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Established in 1962, Rose Villa Foundation’s strength is in its promise to underpin a lifetime of financial stability, learning and enrichment, and quality of life found on the Rose Villa campus.
What is Rose Villa Foundation?
- A nonprofit organization, separate from Rose Villa Inc., but closely aligned.
- Services and programs that benefit current and future Rose Villa residents.
- A volunteer Board of Directors, managed by a professional director.
- Hundreds of individuals who give generously to ensure that current and future Rose Villa residents can remain in their homes if they have exhausted their own resources.
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What does community living mean to you? We hope you share our vision of learning, growing, and supporting each other. Rose Villa’s tight-knit community embodies a philanthropic spirit and helps people to thrive.The Foundation's Four Pillars
Rose Villa Foundation provides four areas of service to residents and staff. These Four Pillars provide critical financial assistance for the catastrophic needs of residents who outlive their resources. We offer educational programs, workshops, and services to enrich the lives of all Rose Villa residents and their community. The Foundation collaborates closely with Rose Villa Inc. to pave a path of financial safety and wellbeing for life.
Resident Assistance
- Resident Assistance or partial Resident Support for those who outlive their resources.
- Full Mini Assistance Grants for large or unexpected health or wellness needs.
Professional Services
- Preferred Professional Providers List vetted by the community
- Financial Coaching Program provides subsidized peace of mind
Education & Enrichment
- Programs and Workshops focused on independent living, managing finances, and proactive wellness
Unrestricted
- Madrona Grove Quality of Life Fund helps our most vulnerable residents
- Community Benefit Grants supports projects and programs for all
- Staff Education Assistance invests in the future of Rose Villa staff
Giving
Our community embodies a generous philanthropic spirit! There are so many ways that neighbors come alongside one another to make a difference.
How to Give
- ACH Bank Transfer (no cost to the donor or RVF! Ask for details)
- Credit Card using PayPal by clicking Donate Now
- Residents and Staff can charge their monthly giving to their Rose Villa Resident or Staff Account
- Check payable to Rose Villa Foundation
Contact Rose Villa Foundation at foundation@rosevilla.org for more information.
Ways to Give
THE PACESETTERS CLUB
Pacesetters support Rose Villa Foundation with an ongoing monthly or annual minimum commitment at a minimum level of $250 per year per person. Sustainers are thanked with special treats throughout the year and a summer gathering. By far the best reason to participate is to invest in important services for residents and help RVF be prepared for the future!
THE LEGACY SOCIETY
Become a member when you share your intention to support Rose Villa Foundation in your estate plans.
A BEQUEST
A bequest made to Rose Villa Foundation in your own will or trust allows you to leave your legacy of support for those who come after you. Rose Villa Foundation experiences its most substantial growth when people leave a gift in their wills.
CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITY
Arrange an annuity with the Rose Villa Foundation to assure a fixed quarterly income for the remainder of your life at a rate based on your age. Those age 70 and above can establish an annuity with a minimum gift of $12,000.
GIFT OF ASSETS
If left in your estate, some holdings and insurance policies are subject to income and other estate taxes. They may be poor assets to pass to loved ones, but excellent choices to use for a charitable estate gift. Using the "beneficiary designation" for your qualified retirement account or IRA, you can use excess funds to make a tax-savvy and cost-effective charitable gift to Rose Villa Foundation.
HONOR, REMEMBER, CELEBRATE!
Remember meaningful moments in life by making a one-time or recurring financial contribution to the Foundation. You can do so directly through our secure donation link.
SHOPPING REWARDS PROGRAM
Some simple, seamless shopping programs donate to Rose Villa Foundation when you shop…at no cost to you!Link your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to the Rose Villa Foundation, and every time you shop at Fred Meyer with your card, the Foundation earns a percentage of your purchase! Please visit fredmeyer.com/ communityrewards. non-profit #94538.
Volunteer-Driven Fundraising
THE TREASURE HOUSE RESALE SHOP
Purchases and donated goods at Rose Villa’s Treasure House Resale Shop help to support Rose Villa Foundation's mission. Even better, many other local charities also benefit from the gifts of Treasure House items, furniture, and equipment. Dozens of volunteers manage Rose Villa’s longest-operating source of funds for Rose Villa Foundation. Doing so much good for so many people, since the 1960s!
TUESDAY FARMERS' MARKET
Tuesday Market on the Rose Villa campus in the summer months features home grown fruits and vegetables, fresh flowers, homemade baked goods, and handmade craft items. Run by Rose Villa resident gardeners and bakers. all proceeds directly benefit the Rose Villa Foundation. The Tuesday Market is located on Schroeder Avenue on the ground floor terrace of Schroeder Lofts.
RECYCLED CANS & BOTTLES
What difference can a can make? Volunteers and staff collect thousands of cans and bottles every year, and Rose Villa Foundation benefits, one bottle or can at a time!
HOLIDAY POP-UP SHOPS
Rose Villa’s small corner store space on Main St. comes alive for the holidays with various goods made or collected and sold by dozens of vendors in November and December. Together, they provide collective support for Rose Villa Foundation.
Board of Directors
Governed by a dedicated board of residents and community members, the Foundation's assets are professionally managed so that we will always be ready meet the needs of our growing community.Don LehmanPresident
Cathy ScharVice President
Vassar Byrd Treasurer, Rose Villa CEO
Louise WilliamsScribe, Rose Villa Resident
Jennifer AllenPast President
Ron Stock, MD, MARVI Representative
Marna Flaherty-RobbCommunity Member
Nancy VuckovicCommunity Member
Bill ScheibleMember
Arlin BrownMember
Peter EddyMember, Rose Villa Resident
Jeanne CozineMember, Rose Villa Resident
