Tournament of Roses Foundation Grants Program

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

Application Process

Application Period: Typically February-March annually

• Example 2021: February 1 through March 1, 2021 at 5:00 PM
• Example 2019: January 14 through February 22, 2019 at 5:00 PM

Steps:

1. Visit www.tournamentofroses.com/foundation/
2. New applicants: Enter "apply" for both username and password
3. Returning applicants: Use previously approved credentials
4. Contact foundation@tournamentofroses.org if you need username/password assistance
5. Follow instructions on welcome page to begin application
6. Submit completed application through online system

Required Information:

• Organization details and 501(c)(3) status confirmation
• Program description and service community
• Funding category and grant tier applied for
• How program will be delivered (especially during uncertain times)
• Community impact and beneficiary information

Timeline:

• Applications reviewed by Foundation Board of Directors at annual spring meeting
• Applicants notified of funding status via email in April/May following submission

Contact for Questions: foundation@tournamentofroses.org