Casas Adobes Rotary Foundation, Inc.

The Casas Adobes Rotary Foundation, Inc. is a charitable non-profit corporation operating within the exempt purposes as prescribed under Internal Revenue Code section 501 (c) 3 and was founded in January of 1989 by the members of the Casas Adobes Rotary Club of Tucson, Arizona.

Over the years the foundation has raised many thousands of dollars, the majority of which has come a Monte Carlo Night annual fund raiser. In 1997 the format was changed and the event became known as the Hold-Up at Westward Look. This event was successfully replaced by the Ticket to Paradise project starting in 2000. In 2003 the Hold-up saw a very successful revival.

Money raised by the foundation is used to support various charities with an emphasis on youth activities. The Casas Adobes Rotary Club provides approximately $30,000 each year for community services.  Recent contributions have been made to:

• Amphi Youth Basketball Program

• Youth On Their Own

• Marana Jr. High School Literacy Program

• Roadrunner Elementary School Literacy Program

• Estes Elementary School

• 8th Grade Leadership Awards (15 schools)

• High School Seniors Scholarships (5/year)

• Challenger Learning Center

• Catalina Boy Scouts

• Christmas In April

• Casa Gloriosa

• Childrens Memorial Wall

• AYSO

• Northwest YMCA

• Special Olympics

• Public Ramada In Dennis Weaver Park