContact Information
Headquarters: 225 South Lake Avenue, Suite 1250 Pasadena, California 91101
Phone: 626-696-2210 / 626-696-2220
Website: rosehillsfoundation.org
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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