Tournament of Roses Foundation
The foundation was created in 1983 as the charity arm of the association. It has donated grants to local civic, educational and cultural organizations in the San Gabriel Valley. The foundation awarded $102,372 in grant awards during 2009, ranged from $1,900 to $10,000 per organization.
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