The Arlene and Michael Rosen Foundation (AMRF) is a California-based private foundation that claims to provide funding for “community-led care” for drug abuse. ¹ The organization has also provided funding and support towards left-of-center policies on housing, social justice, and Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC)-led organizations. ²

Background

The Arlene and Michael Rosen Foundation (AMRF) was formed following the death of Arlene Rosen’s son Michael Rosen from a drug overdose in Fiji. Following his death, in 1989 Arlene Rosen founded Michael’s House, a drug rehabilitation and treatment facility based in Palm Springs, California. ^{3 4} Initially operating as a direct service provider, Michael’s House eventually led to the creation of the AMFR in 2015. ^{5 4}

In 2025, AMRF partnered with the Trust Based Philanthropy Project through their “Meet the moment” initiative. This initiative seeks to bring its supporters together “in solidarity with nonprofits.” The group claims that the political climate could pose risks to nonprofits through reductions in funding, legal concerns, and lack of staff. ⁶ 

Finances

According to its 2023 tax forms, the Arlene and Michael Rosen Foundation (AMRF) reported a revenue of $624,896, expenses of $ 5,005,955, and total assets of $18,946,062. ⁷

Leadership

Jason Satterfield is the co-director of the Arlene and Michael Rosen Foundation (AMRF). Prior to joining, Satterfield worked as the director of policy and evaluation at Bitfocus, Inc. and as an attorney at Morrison & Foerster LLP. ⁸

Danielle Wildkress is the co-director of AMRF, and previously worked as the chief of staff for the foundation from 2021 through 2023. Prior to joining the organization, Wildkress was the chief program officer for California housing advocacy group Brilliant Corners,  worked in several positions with CSH Housing Solutions including as director and senior program manager, and was the senior policy analyst for community nonprofit HomeBase. ^{9 10}

Funding

According to its 2023 990 form, the Arlene & Michael Rosen Foundation (AMRF) awarded $505,000 to Community Through Hope for “South Bay Street Medicine Core Operating Support,” $450,000 to New Narrative for “Flexible Program Funding,” and $350,000 to Aloha House for “General Operating Grant.” ⁷

Additional grants that year included $120,000 to Fresh Beginnings for “fiscal intermediary support,” $112,000 to Mendonoma Health Alliance for “harm reduction funding,” and $106,000 to Mendocino Coast Hospitality Center for “harm reduction services.” ⁷

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2. Arlene & Michael Rosen Foundation. “Our Framework.” The Arlene & Michael Rosen Foundation, accessed July 21, 2025. https://amrf.org/about/framework/.
3. Rosen, Arlene. “Mother on a Lifelong Mission.” RecoveryView, accessed July 21, 2025. https://recoveryview.com/article/mother-on-a-lifelong-mission/.
4. Michael’s House. “History.” Michael’s House, accessed July 21, 2025. https://michaelshouse.com/history/.
5. Ludwig, Ashley. “Michael’s House Treatment Center Celebrates 35 Years of Helping Others.” Patch, December 3, 2024. Accessed July 21, 2025. https://patch.com/california/palmdesert/michaels-house-treatment-center-celebrates-35-years-helping-others.patch.com
6. “Meet the Moment – Trust-Based Philanthropy.” Trust Based Philanthropy . Accessed September 29, 2025. https://www.trustbasedphilanthropy.org/meet-the-moment#signatories.
7. ProPublica. “Arlene And Michael Rosen Foundation.” Nonprofit Explorer, updated May 28, 2025. Accessed July 21, 2025. https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/473040686/202433119349101668/full
8. Satterfield, Jason. “Jason Satterfield.” The Arlene & Michael Rosen Foundation, accessed July 21, 2025. https://amrf.org/staff/jason-satterfield/.
9. “Danielle Wildkress.” Arlene & Michael Rosen Foundation, accessed July 23, 2025. https://amrf.org/staff/danielle-wildkress/
10. “Danielle Wildkress.” LinkedIn, Accessed July 23, 2025. https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-wildkress-22a2848