Gerald And Virginia Rose Foundation
The Rose Family Foundation is a private foundation dedicated to supporting individuals and organizations in Western Eagle County. Its mission focuses on providing financial assistance for college expenses, food bank activities, and youth development programs such as 4-H. The foundation prioritizes educational support, particularly for college-bound students, while also addressing community needs through crisis funding and food assistance initiatives. By funding local religious organizations and community programs, the foundation aims to enhance the well-being of its community members.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small local organization, youth program, faith-based group, or individual student in western Eagle County seeking modest awards (scholarships, program support, or crisis/food assistance).
Good Fit
- • Organization or individual is based in western Eagle County, Colorado.
- • Request aligns with college expenses, youth development (4‑H), food bank support, or small local crisis assistance.
- • Request size matches prior awards (typically a few thousand dollars up to mid five figures).
- • Able to meet a May 31 application cycle and provide required local residency documentation.
Geography
Observed giving is entirely in Colorado and the foundation explicitly restricts benefits to residents of western Eagle County, indicating a very narrow local footprint.
Recipient Variety
In the latest year the foundation made 25 grants to 25 distinct recipients spanning individual college expense awards, local 4‑H and faith-based organizations, and small community crisis/food grants, and 15 recipients recur across years.
New Applicants
The foundation publishes application instructions and a May 31 deadline and the latest year shows substantial turnover with about 10 new recipients, so unfamiliar local applicants appear likely to gain entry provided they meet the residency restriction.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
