Though its fame is worldwide, the Tournament of Roses remains true to its hometown origins. In 1983, the Association created the Tournament of Roses Foundation, a non-profit corporation, to receive contributions from members, friends and supporters. The Foundation makes annual grants to activities which enhance the traditions of the Tournament of Roses and to worthwhile programs which contribute to the civic, cultural and educational advancement of the Pasadena area. Grants are awarded under the following three categories: Performing & Visual Arts, Sports & Recreation and Volunteer Motivation & Leadership Development.

	Tournament of Roses Foundation Board 2008-2009: Front Row, seated (left to right): Leonora Barrón, Wellington Chen, Denise Nelson Nash, Stephen Hekimian and Jacqueline Howard ; Back Row, standing (left to right): Jerri Price-Gaines, Katherine Martinez Kleine, Dave Davis, Mike Hagedorn, Scott Jenkins and Ciran Hadjian; Not pictured: Sally Bixby and Craig Washington

Foundation Grant Guidelines, Organization Budget Worksheet, Project/Program Budget Worksheet, Application, Submission FAQ's, Sample Equipment Purchase Proposal and Sample Project Program Proposal.

Economically, the region derives immense benefit from the annual undertaking. While no taxpayer dollars subsidize the Tournament of Roses events, the Association is the only festival of its kind which is completely self-supporting and then shares its revenues with its host city. Economic impact - as a result of the New Year festivities - is estimated to provide an annual benefit of more than l00 million dollars to area businesses, including hotels, restaurants and retail stores.

Financial contributions to the Tournament of Roses Foundation are tax-deductible and can be mailed to: Tournament of Roses Foundation, PO Box 91184, Pasadena, CA 91184.

2009 Tournament of Roses Foundation Grant Recipients

Asian Youth Center
Babe Ruth League of Pasadena
Caltech Y
Door of Hope
El Centro de Acción Social, Inc.
Encompass
Foothill Creative Arts Group
Harambee Ministries
Lineage Dance Company
Monrovia Schools Foundation
Mothers’ Club Family Learning Center
Pasadena City College Foundation
Pasadena Educational Foundation/Pasadena Unified School District
Pasadena Junior Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Pasadena Senior Center
Shumei Arts Council of America
Southwest Chamber Music
Theatre 360 Productions
Women At Work
YouthInkwell Publishing
YWCA Pasadena – Foothill Valley

For a complete listing of all grant recipients since 1993, please click here.