The Rotary Foundation
The Rotary Foundation transforms your gifts into service projects that change lives — both close to home and around the world. Over the past 100 years, more than $4 billion has been invested in life-changing, sustainable projects.
Advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace.
The mission of The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty.
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Three funds. One mission.
Every contribution to The Rotary Foundation flows into one of three funds — each with a distinct purpose, all aimed at doing good in the world.
Annual Fund
Powers the SHARE program — half of every dollar comes back to the district as District Designated Funds (DDF) after three years to fuel local and global grants.
PolioPlus Fund
Drives Rotary's #1 priority — eradicating polio worldwide. Every $1 is tripled by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, up to $50M per year.
Endowment Fund
Sustains Rotary's work for generations. Only the earnings are spent, ensuring the Foundation can keep funding programs forever.
District 3860 grants by Rotary year
A snapshot of Foundation grants channeled through District 3860 — broken down by District grants, Global grants, and PolioPlus contributions. Amounts shown in USD thousands.
| Rotary Year | District | Global | PolioPlus | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–20 | $78K | $145K | $42K | $265K |
| 2020–21 | $92K | $168K | $48K | $308K |
| 2021–22 | $105K | $210K | $55K | $370K |
| 2022–23 | $118K | $245K | $62K | $425K |
| 2023–24 | $132K | $288K | $70K | $490K |
| 2024–25 | $148K | $320K | $78K | $546K |
Figures are illustrative and intended for visualization. Replace with verified data from the District Foundation Chair when available.
Every gift counts. Every donor matters.
The Foundation honors generosity at every level. Here are a few of the recognitions that celebrate Rotarian giving.
Paul Harris Fellow
$1,000 cumulative giving
Paul Harris Society Member
A dedicated individual who commits to contributing $1,000 or more annually to TRF
262 members in D3860 (RY 25–26)
PolioPlus Society Member
A dedicated individual who commits to contributing at least $100 annually to the PolioPlus Fund
630 members in D3860 (RY 25–26)
Major Donor
$10,000 cumulative giving
Arch Klumph Society
$250,000 cumulative gifts
Bequest Society
$10,000+ planned gift
District Rotary Foundation Committee
The Rotarians leading The Rotary Foundation's work in District 3860 — from grants and giving to polio eradication and stewardship.