Tournament of Roses Foundation Grants Program

Tournament of Roses Foundation Grants Program

Overview: The Pasadena Tournament of Roses Foundation provides grant assistance to support new and ongoing programs benefiting children, teens, adults, and seniors in the San Gabriel Valley.

Organization Background:

Founded: 1983

Total Invested: Over $3 million in charitable contributions

Organizations Funded: 200+ Pasadena-area organizations

Grant Tiers (2021 structure):

Tier 1: One-year grant up to $35,000

Tier 2: One-year grant up to $15,000

Tier 3: One-year grants up to $10,000

Special Awards: Two-year grants available (e.g., $25,000 annually)

Historical Context:

2018 awards: $200,000 distributed to 33 organizations

2020 awards: Over $140,000 distributed to 16 organizations

Eligible Service Areas: Alhambra, Altadena, Arcadia, La Cañada Flintridge, Monrovia, Pasadena, San Gabriel, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, and Temple City

Funding Categories:

Performing and Visual Arts

Sports and Recreation

Education Programs:

- Early Childhood Education
- Middle and High School Programs
- Literacy
- STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)

Eligibility Requirements:

Organizations must have 501(c)(3) status as of submission deadline

Must serve one or more eligible communities

COVID-19 Consideration: During pandemic years, applicants required to explain program delivery approach despite pandemic challenges

Contact: foundation@tournamentofroses.org

Website: www.tournamentofroses.com/foundation/