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The Rosecrance Foundation

Since 1916, Rosecrance has had one goal: To change and save lives. The Rosecrance Foundation plays a key role in fulfilling the mission of help, hope, and the best opportunity for lasting recovery from mental health and substance use disorders.

Providing hope through lasting recovery

Through the Rosecrance Foundation, you can help Rosecrance thrive in its mission to offer lasting recovery to children, adults, and families every year. Contribute now by making a financial gift, supporting one of our special appeals, or planning your legacy. Your gifts can honor a loved one or another special person. We encourage you to volunteer your time with Rosecrance and attend one of our fundraising events to see how you can help.

Support the Foundation

How donations help

Thanks to generous support from organizations and individuals, we can invest in serving others by ensuring:

  • Access to quality care, including for those who are uninsured or under-insured
  • Best-in-class programs and training, and innovation in research
  • A nurturing, healing environment for treatment services and lasting recovery

What sets us apart

An unmatched legacy

Throughout our 100-plus-year history, Rosecrance has been a source of hope and strength to those we serve. The Rosecrance Foundation provides hope for those in need of treatment by reducing financial barriers to care.

Quality care

Rosecrance has been accredited by The Joint Commission since 1984. The Joint Commission accreditation survey is the highest possible standard for behavioral health treatment centers.

Innovative community programs

The Foundation supports specialty programs aimed at addressing the specific needs of veterans, adolescents, mothers and their children, first responders, and others when they are most in need. It provides support and resources to promote lasting recovery.

Donor impact

Following previous treatment, Rob found a group cheering him on for a successful outcome: “[Rosecrance] said they wanted to help me and appointed a diverse and supportive team of family, therapists, and colleagues around me – ‘Team Rob.’ Team Rob is part of Rosecrance, and Rosecrance helped me change my life.”

 

Rob’s story demonstrates the life-changing impact of quality care provided by Rosecrance. Gifts from our donors make treatment possible for hundreds of individuals every year, ensuring access to evidenced-based care that changes and saves lives.

Donate to the Rosecrance Foundation

Help others experience hope and joy in their lives. Contribute now. Volunteer. Attend an event. Include Rosecrance in your estate plan.

Rosecrance Foundation Team

Shannon Kelly, B.S.

Director of Development

Shannon Kelly, B.S.

Director of Development

Shannon Kelly is the Director of Development at Rosecrance, supporting philanthropic initiatives to expand access to mental health and substance use services. Kelly earned a Bachelor of Science in journalism from Michigan State University and began her career working for a local television station, where she discovered a passion for storytelling and a deep connection to community. She later transitioned into public relations and marketing in the hospitality industry before bringing her communications and relationship-building skills to the behavioral health field. Kelly joined Rosecrance in May 2025 and now leads fundraising efforts including special events and donor engagement strategies. She works closely with donors, staff, and volunteers to raise funds that advance Rosecrance’s mission of providing help, hope, and the best opportunity for lasting recovery. Outside of work, Kelly is an avid traveler who has explored five of the seven continents, with plans to visit them all. She’s also a passionate foodie who loves discovering new places and trying new things.

Emily Lipinsky, B.S.

President of The Rosecrance Foundation

Emily Lipinsky, B.S.

President of The Rosecrance Foundation

Emily Lipinsky is the President of The Rosecrance Foundation, bringing nearly 25 years of experience in donor development, community fundraising, corporate partnerships, and board leadership. She previously served as Vice President of Development at a national nonprofit organization, where she led fundraising initiatives to drive mission impact. Lipinsky earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing with a minor in management from Columbia College of Missouri.

Karina Pedroza , B.A.

Director of Development for the Foundation

Karina Pedroza , B.A.

Director of Development for the Foundation

Karina Pedroza is the Director of Development for the Foundation, supporting Rosecrance Jackson Centers and the Iowa Region. She works alongside the Iowa Regional Board to help make our services more accessible to those who need them. She also leads the President’s Leadership Council and supports the Women’s Auxiliary Group—two amazing teams of community leaders who help expand impact through connection, advocacy, and giving. Karina Pedroza has a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and is working towards her Master’s of Arts degree in Management with an emphasis on Leadership.

John Tenfelder

Director of Individual & Planned Giving

John Tenfelder

Director of Individual & Planned Giving

John Tenfelder collaborates with donors to secure individual contributions and expand the legacy society through planned gifts for The Rosecrance Foundation. He earned a degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Tenfelder began his career in Washington, D.C., as a fundraiser for political campaigns before transitioning to a successful 25-year tenure in software sales in Chicago. He joined Rosecrance in March 2024. His dedication to aiding individuals facing mental health and addiction challenges drives his commitment to the Foundation’s mission, allowing him to make a meaningful impact on this community.

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