The Rosendin Foundation donates nearly $84,000 to six Central Oregon nonprofits
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Rosendin Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded to make a positive impact on communities through financial grants and volunteer work, donated $83,550 to six charitable organizations in Central Oregon. The nonprofits support the local community in many ways such as fighting food insecurity, empowering individuals, helping children and young adults, and more.
On November 15, The Rosendin Foundation celebrated all six nonprofit organizations and distributed the grants at the Prineville office of electrical contractor and sister company, Rosendin.
Among the larger gifts, The Rosendin Foundation presented a $25,450 grant to The Peaceful Presence Project, a nonprofit focused on end of life care, and $25,000 to Heart of Oregon Corps, a job training and education program for young adults.
“The Rosendin Foundation is a driving force in advancing construction and occupational health and safety training within our YouthBuild program!” said Leanna Williams, Development Director at Heart of Oregon Corps. “We are incredibly grateful for partners like Rosendin, who not only understand the transformative power of education and skill development but also recognize its importance here in Central Oregon. With Rosendin’s support, we’re building confidence, resilience, and a strong sense of purpose in the future workforce!”
The Rosendin Foundation also gave $14,100 to Humane Society of the Ochocos and $9,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend to support its Family Plus program.
“This funding will allow us to recruit more mentors, reach more youth in need, and cover key costs like mandatory, annual background checks for our staff and volunteers. With their support, we’re enhancing the mental health and well-being of our Club members and creating a safe, nurturing space where they can truly thrive,” said Bess Goggins, CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend. “It’s partnerships like this that help us grow as an organization and deepen our impact in the Bend community for our families who need us most.”
In addition, The Rosendin Foundation provided $5,000 checks to representatives from SetPath, a mentoring program for young adults and The Giving Plate, a Bend food pantry that assists hundreds of local families.
"The Rosendin Foundation is proud to support these organizations because they are committed to providing valuable programs that help people live happier and healthier lives,” said Jolsna Thomas, president of The Rosendin Foundation. "We want to thank everyone who supports these organizations, especially Rosendin employees who give generously and donate their time and construction skills to help others in the community.”
Under Thomas’ leadership, The Rosendin Foundation’s 2024 annual distribution grant cycle broke records, with $2.3 million gifted to 116 nonprofits nationwide that focus on emotional, nutritional and occupational health. Volunteer projects include building children’s beds, stuffing backpacks with school supplies, and hosting TRF Camp Build, an annual kids construction camp.
The Rosendin Foundation is the charitable arm of Rosendin Holdings, the parent company of Rosendin, one of the nation's largest design-build specialty electrical contractors with a regional office in Tempe, and Modular Power Solutions (MPS), an offsite manufacturing solutions provider.
Since its inception, The Rosendin Foundation has given over $4.2 million to 296 nonprofit organizations. The Foundation organizes volunteer service days and drives as well as provides financial grants up to $50,000 for organizations nationwide. Applications for grants and emergency grants are available on the foundation's website at https://www.therosendinfoundation.org/grants.
About The Rosendin Foundation:
Formed in 2020, The Rosendin Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable corporation serving as the philanthropic arm of Rosendin Holdings, where all charitable giving is centralized or directed. This includes Rosendin Electric, Inc. (Rosendin) and Modular Power Solutions (MPS). The Rosendin Foundation's Home Office is in Austin, Texas; however, it provides funding to non-profit organizations across the United States. For more information, visit www.therosendinfoundation.org
About Rosendin:
Rosendin, headquartered in San Jose, CA, is the largest employee-owned electrical contractor in the United States, employing over 7,500 people with average annual revenues of $2.9 billion. Established in 1919, Rosendin remains proud of our more than 100 years of building quality electrical and communications installations and value for our clients but, most importantly, for building people within our company and our communities. Our customers lead some of the most complex construction projects in history and rely on us for our knowledge, ability to scale, and dedication to quality. At Rosendin, we work to ensure that everyone can reach their full potential by building a diverse, safe, welcoming, and inclusive culture. For more information, visit www.rosendin.com
