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The Rotary Foundation Of Rotary

Private foundation ILEIN 36-3245072

The Rotary Foundation Of Rotary is a grantmaker based in IL (EIN 36-3245072). Its most recent IRS filing reports about $26M in grants paid across 325 awards in 2024. Its largest giving areas are Community Development, Education, Healthcare. This profile is built from public IRS giving history — it reflects what the funder has actually funded, not an open call for proposals.

$26M
Grants paid (FY2024)
325
Grants awarded
$78K
Avg grant
$44K
Median grant
Community DevelopmentEducationHealthcareEnvironmentHuman ServicesArts Culture

Funding capacity & financials (FY2024)

From The Rotary Foundation Of Rotary's IRS Form 990. Assets show capacity; the giving rate shows how actively they deploy it (a private foundation must pay out ~5%/yr) — useful for sizing your ask.

$1.7B
Total assets (capacity)
1.5% of assets
Annual giving rate
$463M
Total revenue

Leadership & board

Officers, directors & key staff from The Rotary Foundation Of Rotary's IRS Form 990 (Part VII).

Eric Jones
CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER
$355K
Eric C Schmelling
CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER
$261K
John Hewko
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
$235K
Michael Patock
INVESTMENT OFFICER
$209K
Jonathan South
INVESTMENT OFFICER
$195K
Julie Burke
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
$174K
Michele Berg
DEPUTY GENERAL SECRETARY
$138K
Kristopher Newbauer
CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
$129K
Paul Haisman
CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
$129K
Anand Ramakrishnan End 1223
DIR ENTERPRISE ARCHITECHTURE & DATA ENG
$103K
Cris Downey
DIRECTOR - TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
$90K
James Barnes End 1023
CHIEF PROGRAMS & MEMBER SERVICES OFFICER
$74K

Who does the The Rotary Foundation Of Rotary fund?

The The Rotary Foundation Of Rotary is a private foundation that awards grants nationally (and, in some cases, internationally). According to its most recent IRS Form 990-PF filing (FY2024), it paid about $26M across 325 grants, concentrated in Community Development, Education, Healthcare and Environment.

What types of organizations does the The Rotary Foundation Of Rotary fund?

The The Rotary Foundation Of Rotary's recent grants went to nonprofits and institutions working in Community Development, Education, Healthcare and Environment. Recent recipients include Serving Hands International, Eternal Word Television Network, Life Perspectives. Because giving is reported in aggregate on the 990-PF, the best signal of fit is the funder's giving history below.

How much does the The Rotary Foundation Of Rotary give, and what is a typical grant?

In FY2024, the The Rotary Foundation Of Rotary awarded about $26M across 325 grants — an average grant of about $78K and a median of about $44K.

Where does the The Rotary Foundation Of Rotary award grants?

The The Rotary Foundation Of Rotary awards grants nationally (and, in some cases, internationally), based on the locations of the recipient organizations in its 990-PF giving records.

Does The Rotary Foundation Of Rotary accept unsolicited grant applications?

GrantSonar has no verified information on whether The Rotary Foundation Of Rotary accepts unsolicited applications or has an open application cycle. This profile is built from IRS giving records, which show past grants, not current application rules. Check The Rotary Foundation Of Rotary's own website or its latest IRS filing before reaching out.

Who are recent The Rotary Foundation Of Rotary grant recipients?

Recent The Rotary Foundation Of Rotary grant recipients include Serving Hands International ($2.2M); Eternal Word Television Network ($1.5M); Life Perspectives ($1.4M); Susan B Anthony List INC Education Fund ($1.3M); Cristo Rey San Diego High School ($1.0M); Heights Ellis County Advocacy Center INC ($1.0M). The full recipient list and giving history are available on GrantSonar.

Past The Rotary Foundation Of Rotary grant recipients

GrantSonar holds 1,219 itemized recipient records for the The Rotary Foundation Of Rotary from its IRS filings. The 25 largest are listed, with the fiscal year and the purpose the filing states. The full list is on GrantSonar.

RecipientAmountYearPurpose
Serving Hands InternationalCA$2.2M2023ECON. AND COMMUNITY DEVELOP.-HUMANITARIAN-DAF
Eternal Word Television NetworkAL$1.5M2024ECON. AND COMMUNITY DEVELOP.-SCHOLARSHIP-DAF
Life PerspectivesCA$1.4M2023ECON. AND COMMUNITY DEVELOP.-HUMANITARIAN-DAF
Susan B Anthony List INC Education FundVA$1.3M2024MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH-HUMANITARIAN-DAF
Cristo Rey San Diego High SchoolCA$1.0M2024ECON. AND COMMUNITY DEVELOP.-HUMANITARIAN-DAF
Heights Ellis County Advocacy Center INCTX$1.0M2022ECON. AND COMMUNITY DEVELOP.-HUMANITARIAN-DAF
Heights Ellis County Advocacy Center INCTX$1.0M2022ECON. AND COMMUNITY DEVELOP.-HUMANITARIAN-DAF
Vanguard CharitableRI$950K2022ECON. AND COMMUNITY DEVELOP.-HUMANITARIAN-DAF
Vanguard CharitableRI$950K2022ECON. AND COMMUNITY DEVELOP.-HUMANITARIAN-DAF
Duke UniversityNC$686K2024PEACE AND CONFL. PREV./RESOLUTION-SCHOLARSHIP
Hanwash INCFL$680K2024WATER AND SANITATION-HUMANITARIAN-DAF
Magis InstituteCA$600K2024BASIC EDUCATION AND LITERACY-HUMANITARIAN-DAF
Serving Hands InternationalCA$500K2022ECON. AND COMMUNITY DEVELOP.-HUMANITARIAN-DAF
Serving Hands InternationalCA$500K2022ECON. AND COMMUNITY DEVELOP.-HUMANITARIAN-DAF
Katie & Thomas Haynes Memorial Educational FundCA$500K2023BASIC EDUCATION AND LITERACY-HUMANITARIAN-DAF
Franciscan University Of SteubenvilleOH$500K2024BASIC EDUCATION AND LITERACY-SCHOLARSHIP-DAF
Whispering Winds Catholic Conference Center INCCA$500K2024ECON. AND COMMUNITY DEVELOP.-HUMANITARIAN-DAF
Sharp Healthcare FoundationCA$360K2024DISEASE PREV. AND TREATMENT-HUMANITARIAN-DAF
Sharp Healthcare FoundationCA$360K2022DISEASE PREV. AND TREATMENT-HUMANITARIAN-DAF
Sharp Healthcare FoundationCA$360K2023DISEASE PREV. AND TREATMENT-HUMANITARIAN-DAF
Sharp Healthcare FoundationCA$360K2022DISEASE PREV. AND TREATMENT-HUMANITARIAN-DAF
Life PerspectivesCA$354K2024ECON. AND COMMUNITY DEVELOP.-HUMANITARIAN-DAF
Rotary Club Of Key BiscayneFL$336K2023DISEASE PREV. AND TREATMENT-HUMANITARIAN
Vanguard CharitableRI$335K2023ECON. AND COMMUNITY DEVELOP.-HUMANITARIAN-DAF
Pikes Peak Area Rotary EndowmentCO$313K2024ECON. AND COMMUNITY DEVELOP.-HUMANITARIAN-DAF

Markdown version of this recipient history, for citation and LLM retrieval.

Based on the The Rotary Foundation Of Rotary's public IRS Form 990-PF filings (most recent: FY2024). 990 data reflects giving history and typically lags 1–2 years; it is not an open call for proposals. Always confirm the funder's current guidelines before applying.

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