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The Campaign for Securing Rosemount’s Future is a multi-million dollar effort to establish a permanent home for Rosemount by purchasing our historic Mount Pleasant campus from House of Mercy. Our primary goal is to raise $7 million to help with the building purchase.

The DC Council made a lead gift by appropriating a $2 million grant in its FY 2026 budget for Rosemount to purchase the building. The Council is also providing an opportunity for Rosemount to receive an additional $1 million in matching gifts.

Read our Case for Support to learn more about this campaign.

Your Opportunity

The Campaign for Securing Rosemount’s Future is an opportunity to help us ensure that families in the Washington, DC area continue to have access to quality care and early childhood education in a dual language educational setting.

We need your support to make greater strides towards our immediate goal of raising $1.25 million to unlock $1 million in DC government matching funds. As a key supporter you can help us accelerate progress towards reaching our campaign goals that can spark other larger gifts. Will you help us secure our historic Mount Pleasant campus by making a leadership gift?

Capital Campaign Naming Opportunities

Rosemount is pleased to offer the following naming opportunities for making a lasting impact with your leadership gift:

Left or Right Wing of the Center: $750,000

Entryway Foyer: $500,000

Multipurpose Room: $250,000

Kitchen: $200,000

Infant/Toddler/Preschool Classroom: $150,000

Administrative Office/Staff Lounge: $100,000

Can we count on you to make a leadership gift? Your gift can be the catalyst for our community to come together to ensure that our children have the strong start they deserve. Please contact Kimberley Jutze, Capital Campaign Manager, at kjutze@rosemountcenter.com to obtain a pledge form and discuss options for making a leadership gift.

FAQs

The primary goal of the Campaign for Securing Rosemount’s Future is to raise $7 million for the House of Mercy’s building purchase price by the September 2027 deadline for executing the purchase of the building. Following the building purchase, Rosemount will continue to raise funds for ongoing building maintenance and system replacements as well as support for transitioning from renting to owning the building.      

Rosemount is raising funds for House of Mercy’s $7 million purchase price by simultaneously pursuing multiple sources of funding that include government and foundation grants as well as individual donations and philanthropic contributions from corporations.

In July 2025, the DC Council allocated $2 million in its FY 2026 budget as a grant to Rosemount for the building purchase. In addition to this grant, the DC Council provided a matching gift opportunity for Rosemount to maximize the amount of funds received from the DC government. To receive a $1 million in matching grant from the DC government, Rosemount needs to raise $1.25 million from private sources (donations from individuals, businesses, and foundations) by April 30, 2026. Accessing matching gift funding is important as it would bring the total funds raised to $4.25 million, which is a significant fundraising milestone.

There are multiple ways to make a gift to the Campaign for Securing Rosemount’s Future. However you choose to give, Rosemount Center is grateful for your support.

  • Online: Please click on this link to make a gift.
  • Check: Please make your check payable to Rosemount Center and send it to 2000 Rosemount Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20010.
  • Pledge: If you would prefer to make a larger gift to be paid in multiple instalments or on a later date, please contact Kimberley Jutze, Capital Campaign Manager, at kjutze@rosemountcenter.com to receive a pledge form.
  • Rosemount Center can also accept gifts from donor advised funds and gifts of stocks, bonds, or securities.
  • Many employers match charitable gifts made by employees, which is an excellent way to increase the impact of a donation. Consider contacting your employer to see if a matching gift program is available.

Please sign up for Rosemount’s mailing list to receive updates about the Campaign for Securing Rosemount’s Future through our newsletter and to receive invitations to campaign events.

If you make a gift to the Campaign for Securing Rosemount’s Future and Rosemount is unable to execute the building purchase, Rosemount will contact you to discuss an alternative use for your gift or to return the donation. Similarly, if you make a pledge to the Campaign for Securing Rosemount’s Future and Rosemount is unable to execute the building purchase, Rosemount will contact you to discuss amending the Capital Campaign Gift Agreement or returning gifts received.