Each month, we’ll provide a snippet of information about the Foundation, “Foundation Moments”, in a form that can be readily used by clubs and districts in their newsletters, web pages, social media pages etc.

Presented by PDG Peter Garnett and Rob Byrne, Senior Coordinator – Foundation Services, RI

How does The Rotary Foundation use donations?

The Rotary Foundation transforms charitable contributions into •programs that fight polio and build peace •humanitarian projects that change lives and •scholarships and vocational training. The funds are also used to support local projects about which Rotary members are passionate. 

As a global organisation that operates in nearly every country, Rotary takes stewardship of its funds seriously and we’ve received Charity Navigator’s top four-star rating for the last 14 years in a row. 

The Rotary Foundation Cadre of Technical Advisers helps ensure that grant funds are spent properly. In addition, trained members oversee the use of funds at the club and district level.