The Rotary Foundation

The mission of The Rotary Foundation 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.

The Rotary Foundation The Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation supported solely by voluntary contributions from Rotarians and friends of the Foundation who share its vision of a better world. The Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation supported solely by voluntary contributions from Rotarians and friends of the Foundation who share its vision of a better world.

Programs of the Foundation Polio Plus Polio Plus Humanitarian Grants Program Humanitarian Grants Program Educational Programs Educational Programs

Polio Plus To eradicate polio, Rotarians have mobilized by the hundreds of thousands. They’re working to ensure that children are immunized against this crippling disease and that surveillance is strong despite the poor infrastructure, extreme poverty, and civil strife of many countries. Since the PolioPlus program’s inception in 1985, more than two billion children have received the oral polio vaccine. To eradicate polio, Rotarians have mobilized by the hundreds of thousands. They’re working to ensure that children are immunized against this crippling disease and that surveillance is strong despite the poor infrastructure, extreme poverty, and civil strife of many countries. Since the PolioPlus program’s inception in 1985, more than two billion children have received the oral polio vaccine.

Humanitarian Grants Program Disaster Recovery – Allows Rotarians to donate money in response to specific disasters. Funds are distributed to local committees to support recovery efforts. The program was created in , and the Foundation currently administers four Disaster Recovery accounts: Hurricanes Stan and Wilma (Guatemala and Mexico), Hurricane Wilma (United States), the Earthquake in India and Pakistan, and Solidarity in South Asia. Total contributions to the accounts were $6.4 million. Disaster Recovery – Allows Rotarians to donate money in response to specific disasters. Funds are distributed to local committees to support recovery efforts. The program was created in , and the Foundation currently administers four Disaster Recovery accounts: Hurricanes Stan and Wilma (Guatemala and Mexico), Hurricane Wilma (United States), the Earthquake in India and Pakistan, and Solidarity in South Asia. Total contributions to the accounts were $6.4 million.

Humanitarian Grants Program District Simplified Grants – Support the service activities of districts locally and abroad. Since this program began in , more than 1,160 grants totaling over US$17 million have been awarded to districts in almost 60 countries. District Simplified Grants – Support the service activities of districts locally and abroad. Since this program began in , more than 1,160 grants totaling over US$17 million have been awarded to districts in almost 60 countries.

Humanitarian Grants Program Health, Hunger and Humanity (3-H) Grants – Fund large-scale, two- to four-year projects that improve health, alleviate hunger, or promote human development. Since 1978, more than 280 projects in 75 countries have been funded through The Rotary Foundation at a cost of $74 million. Health, Hunger and Humanity (3-H) Grants – Fund large-scale, two- to four-year projects that improve health, alleviate hunger, or promote human development. Since 1978, more than 280 projects in 75 countries have been funded through The Rotary Foundation at a cost of $74 million.

Humanitarian Grants Program Matching Grants – Provide matching funds for the international service projects of Rotary clubs and districts. Since 1965, more than 24,000 Matching Grant projects in 167 countries have been funded at a cost of more than $257 million. Matching Grants – Provide matching funds for the international service projects of Rotary clubs and districts. Since 1965, more than 24,000 Matching Grant projects in 167 countries have been funded at a cost of more than $257 million.

Humanitarian Grants Program Volunteer Service Grants – Support the international travel of qualified Rotarians and their spouses to provide a needed service or plan a necessary project in a community. This program began in , and more than 200 projects in over 40 countries have been funded at about $1 million. Volunteer Service Grants – Support the international travel of qualified Rotarians and their spouses to provide a needed service or plan a necessary project in a community. This program began in , and more than 200 projects in over 40 countries have been funded at about $1 million.

Educational Programs Ambassadorial Scholarships Ambassadorial Scholarships Group Study Exchange (GSE Group Study Exchange (GSE Rotary Grants for University Teachers Rotary Grants for University Teachers The Rotary Peace and Conflict Studies Program The Rotary Peace and Conflict Studies Program Rotary World Peace Fellowships Rotary World Peace Fellowships

Ambassadorial Scholarships The Foundation sponsors one of the largest international scholarship programs in the world. Scholars study in a different country, where they serve as unofficial ambassadors of goodwill. Since 1947, more than 47,000 scholars from 110 countries have received scholarships of more than $476 million through The Rotary Foundation. The Foundation sponsors one of the largest international scholarship programs in the world. Scholars study in a different country, where they serve as unofficial ambassadors of goodwill. Since 1947, more than 47,000 scholars from 110 countries have received scholarships of more than $476 million through The Rotary Foundation.

Group Study Exchange (GSE) Annual awards are made to paired Rotary districts to cover travel expenses for a team of non-Rotarians from a variety of professions. Rotarian hosts organize a four- to six-week itinerary of vocational, educational, and cultural points of interest. Since 1965, more than 57,000 individuals (almost 12,000 teams) from 100 countries have participated at a cost of more than $92 million Annual awards are made to paired Rotary districts to cover travel expenses for a team of non-Rotarians from a variety of professions. Rotarian hosts organize a four- to six-week itinerary of vocational, educational, and cultural points of interest. Since 1965, more than 57,000 individuals (almost 12,000 teams) from 100 countries have participated at a cost of more than $92 million

Rotary Grants for University Teachers These grants are awarded to university faculty members to teach in a developing nation for 3 to 10 months. Since 1985, more than $4 million in grants has allowed over 430 teachers to share their expertise with a college or university in a developing country. These grants are awarded to university faculty members to teach in a developing nation for 3 to 10 months. Since 1985, more than $4 million in grants has allowed over 430 teachers to share their expertise with a college or university in a developing country.

The Rotary Peace and Conflict Studies Program This program, which began July 2006, provides professionals from around the world the opportunity to be trained in conflict resolution and mediation strategies. The intensive three- month course is housed at the Rotary Center for Peace and Conflict Studies at Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand. This program, which began July 2006, provides professionals from around the world the opportunity to be trained in conflict resolution and mediation strategies. The intensive three- month course is housed at the Rotary Center for Peace and Conflict Studies at Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.

Rotary World Peace Fellowships Each year, up to 60 scholars are sponsored to study at one of the six Rotary Centers for International Studies in peace and conflict resolution for a master’s-level degree. Since the program’s inception in , 233 fellows from 60 countries have participated, funded by awards of almost $14 million through the Foundation. Each year, up to 60 scholars are sponsored to study at one of the six Rotary Centers for International Studies in peace and conflict resolution for a master’s-level degree. Since the program’s inception in , 233 fellows from 60 countries have participated, funded by awards of almost $14 million through the Foundation.

Fund Development Three Main Fund Directives Three Main Fund Directives Annual Programs Fund Annual Programs Fund Permanent Fund Permanent Fund Polio Plus Fund Polio Plus Fund

Annual Programs Fund Contributions to the Annual Programs Fund through the Every Rotarian, Every Year (EREY) initiative are the primary source of funding for Foundation programs, which cover more than 160 countries and geographical areas on seven continents. Contributions to the Annual Programs Fund through the Every Rotarian, Every Year (EREY) initiative are the primary source of funding for Foundation programs, which cover more than 160 countries and geographical areas on seven continents.

Every Rotarian Every Year : Outstanding district participants in EREY (interim average donation per capita) : Outstanding district participants in EREY (interim average donation per capita) District 4420 (Brazil): US$ District 4420 (Brazil): US$ District 3750 (Korea): US$ District 3750 (Korea): US$ District 3450 (Hong Kong; Macau, Mongolia)US$ District 3450 (Hong Kong; Macau, Mongolia)US$264.53

Permanent Fund We invite you to give a gift that will go beyond your lifetime: a donation to The Rotary Foundation’s endowment, the Permanent Fund. This fund enables individuals to combine their gifts into a significant force to address the world’s greatest needs for generations to come. We invite you to give a gift that will go beyond your lifetime: a donation to The Rotary Foundation’s endowment, the Permanent Fund. This fund enables individuals to combine their gifts into a significant force to address the world’s greatest needs for generations to come.

Permanent Fund The initial target of US$200 million for the Permanent Fund was met in 2005, six years ahead of schedule. The next target is $1 billion by The initial target of US$200 million for the Permanent Fund was met in 2005, six years ahead of schedule. The next target is $1 billion by In a Rotary year, about $4.5 million from the Permanent Fund is made available to support Foundation programs. In a Rotary year, about $4.5 million from the Permanent Fund is made available to support Foundation programs.

Polio Plus Fund S ince the PolioPlus program’s inception in 1985, more than two billion children have received oral polio vaccine. But Rotary’s work is not done: The disease has not yet been eradicated. As of June 2007, Rotary had committed nearly US$620 million to global polio eradication. Each year, it spends about $33 million toward the effort. S ince the PolioPlus program’s inception in 1985, more than two billion children have received oral polio vaccine. But Rotary’s work is not done: The disease has not yet been eradicated. As of June 2007, Rotary had committed nearly US$620 million to global polio eradication. Each year, it spends about $33 million toward the effort.PolioPlus

Individual Recognition Sustaining Member Sustaining Member Anyone who contributes US$100 or more per year to the Annual Programs Fund is automatically recognized as a Rotary Foundation Sustaining Member. Anyone who contributes US$100 or more per year to the Annual Programs Fund is automatically recognized as a Rotary Foundation Sustaining Member.Annual Programs FundAnnual Programs Fund Sustaining Members are critical to the Foundation. If every club member contributed $100 every year, Rotary could nearly double its efforts to help needy people worldwide and support the continued growth of its programs Sustaining Members are critical to the Foundation. If every club member contributed $100 every year, Rotary could nearly double its efforts to help needy people worldwide and support the continued growth of its programs

Individual Recognition Paul Harris Fellow Paul Harris Fellow Anyone who contributes $1,000 or more to the Annual Programs Fund or has that amount contributed in their name may become a Paul Harris Fellow. Anyone who contributes $1,000 or more to the Annual Programs Fund or has that amount contributed in their name may become a Paul Harris Fellow.Paul Harris FellowPaul Harris Fellow

Individual Recognition Benefactor Benefactor You may become a Benefactor by making the Permanent Fund a beneficiary in your estate plans or by donating $1,000 or more to the fund outright You may become a Benefactor by making the Permanent Fund a beneficiary in your estate plans or by donating $1,000 or more to the fund outrightBenefactor Permanent FundBenefactor Permanent Fund

Individual Recognition Bequest Society Bequest Society 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. 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.

Individual Recognition Major Donor Major Donor The Rotary Foundation recognizes couples or individuals whose combined personal outright or cumulative giving has reached $10,000. All outright contributions made to the Foundation are included in this total, regardless of the gift designation. The Rotary Foundation recognizes couples or individuals whose combined personal outright or cumulative giving has reached $10,000. All outright contributions made to the Foundation are included in this total, regardless of the gift designation.

Share Foundation program awards are distributed worldwide through the SHARE system. Contributions to The Rotary Foundation are transformed into Ambassadorial Scholarships, Group Study Exchanges, Matching Grants, and more. At the end of every Rotary year, 50 percent of each district's donations to the Annual Programs Fund are credited to their District Designated Fund (DDF); the other 50 percent is credited to the World Fund Foundation program awards are distributed worldwide through the SHARE system. Contributions to The Rotary Foundation are transformed into Ambassadorial Scholarships, Group Study Exchanges, Matching Grants, and more. At the end of every Rotary year, 50 percent of each district's donations to the Annual Programs Fund are credited to their District Designated Fund (DDF); the other 50 percent is credited to the World FundAmbassadorial ScholarshipsGroup Study ExchangesMatching GrantsAmbassadorial ScholarshipsGroup Study ExchangesMatching Grants

Rotary Foundation So what can we do? Our District goal is $100 US for every Rotarian member.

Rotary Foundation Remember the three outstanding districts Remember the three outstanding districts Last year our Club averaged $29.35 per Rotarian or only 30% of our goal. Last year our Club averaged $29.35 per Rotarian or only 30% of our goal. One club in the District contributed $387 per Seven clubs were over $200 with a district average contribution of $125. per Rotarian

Rotary Foundation Again,What Can We Do? Again,What Can We Do? Monthly Automatic Deduction. Annual Gifts Planned Giving

EREY Every Rotarian Every Year Makes it happen