2025-11-14T13:07:30-08:00 2024-12-31 942590179 Maze & Associates 3478 Buskirk Ave Ste 217 Pleasant Hill CA 94523 990 2024-01-01 943179772 THE ROSE FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITIES THE ENVIRONMENT ROSE 5106580702 201 4TH STREET SUITE 102 OAKLAND CA 94607 DEBORAH SELF Executive Director 2025-11-14 true true VIKKI C RODRIGUEZ P00685455 9252282800 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z DEBORAH SELF 12603651 false X WWW.ROSEFDN.ORG X 1992 CA TO SUPPORT GRASSROOTS INITIATIVES TO INSPIRE COMMUNITY ACTION TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT, CONSUMERS, AND PUBLIC HEALTH. 12 12 34 29 0 10073178 11942526 0 636283 644987 1035 16138 10710496 12603651 8087650 9523181 0 1844050 1970661 0 410222 576587 531213 10508287 12025055 202209 578596 26172801 27338553 25366512 25948176 806289 1390377 TO SUPPORT GRASSROOTS INITIATIVES TO INSPIRE COMMUNITY ACTION TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT, CONSUMERS, AND PUBLIC HEALTH. false false 9995650 9427362 THROUGH ITS PRIMARY GRANTMAKING PROGRAM, THE ROSE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS COMMUNITY-BASED INITIATIVES THAT HELP PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, PROTECT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, AND INSPIRE COMMUNITY ACTION. THE GRANTS THAT ROSE MAKES ARE DERIVED FROM A VARIETY OF FUNDING SOURCES INCLUDING COLLEAGUE FOUNDATIONS, COURT-ORDERED SETTLEMENT PAYMENTS, GOVERNMENTAL PARTNERS, AND INDIVIDUAL DONORS. 500437 THE NEW VOICES ARE RISING PROGRAM WORKS WITH YOUTH FROM LOW-INCOME BAY AREA COMMUNITIES SUFFERING FROM EXPOSURE TO TOXIC POLLUTION. THE PROGRAM HELPS YOUTH DEVELOP LEADERSHIP AND ANALYTICAL SKILLS THROUGH A SUMMER ACADEMY, SCHOOL TERM FELLOWSHIPS, INTERNSHIPS WITH NON-PROFITS AND BUSINESSES, AND FIELD TRIPS TO EXPLORE ENVIRONMENTAL CAREERS AND VOLUNTEER OPTIONS. 328494 176559 THROUGH ITS GRASSROOTS GRANTMAKING PROGRAMS, THE ROSE FOUNDATION FOCUSES SPECIAL ATTENTION ON SMALL AND EMERGING ENVIRONMENTAL CHARITIES, WHO MAY HAVE TROUBLE SECURING FUNDING FROM TRADITIONAL SOURCES, AND PROVIDES THEM WITH SEED FUNDING AND TRAINING. 10824581 true true false true false true false false false true false false false true true false true false false false false false false false false false false true true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 40 0 true 34 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 12 12 true false true false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false CA X X X DEBORAH SELF 5106580702 201 4TH STREET SUITE 102 OAKLAND CA 94607 ANGELA AIKO PANDORF INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 0.00 183750 0 25586 PAMELA ARAUZ FINANCE DIRECTOR 40.00 0.00 104882 0 37554 THOMAS LITTLE Secretary 20.00 0.00 X 100190 0 10920 JODENE ISAACS DIR. 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PART V, LINE 4 INTENDED USES FOR ENDOWMENT FUNDSOUR PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED FUNDS SUPPORT THE ANTHONY GRASSROOTS ENVIRONMENTAL PRIZE WHICH RECOGNIZES AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF GRASSROOTS ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVISM IN CALIFORNIA OVER THE PREVIOUS YEAR WITH A $2,000 CASH AWARD. true GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS REFER TO PDF SCHEDULE I OAKLAND CA 94607 9341169 0 172 0 WELL RESILIENCE GRANTS 10 182012 Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used PART I, LINE 2 PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING THE USE OF GRANT FUNDSALL GRANT APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE A FULL NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION OF THEIR PROPOSED PROJECT, DESCRIPTION OF THEIR PROPOSED PROJECT, DESCRIPTION OF STAFF ASSIGNED TO THE PROJECT, PROOF OF NON-PROFIT STATUS, DETAILED FINANCIAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION, AND THEIR EVALUATION PROCESS INCLUDING QUANTITATIVE BENCHMARKS AS APPROPRIATE. ALL GRANTS AWARDED BY THE ROSE FOUNDATION ARE GOVERNED BY CONTRACTS. AMONG OTHER PROVISIONS, THESE CONTRACTS REQUIRE A NARRATIVE AND FINANCIAL REPORT AT LEAST ANNUALLY UNTIL ALL GRANT FUNDS ARE EXHAUSTED, AND GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO OPEN THEIR BOOKS TO THE ROSE FOUNDATION AT ANY TIME UPON THE FOUNDATIONS REQUEST. FOUNDATION STAFF ALSO MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH GRANTEES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR BY TELEPHONE, EMAIL AND REGULAR MAIL. THROUGH THESE ACCOUNTABILITY MECHANISMS, THE ROSE FOUNDATION IS ABLE TO ENSURE THAT GRANT FUNDS ARE PROPERLY EXPENDED. IF, IN THE ROSE FOUNDATIONS SOLE JUDGMENT, GRANT FUNDS WERE NOT PROPERLY EXPENDED, UNDER OUR GRANT CONTRACTS, WE RETAIN THE RIGHT TO REQUIRE UP TO A FULL REFUND OF THE GRANT. X X X X false false false false false false false false false ANGELA AIKO PANDORF INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 183750 2531 23055 209336 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 JILL RATNER, PRESIDENT, AND THOMAS LITTLE, SECRETARY AND FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ARE MARRIED. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS PROVIDED A COPY OF THE FORM 990 BY E-MAIL PRIOR TO FILING. THE BOARD MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REVIEW THE FORM AND PROVIDE FEEDBACK. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c THE AUDIT COMMITTEE SHALL ANNUALLY REPORT TO THE BOARD ON ANY INSTANCES OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE AND ANY ACTIONS TAKEN AS A RESULT. ENFORCEMENT OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS MONITORED BY THE ROSE FOUNDATION'S COMPLIANCE OFFICER, WHO ALSO CHAIRS THE FOUNDATIONS AUDIT COMMITTEE. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIR REPORTS TO THE ROSE FOUNDATION BOARD ANNUALLY ON THE STATUS OF ALL INTERNAL CONTROLS, INCLUDING IMPLEMENTATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND WHISTLEBLOWER POLICIES. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a ROSE FOUNDATIONS COMPENSATION POLICY FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR ANY OTHER OFFICER REQUIRES THAT A COMPREHENSIVE SURVEY OF SALARY COMPS IS PREPARED FOR, AND REVIEWED BY, THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE. ALL COMPENSATION ISSUES RELATED TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR OTHER OFFICERS RECEIVE AN INTERESTED DIRECTOR LEVEL OF SCRUTINY AND MUST BE APPROVED BY DISINTERESTED PERSONS ON THE BOARD. COMPENSATION FOR OTHER TOP MANAGEMENT OR KEY EMPLOYEES IS DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND POLICY REQUIRES CONSIDERATION OF A COMPREHENSIVE SURVEY OF APPLICABLE SALARY COMPS. DETAILED COMPENSATION RECORDS ARE MAINTAINED ON ALL EMPLOYEES AND DIRECTORS, AND THESE RECORDS ARE KEPT FOR SEVERAL YEARS AS DESCRIBED IN THE DOCUMENT RETENTION POLICY. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b ROSE FOUNDATIONS COMPENSATION POLICY FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR ANY OTHER OFFICER REQUIRES THAT A COMPREHENSIVE SURVEY OF SALARY COMPS IS PREPARED FOR, AND REVIEWED BY, THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE. ALL COMPENSATION ISSUES RELATED TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR OTHER OFFICERS RECEIVE AN INTERESTED DIRECTOR LEVEL OF SCRUTINY AND MUST BE APPROVED BY DISINTERESTED PERSONS ON THE BOARD. COMPENSATION FOR OTHER TOP MANAGEMENT OR KEY EMPLOYEES IS DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND POLICY REQUIRES CONSIDERATION OF A COMPREHENSIVE SURVEY OF APPLICABLE SALARY COMPS. DETAILED COMPENSATION RECORDS ARE MAINTAINED ON ALL EMPLOYEES AND DIRECTORS, AND THESE RECORDS ARE KEPT FOR SEVERAL YEARS AS DESCRIBED IN THE DOCUMENT RETENTION POLICY. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 AUDITS AND FORM 990 FILINGS ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE. OUR FORM 990 IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON GUIDESTAR.ORG. ALL OTHER GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND POLICIES ARE AVAILABLE BY REQUEST.