The Tournament of Roses Foundation is pleased to announce the 2016 grant awards totaling $200,000 presented to 42 civic, educational and cultural organizations in the San Gabriel Valley. Six of the 42 organizations funded are first-time grant recipients. These organizations are: California Ladyhawks, Jackson PTA, Los Angeles County Community Development Foundation, Marshall Fundamental PTSA, Oakwood Brass – Outreach Project and The Theatre @ Boston Court.
Since its inception in 1983, the Tournament of Roses Foundation has funded close to $3 million in charitable contributions on behalf of the Tournament of Roses Association. The Foundation assists charities in the Pasadena area by funding sports and recreation, visual and performing arts, and volunteer motivation and leadership development. These grants, ranging from $1,400 to $10,000 will help support new and ongoing programs benefiting children, teens, adults and seniors.
The 2016 Tournament of Roses Foundation grant recipients are:
In addition to the new grant recipients, the Tournament of Roses Foundation also announced the election of Philip V. Orozco and Amy Wainscott to the board of directors. These new members replace outgoing board members Laura V. Farber and Karen Palmersheim who provided a combined five years of outstanding service and leadership.
Members continuing to serve on the Foundation Board are Katherine Martinez Kleine, president, Maxine Harris, vice president, Norma Garcia Kachigian, treasurer, Jerri Price-Gaines, secretary, Shannon Boalt, Nancy Neal Davis, Mitchell Ing, Rick Jackson, Charlie Martinson, Bob Miller, and Libby Evans Wright.
About the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Foundation
The Tournament of Roses Foundation is a tax exempt, non-profit public benefit corporation established in 1983 to receive and manage contributions from the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association, its supporters, and the general public. The Foundation supports charities in the Pasadena area by funding sports and recreation, visual and performing arts, and volunteer motivation and leadership development. The thirteen-member board of directors is made up of community leaders and Tournament members, appointed by the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association. Organizations or individuals interested in making a contribution or requesting a grant application may contact the Foundation at (626) 449-4100 or visit its website at www.tournamentofroses.com/foundation.
About the Pasadena Tournament of Roses®
The Tournament of Roses is a volunteer organization that annually hosts America’s New Year Celebration® with the Rose Parade® presented by Honda, the Rose Bowl Game® presented by Northwestern Mutual and a variety of accompanying events. The Association’s 935 volunteer members will drive the success of 128th Rose Parade themed “Echoes of Success,” on Monday, January 2, 2017, followed by the 103rd Rose Bowl Game. For more information visit www.tournamentofroses.com and follow us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.
