The Rose Foundation is a small, locally focused philanthropic fund that concentrates almost exclusively on supporting religious institutions, primarily Catholic ministries in the Tucson area. The foundation directs large, multi-thousand-dollar grants to a very small set of beneficiaries—notably repeated support for a Marian shrine—indicating a commitment to sustaining devotional, parish, and pilgrimage activities rather than broad civic programs.
Focus Areas
Funding for a Marian shrine and pilgrimage infrastructure (Mary Undoer of Knots)Support for Byzantine/Greek Catholic parish operations and worship (St. Melany)Local Tucson-area parish and devotional activity support
Highly concentrated giving: few, large grants to a small number of repeat religious grantees; majority of funds directed to Catholic devotional and parish institutions in one geographic area.
Funding Style
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$17K
Total Assets
$54K
Total Revenue
$60K
Total Expenses
$17K
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $1K and $36K, with a median of $16K.
25th Percentile
$1K
Median
$16K
75th Percentile
$36K
Geographic Reach
Local2 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
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direct service/support to program usersfacility/infrastructure support (shrine upkeep)operational/ongoing support for religious institution
Notable grantees: MARY UNDOER OF KNOTS, ST MELANY BYZANTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH
Topics
religious pilgrimage supportchurch/shrine maintenance and preservationvisitor services for pilgrimsfaith-based community support
Latest 990 Filing
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
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