TheTheBrief History of the Foundation:
The Rolls-Royce Foundation was started in 1978 as the RROC Foundation and in 1996 changed its name to Rolls-Royce Foundation. In March, 2001, the Rolls-Royce Foundation and the Foundation of the Rolls-Royce Ownership Club merged.
The Rolls-Royce Foundation is listed as a publicly supported charitable organization in the Cumulative List of Organizations, Publication #78 as described in Section 170 (c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and as amended later. Gifts to the Rolls-Royce Foundation are classified as charitable contributions under Section 501 (c)(3) of the IRS code. Its East Coast Educational Museum and Research Library are open to the public by appointment. This facility is located at 191 Hempt Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050. A map showing routes to our facility can be viewed by clicking here (Acrobat Reader Required) We're also close to Hershey, Gettysburg and a host of other attractions in south central PA; click here for more details.
RRF Purpose:
To operate as the only Research and Educational Facility in the USA, and one of only two in the world dedicated to the display, preservation and history of Rolls-Royce and Bentley motor cars produced in Springfield, MA. and Derby/Crewe, England, 1905 to present, and Rolls-Royce Aero Engines produced from 1914 to date.
Donations:
The Foundation accepts all makes of automobiles in any condition, Rolls-Royce and Bentley engines, parts, manuals and literature, art, stock, real estate and other re-sellable items as well as cash contributions. Donations are classified as charitable contributions under IRS Code Section 501 (c)(3). You can help our hobby live on by naming the Foundation as a beneficiary in your will. If you are interested in learning more about donating to the Rolls-Royce Foundation please contact Robert Shaffner at 717-932-9900 (Office); 717-932-1950 (Home) or rds@flightsystems.com
The Rolls-Royce Foundation Needs Your Help:
Our research library is one of just two places in the world that hold vast historical records for RRs and Bentleys, including original build sheets, ownership details, sales and warranty documents, photographs, etc. You can help keep our records accurate and up-to-date. Please click here for the Car History Form (.pdf file), complete it as fully as possible, and return it to the RRF. Please include any interior/exterior photos that will help document your Rolls-Royce or Bentley for future researchers.
Contacting the Foundation:
Phone: 717-795-9400 Toll-Free Phone: 877-795-4050
Fax: 717-697-7820
All E-Mail enquiries should be directed to Laura Heeschen in the RRF office at rrfhee@verizon.net
Officers of the Rolls-Royce Foundation
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President
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James
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Executive V.P.
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Bob
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