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Next Level Tailgating with a Purpose Beyond Game Day

Bringing Together Hawkeye Fans to Make a Lasting Difference

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The Rose Club Foundation

Welcome to 

The Rose Club Foundation brings Hawkeye fans, families, and friends together for more than just game day; we’re building community, honoring tradition, and making a difference. Through our ‘Next Level Tailgating’ experience, we turn passion into purpose, raising support for causes close to our hearts. Join us as we celebrate, connect, and give back during and after football season.

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Our Mission

 Utilize our members, our great location, and our tradition in tailgating to partner with local charities and help them raise their profile and raise money for their causes.

The Rose Club Foundation exists to unite Hawkeye fans and families through community-driven tailgates and events that celebrate tradition, foster connection, and support meaningful causes. We are committed to turning game day energy into year-round impact by uplifting lives, honoring legacies, and building a stronger Iowa City and beyond.

Our Goals

Ways We Fulfill Our Mission

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  • Ronald McDonald Eastern Iowa Facebook
  • Ronald McDonald Eastern Iowa Instagram
  • Ronald McDonald Eastern Iowa Youtube

Charity of the Week

The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois helps families feel at home, even when they can’t be. We provide comfort, care, and kindness to families when they must travel for needed medical care for their child.

Interested in Being a Charity of the Week?

Contact us via the form linked below, and we will reach out with more details.

Thank you for your interest in partnering with The Rose Club Foundation!

The Impact

Previous Benefactors

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At Why We Wave Foundation, we empower pediatric cancer patients and their families by providing essential financial support for everyday expenses, ensuring they can focus on what truly matters—healing, togetherness, and creating cherished memories.

Partnership Outcome

In the fall of 2024, The Rose Club Foundation partnered with the Why We Wave Foundation, which supports families affected by pediatric cancer and celebrates the tradition of waving to the children at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital. We hosted 10 families for a memorable game day experience, complete with tailgate eats, an ice cream social, and plenty of fun.

To date, we’ve donated $1,500 to the Why We Wave Foundation and The Wave.

In 2025, we’re proud to continue this partnership by hosting 10–15 families (approximately 50 guests) and presenting a donation on behalf of The Rose Club Foundation to further support their mission.

A Note About Our Non-Profit Status

The Rose Club Foundation is an official 501(c)(3) registered nonprofit organization. This designation allows us to accept tax-deductible donations, partner with local and national sponsors, and ensure that all funds raised go directly toward supporting student-athletes, charitable causes, and community initiatives.

Your contributions will go directly to our mission: combining Hawkeye spirit with real, lasting change.

Our Partners

Thank You to Our Sponsors

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Interested in Becoming a Sponsor of The Rose Club Foundation?

Contact us, and we will reach out with more details.

Thank you for your interest in supporting our mission!

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Upcoming Events

How You Can Support Our Mission

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