Levels of Recognition
Members who contribute to The Rotary Foundation are recognized for their commitment to Rotary’s global mission.
Every member can contribute with cumulative donations that are recognized at the Club, District, and Global levels.
The Rotary Foundation turns everyday generosity into real, lasting change around the world. This is a core value that aligns with the professional demeanor of Rotarians who want to be a part of an effort greater than themselves.
Your support helps fund efforts like ending polio, providing clean water, and building peace in communities that need it most. As a member of Rotary, your contribution can be private, while most members enjoy the recognition that comes from being a part of a global effort to do good for the benefit of humankind.
With more than $4 billion invested over time, every contribution—no matter the size—helps strengthen local economies, expand access to health care, and create educational opportunities. And getting involved is simple: you can donate online through My Rotary and be part of something truly meaningful.
Paul Harris Fellow
The Paul Harris Fellowship, awarded by the Rotary Foundation, honors Rotarians and others who exemplify service, integrity, and generosity through meaningful community impact or significant contributions supporting Rotary’s mission.
Paul Harris Society
The Paul Harris Society honors individuals who commit to giving $1,000 or more annually to the Rotary Foundation, helping fund life-changing programs like polio eradication, grants, and global humanitarian efforts.
Bequest Society
The Bequest Society honors individuals or couples who include a future gift of $10,000 (or $5,000 per person, per couple) or more to the Rotary Foundation in their estate plans, creating a lasting legacy of global impact.
Major Donor
Major Donor recognition from the Rotary Foundation celebrates individuals or couples whose personal giving reaches $10,000, honoring their generosity with commemorative pins and a crystal token of lasting impact.
Arch Klumpf Society (AKS)
The Arch Klumph Society is the highest recognition from the Rotary Foundation, honoring individuals or couples whose cumulative personal giving reaches $250,000 or more—reflecting extraordinary commitment to global humanitarian impact.
Arch Klumph was a Cleveland businessman and Rotary leader who proposed creating an endowment for good in 1917, leading to the founding of The Rotary Foundation and shaping Rotary’s global humanitarian mission.
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Rotary needs People of Action just like YOU to continue achieving its mission—and it all can start by requesting an invite to a Rotary meeting near your home or workplace. We continue building the next generation of Rotarian leaders to keep our wheel turning and fueling progress for our communities and the world as a whole.