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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, our members turn passion into purpose, raising support for causes close to our hearts. Follow along 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

Supporting Iowa Student Athletes

We proudly support University of Iowa student-athletes through NIL contributions and scholarship efforts. By channeling the energy of game day into meaningful backing, we help athletes succeed both on and off the field, celebrating their commitment while investing in their futures.

Fundraising for Community Causes

We partner with organizations to raise funds for critical needs. Support goes towards health-related causes like cancer support and pediatric care, to food insecurity, shelter programs, and more. Every dollar raised helps build a stronger, more compassionate Iowa City and surrounding community.

Hosting Families & Honored Guests

Each season, we invite individuals and families impacted by the causes we support to join the Rose Club for a memorable, joy-filled tailgate experience. It’s our way of turning Hawkeye hospitality into heartfelt connection— bringing smiles, support, and shared celebration.

Philanthropy-Focused Tailgates

At every home football game, our private tailgate isn’t just about fun; it’s about making a difference. Each week, we highlight a different cause or charity, with themed fundraising activities, donation opportunities, and community engagement that bring purpose to every kickoff.

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Charity of the Week

Our mission is to make a positive difference in the lives impacted by breast cancer and bring awareness through our efforts. We invite anyone who wishes to raise awareness about breast cancer or support our efforts through financial or in-kind support to join us!

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.

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In 2025, we welcomed 6 families to our tailgate for fun, including fishing off the top deck, ice cream, piñata bashing, and a wicked one-way water balloon fight on some willing volunteers. We gave a check to the Why We Wave Foundation for $2,600. To date, we’ve donated $4,100 to the Why We Wave Foundation and The Wave.

 

In 2026, we’re proud to continue this partnership by hosting 7 families (approximately 50 guests) and once again 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.

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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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