Pasadena Tournament of Roses Foundation Announces 2025 Grant Awards Totaling More Than $200,000

PASADENA, Calif. (May 21, 2025) – The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® Foundation is proud to announce its 2025 grant awards, totaling more than $200,000, to 21 organizations in the San Gabriel Valley. These grants will support new and ongoing programs benefiting children, teens, adults and seniors.

The Foundation’s 2024 Golf Classic presented by J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. was a resounding success, raising more than $100,000 in net proceeds. This year, we are proud to welcome five new organizations to receive grant support that have not previously been awarded a grant from the Tournament of Roses Foundation.

In 1983, the Foundation was created to receive and manage contributions from the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association, its members, donors, friends of the Foundation, sponsors and public supporters. The Association and the Tournament of Roses Foundation are focused on positively impacting the Pasadena community through charitable giving, volunteerism and community involvement.

Since its inception, the Foundation has funded more than $5 million in charitable contributions on behalf of the Tournament of Roses Association, to invest in people through sustainable programs. This year, one $35,000 grant and one $20,000 grant were awarded, in addition to 19 other community initiatives that received grants of up to $10,000.

• $35,000 grant – The Sierra Madre Library inspires lifelong learning by providing access to information, programs and resources that enrich the community. The Sierra Madre Library will add a dedicated teen room for the first time as part of a major state-funded renovation. This inclusive space will feature academic resources, games, furniture and technology to promote connection, support learning and serve the evolving needs of the community’s youth.
• $20,000 grant – Founded in 1990, Partnership for Success (PFS) is a collaboration between Pasadena schools—Chandler, Mayfield Junior, Polytechnic, Westridge—and the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD). This summer academic enrichment program helps close achievement gaps for economically disadvantaged PUSD students. Spanning nine consecutive summers, it begins after fourth grade and continues through the summer after high school graduation, serving about 400 students annually. By leveraging partner school resources and expertise, PFS delivers a high-quality educational experience at no cost, removing financial barriers to academic and personal growth.

The Foundation grants are divided into three categories: Education (Early Childhood Learning, STEAM/STEM, Literacy), Sports and Recreation, and Visual and Performing Arts. These broad categories allow the Foundation to contribute to our local communities’ civic, cultural and educational advancement.

Below is a complete list of the 2025 Tournament of Roses Foundation grant recipients and their respective funding categories.

Brief descriptions of the organizations and the programs that will benefit from the grants.