Give to The Rotary Foundation

Donations to The Rotary Foundation are appreciated (no matter the size) and will support educational, humanitarian, and cultural programs and projects throughout the world – assisting Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty.
 
 
The Rotary Foundation Funds
 
Your tax-deductible donation to the Foundation can be directed to one of these Funds, as suits how you would like to make an impact.
Note: "District Designated Funds" are available through grant applications for use by Rotary Clubs around the world on our projects.
 
 
Overarching Funds
 
Annual Fund
 
At the end of every Rotary year, Rotary member contributions to Annual Fund are divided between the World Fund and District Designated Funds (DDF).
 
 
  
Polio Plus Fund
 
Your donation helps Rotary reach every child with the polio vaccine. Thanks to the Gates Foundation, your contribution will be tripled.
  
World Fund
 
The primary funding source for global grants which support large international activities with sustainable, measurable outcomes in Rotary’s areas of focus. 
 
  
Endowment Fund
 
Enabling individuals to combine their gifts into a significant force. Each year, a portion of the earnings are split equally between the World Fund and District Designated Funds (DDF). 
> more on Annual Fund   > more on Polio Plus Fund   > more on World Fund   > more on Endowment Fund
 
 
Directed Global Goals
 
Rotary Peace Centers
 
Earnings designated to peace centers support academic training, networking, and programs that develop leaders in peace and conflict resolution.
  
Disaster Response Fund
 
Contributions are made available to clubs and districts through Rotary Disaster Response Grants and cannot be directed to a specific disaster.
  
Specific Disasters
 
Contributions are made available to clubs and districts through Disaster Response Grants. Any unspent funds will be moved to the General Disaster Response Fund.
  
Specific Global Grants
 
Global grants support large international activities that have sustainable and measurable outcomes. Find the 7-digit Global Grant number to direct your donation.
 
 
 
Areas of Focus
 
You can direct your gift to an area of focus within the Annual Fund. However, Annual Fund gifts that are designated to an area of focus do not generate District Designated Funds (DDF).   Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention   The Environment   Disease Prevention and Treatment
 
Fund our projects, fellowships, and scholarships that are training adults and young leaders to address the underlying causes of conflict, including poverty, inequality, ethnic tension, and illiteracy.
  
Take action to protect the environment with informed, sustainable and community-based solutions across the globe.
 
Educate communities and equip them to stop the spread of life-threatening diseases and expand access to low-cost and free health care in developing areas.
             
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene   Maternal and Child Health   Basic Education and Literacy   Community Economic Development
Support projects that bring clean water, sanitation, and hygiene to more people every day. 
  
Provide education, immunisations, birth kits, and mobile health clinics so mothers and children everywhere can have a healthier future.
 
Empower educators to inspire learning at all ages, increase adult literacy, and reduce gender disparity in education.
 
Strengthen local entrepreneurs and community leaders, particularly women, in impoverished communities.
 
 

 

How to Give
 
Donations can be made in Australian dollars, and are tax deductible. You can make donations in your name, in honour of someone else, or in memory of someone else.
 
  • Donate Online via rotary.org
  • Donate by credit card over the phone at (02) 8894 9840
  • Donate by cheque, payable to "Australian Rotary Foundation Trust", mail to PO Box 6985, Norwest 2153

A tax deductible receipt will be issued by the Australian Rotary Foundation Trust. Please contact the District 9685 Foundation Giving team for queries on giving options and impact via administration@rotarydistrict9685.org.au
 
For more information on individual and Club recognition, visit rotary.org
 
 
Paul Harris Fellow Recognition
 
Rotary was founded by Paul Harris, a lawyer, and three business associates in Chicago on 23 February 1905. In his honour since 1957, Paul Harris Fellows have been recognised to express appreciation for contributions to the humanitarian and educational programs of the Rotary Foundation. 
 
Anyone who donates US$1,000 or more to the Annual Fund or has that amount contributed in their name may become a Paul Harris Fellow.
 
When a Rotary Club cumulative donations reach US$1,000, The Rotary Foundation allows the Club to recognise a person in their club or in their community as a Paul Harris Fellow, often to highlight appreciation for community or international service. When a Rotarian’s personal cumulative donations reach US$1,000, The Rotary Foundation provides Paul Harris Fellow Recognition to her or him personally, AND authorises that person to award an additional Paul Harris Fellow Recognition to anyone else of their choice; this might be a relative, a work colleague, or someone in the community. 

Additional recognition opportunities are created with each additional US$1,000 donated.
 
Each new Paul Harris Fellow receives a commemorative certificate, and a lapel pin. The certificate states the person has been named a Paul Harris Fellow in appreciation of tangible and significant assistance given for the furtherance of better understanding and friendly relations between peoples of the world.
 
 
The Centurion Program
 
The Centurion program is a convenient way to make a personal contribution to our charity, The Rotary Foundation in addition to Rotary Club fundraising contributions. The Centurion annual donation of AUD$100 a year can be made in manually each year or via regular deductions if requested.

The funds are paid to the Australian Rotary Foundation Trust, going to either Polio Plus or the Annual Fund at your discretion. Your contribution is recognised by the presentation of a personalised Certificate by your club each year.
 
Your individual contribution counts towards a Paul Harris Fellowship and adds to your club’s Annual Giving total when you direct the funds to Annual Fund. This program returns about 45% of your donation to our District as District Designated Funds for use in District and Global Grants, with the remainder supporting other Rotary Foundation efforts, such as Peace Fellows, Polio, and Programs of Scale.
 
Partners and friends of Rotarians are welcome to become Centurions and their support will be most welcome.
 
To become a Centurion by card, EFT or cheque, complete this form ⬇️ and send by email to your Club Foundation Chair and Rotary South Pacific (risspo.finance@rotary.org).
 
Club Contributions (for Groups of Individual Members) can be made by EFT using the Multiple Donor Form ⬇️ and transfer the funds to The Australian Rotary Foundation Trust (BSB 342-011 Account 663499001). Please email the form to Rotary South Pacific (risspo.finance@rotary.org) when you deposit the funds into the account so that each member will receive a tax-deductible receipt for their donations.
 
 
The Paul Harris Society
 
The Paul Harris Society recognises Rotarians and friends of The Rotary Foundation who personally contribute US$1,000 or more to the Annual Fund, PolioPlus or an approved Foundation grant each year. 

Paul Harris Society members bring positive change to communities around the world. In any given year, less than 3 percent of Rotary Foundation donors contribute at the Paul Harris Society level or above, yet their contributions represent approximately 35 percent of all annual giving. As Rotary Foundation grants and activities are largely funded by Annual Fund contributions, Paul Harris Society members help determine how many individuals, families and communities Rotary can impact each year.

The Paul Harris Society has been, and will continue to be, one of The Rotary Foundation’s most important ways to thank and recognise continued generosity.  Each Rotary district is encouraged to honour and recognise Paul Harris Society members in accordance to the individual donor’s wishes and as culturally appropriate. All members of the Paul Harris Society are eligible to receive a wearable recognition insignia in appreciation for their support.  Displaying the PHS insignia with a Paul Harris Fellow or Major Donor pin can help build awareness and enthusiasm for the work that Rotary does locally and around the world.
 
To join the Paul Harris Society, read this brochure and complete the form within ⬇️, and notify the District Foundation and Administration Chairs (foundation@rotarydistrict9685.org.au, administration@rotarydistrict9685.org.au) by email to ensure your recognition.
 
 
Benefactors & Bequest Society Members
 
You can leave a gift in your will to Endowment Fund of The Rotary Foundation to secure Rotary's role in the world and work to improve the quality of life for future generations. This can be specified as a percentage of your estate, a residuary (after debts and taxes), specific amounts including cash, property, shares, artworks, or other tangible personal property, or contingent, with conditions such as the death of another beneficiary.
 
When you include the Endowment Fund as a beneficiary of US $1,000 or more in your estate plans or when you donate US$1,000 or more to the fund outright, you become a benefactor of the Rotary Foundation. Benefactors receive a certificate and insignia to wear with a Rotary or Paul Harris Fellow pin.
 
Couples or individuals who have made commitments of $10,000 or more in their estate plans, such as in a will, living trust, or through whole or universal life insurance, can become Bequest Society members. All Bequest Society members receive recognition from the Trustees of The Rotary Foundation. Donors may elect to receive an engraved crystal recognition piece and a Bequest Society pin. 
 
Download the Bequest Society ⬇️ and Benefactor ⬇️ brochures, and contact the District 9685 Foundation Giving team for queries and clarifications via administration@rotarydistrict9685.org.au
 
 
Major Donors
 
The Rotary Foundation recognises couples or individuals whose combined personal outright or cumulative giving has reached US$10,000.  All outright contributions made to the Foundation are included in this total, regardless of the gift designation. Donors may elect to receive a crystal recognition piece and a Major Donor lapel pin or pendant.
 
 
Arch C. Klumph Society
 
Donors whose cumulative gifts total US$250,000 or more will become members of the Arch C. Klumph Society and have their photos displayed permanently in the Arch C. Klumph Gallery at Rotary International headquarters.
 
 

 

Tax Deductibility
 
Donations are tax deductible in Australia for payments made to The Australian Rotary Foundation Trust, except for contributions to the Endowment Fund, Bequests, and Benefactor Society giving.
 
Contribution Type Tax Deductible Paul Harris Fellow Credit Annual or Single
Rotarian General Donation Yes Yes Single
Club - Paul Harris Fellow Sponsorship - Yes Single
Individual - Paul Harris Fellow Sponsorship Yes Yes Single
Centurion Program Yes Yes Annual
Paul Harris Society Yes Yes Annual
Restricted Giving - Matching Grant Funds Yes Yes Single
Restricted Giving - Polio Plus Fund Yes Yes Single
Endowment Fund Contribution No No Single
Bequest Society / Benefactor Contribution No No Single