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The Rotary Foundation

All the good that Rotary does around the world is possible thanks to The Rotary Foundation and its Global Fund

As an endowment fund with a mission to “do good in the world.”, The Rotary Foundation delivers educational, humanitarian and cultural exchange opportunities as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Funded solely through the contribution of Rotarians and their Rotary Clubs, the fund was originally started by Arch C. Klumph, Rotary International’s 6th President in 1917. Using an original amount of $26.50, over a century  later the fund has now grown to over $1 billion.

The Rotary Foundation holds the highest rating (4-stars) on Charity Navigator :

  • Over 92% of the funds are awarded for the benefit of its programs
  • The Rotary Foundation is made up primarily of the following funds or initiatives:
    • Annual Fund: Supports Rotary’s Areas of Focus through Service Projects
    • Endowment Fund: Supports Peace Fellow Scholarships
    • Polio Plus Fund: Supports the immunization of children against polio worldwide
    • Global Grants: Supports large-scale initiatives for humanitarian projects, vocation training, and scholarships
    • Directed Gifts: Supports a Global Grant or Peace Fellowship Scholarship
    • Donor Advised Fund: Supports a specific application of the donation, as specified by the donor

When a Rotarian contributes a donation of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation, either as a one-time contribution or over a period of time, they become Paul Harris Fellows. PHF recipients receive a unique pin and certificate they can proudly display, worthy of their recognition among Fellow Rotarians. In addition, Rotarians who contribute $1,000 per year to The Rotary Foundation join the Paul Harris Society, which further recognizes their contribution to the fund.

Last, individuals who have contributed $250,000+ to The Rotary Foundation during their membership in Rotary join a select group known as the Arch Klumph Society, which recognizes their dedication to helping further the mission of Rotary International.

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Interested in joining a Rotary Club in Central Florida?

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.

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About Rotary Central Florida

This website is a Community Information Center about Rotary in Central Florida. Its purpose is to inform Central Floridians about Rotary’s projects, its values, and the goodwill it represents. As one of the world’s largest service organizations, Rotary continues to evolve with the times. Our membership is represented by Rotarians from a diverse group of professions, ethnicities, and religions—united under our motto of Service Above Self.

Rotary District 6980

Rotary District 6980 covers the Central Florida region across Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Lake, and Sumter Counties. The District is made up of 45 Rotary Clubs and 4 Rotaract Clubs bringing together nearly 1,700 volunteers from a diverse group of professions, ethnicities, and religions.

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