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Dear Fellow Rotarians,
Rotary Foundation is the best
steward for your money. Here’s why.
In 2016, The Rotary Foundation received the highest
possible score from Charity Navigator – 100 of 100 points
– for its strong financial health and commitment to accountability
and transparency.
It was the ninth straight year the Foundation earned
a four-star rating from the independent evaluator of charities across
the U.S., a distinction only 1 percent of charities have attained.
The Association of Fundraising Professionals likewise
named the Foundation the World’s Outstanding Foundation for
2016, an award previously given to other familiar names such as
Kellogg and MacArthur.
These organizations agree: When you donate to The Rotary Foundation,
you’re investing wisely. We followed your money from start
to finish to discover how the Foundation ensures that your gift
makes an impact for years to come.
Directing your donation
There’s a reason Rotarians donate to The Rotary
Foundation: It’s a simple way to achieve your philanthropic
goals-whether it’s supporting clean water, eradication of
polio, or particular global grant.
“Even the smallest of gifts can be donated to
a specific fund – a global grant, polio, or an area of focus
within the World Fund,” says April Jensen, a member of the
Rotary Club of Evanston, Illinois, USA, who works in fund development
for the Foundation. You can also leave your gift unrestricted so
that the Foundation has the flexibility to use the money where it
is needed most.
Do you ever wish you could set up a scholarship
or your own family’s foundation but don’t want the headache
of administering it? Let The Rotary Foundation handle it. When you
make a gift over $25,000, you will receive personalized reports
detailing the projects you are supporting. You can make your gift
in the way that suits your financial situation best – such
as cash, stocks, or bequests.
Investing your money
In 2015-16, 91 percent of the money the Foundation
spent went to programs and grants, with only 9 percent of expenses
going toward administration. How does the Foundation make sure that
the bulk of your donation supports the sustainable programs you
want it to?
“To ensure that the funds for the project are
there when needed,” says past Rotary International President
Ron D. Burton, chair of the Foundation’s Investment Committee,
“all contributions to the Foundation’s Annual Fund are
invested for three years.”
The Investment Committee includes three Foundation
trustees and six Rotarians who are professionals in the field, who
make sure that your money is invested responsibly during this period.
When the three years is up, the investment earnings on your gift
go toward the operating expenses of the Foundation. “I
don’t know of any other organization like ours that has a
system like this,” Jensen says. “It’s brilliant.”.........
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