The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International
Rotarians work toward advancing world understanding, goodwill and peace.
The Rotary Foundation Of Rotary
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Rotary is a volunteer organization of 1.2 million business, professional and community leaders united worldwide to provide humanitarian service. The mission is to enable Rotary's members to advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education and the alleviation of poverty. Rotarians lead service programs in their communities and abroad that address today's most pressing challenges while encouraging high ethical standards in their vocations.
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Mission
Rotarians work toward advancing world understanding, goodwill and peace.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar international in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 7 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 7 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds 12 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 12,908 international charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 87 places it in the top 1% of the 25,023 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (12 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Rotary Foundation of Rotary International is a registered international nonprofit based in Evanston, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1983 and has been operating for 43 years. Its EIN is 363245072. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 87/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $463M in annual revenue. 153 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 363245072. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 86% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.
The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International is located in Evanston, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1983 and has been active for 43 years.
Based on official tax filings, The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International has $463M in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 75% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International is classified as an International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $463M in annual revenue. The organization has 153 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 86% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Rotary is a volunteer organization of 1.2 million business, professional and community leaders united worldwide to provide humanitarian service. The mission is to enable Rotary's members to advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education and the alleviation of poverty. Rotarians lead service programs in their communities and abroad that address today's most pressing challenges while encouraging high ethical standards in their vocations. The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1983.
Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $463M is well above the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 363245072, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
THE ROTARY FOUNDATION OF ROTARY INTERNATIONAL is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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9 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Deloitte, Rotary Celebrate IWD With Students - The Guardian Nigeria News
Rotary International governor from Sherwood strives for diversity - The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Rotary Roundup: Service Above Self in the New Year - Cross Timbers Gazette
Nigeria’s Yinka Babalola emerges Rotary International President-elect - Tribune Online
Charuchandra Shrotri elected as District Governor of Rotary-3131 - Punekar News
Rotary International, an economic anchor for Evanston - Evanston RoundTable
First Woman Rotary International President Jennifer Jones Visits Uganda - SoftPower News
UNICEF, Rotary International partner to deliver critical lifesaving supplies to families impacted by crisis - Daily FT
Carr visits Clinton Rotary - Sampson Independent
Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 153 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
- Supplementary verification
- Wikidata structured data
- Supplementary verification
- GlobalGiving partner directory
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 153 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1983
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International
- What is The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International?
- The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Evanston, United States. Rotary is a volunteer organization of 1.2 million business, professional and community leaders united worldwide to provide humanitarian service. The mission is to enable Rotary's members to advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education and the alleviation of poverty. Rotarians lead service programs in their communities and abroad that address today's most pressing challenges while encouraging high ethical standards in their vocations.
- When was The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International founded?
- The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International was founded in 1983.
- Who leads The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International?
- Julie Burke serves as CFO.
- Where is The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International located?
- Headquartered in Evanston, IL, United States. The charity operates in 197 countries.
- What is The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100M-$1B. 86% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International trustworthy?
- The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 363245072.
- What is The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International's website?
- http://www.rotary.org