Contributions to the Annual Programs Fund may be made by check, credit card, or securities (stocks, bonds, mutual funds). Outright gifts can be made easily via an online contribution or electronic funds transfer. Many people also contribute to The Rotary Foundation through their workplace campaigns via payroll deduction. For more details on how to submit a contribution through the mail, visit Making a Gift.
All contributions made to the Annual Programs Fund are unrestricted and cannot be directed to a specific purpose. However, donors may indicate whether they wish to have their contributions placed into the SHARE program or the World Fund.
Yes. All contributions to the Annual Programs Fund are eligible and count cumulatively toward Paul Harris Fellow, Multiple Paul Harris Fellow, and Major Donor recognition. More information on donor recognition is available in the Recognition of Gifts section.
Yes, all gifts to the Annual Programs Fund are credited to the individual donor and the donor’s Rotary club and district.
All identification numbers within the Rotary system have been consolidated into one number — your Rotary membership ID number. Please use this number for all future gifts. Membership numbers may be obtained from your club secretary or on a copy of the Club Recognition Summary.
The Rotary Foundation is recognized as a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization and may be eligible to receive corporate matching gifts from your employer if the Foundation fits into the company’s giving guidelines. Many international companies may match contributions to the Foundation from employees who work in different countries. Your employer’s benefits or human resources department can assist you in determining if your gift can be matched and provide you with the required corporate matching gift forms.
With a membership base of 1.2 million Rotarians throughout the world, offering a toll-free calling service would be cost prohibitive. Rotarians in your district are trained to answer many of your questions. Consult your district directory for the names of people you can contact. If you have questions about the Annual Programs Fund, you can send a free e-mail message to our Annual Giving team.
· How can I find out what my cumulative
giving to The Rotary Foundation is?
· To whom can I direct questions about
our Foundation’s Monthly Contribution Reports?
· How can I find out who in my club is
eligible to receive Paul Harris Fellow Recognition?
· How can I find out if a person in my
club is a Paul Harris Fellow?
· How can I find out how many Paul
Harris Fellows are in my club?
· Who can answer my recognition questions?
For answers to these questions, contact your Development Services representative. For additional information on Paul Harris Fellow and Multiple Paul Harris Fellow recognition and for an explanation of Recognition Points (formerly called available credit), visit our Paul Harris Fellow/Multiple Paul Harris Fellow page.