Rotary International Club of St
Rotary International Club of St is listed in IRS filing data as a private foundation based in St. Petersburg, Florida. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activity as donating money to organizations serving a variety of beneficiaries.
Rotary International Club of St at a glance
In short: Rotary International Club of St gave $27K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Florida. 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $27,200
- -24.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- -34.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,813
- +16.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $715,626
- +1.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Rotary International Club of St
- Review Cycle
- The website’s 2026 application cycle accepted applications beginning March 1, 2026, with applications due electronically by noon on April 1, 2026. This was a past cycle as of September 29, 2026.
- Deadline
- The website’s 2026 application cycle accepted applications beginning March 1, 2026, with applications due…
- Contact
Application contact: Rotary Club Of St Petersburg
Mailing address: 800 2Nd St S, Ste 390, St Petersburg, FL 33701
Phone: (727) 822-3277
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rotary International Club of St funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Children's Dream Fund ($3K). Together the top 10 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 88 grants of 88 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing limits awards to nonprofit organizations in St. Petersburg and gives preference to children’s organizations. The club’s application describes its program as supporting local organizations serving Southern Pinellas and invites South County nonprofits to apply. In 2025, all reported grant dollars went to Florida recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Rotary International Club of St open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 15 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 93% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 37% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 74% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2025) to $43K (2022). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Dream Fund St Petersburg, FL | General Support | $2,500 |
| Clothes for Kids St Petersburg, FL | General Support | $2,500 |
| Dive Care St Petersburg, FL | General Support | $2,500 |
| Parc St Petersburg, FL | General Support | $2,500 |
| Society of St Vincent De Paul St Petersburg, FL | General Support | $2,500 |
| Goodwill Industries - Suncoast Inc St Petersburg, FL | General Support | $2,000 |
| Oakhurst United Methodist Church Seminole, FL | General Support | $2,000 |
| The Gathering of Women Inc St Petersburg, FL | General Support | $2,000 |
| Pinellas Co Pinellas Athletic Leagu St Petersburg, FL | General Support | $1,600 |
| Selah Freedom Sarasota, FL | General Support | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $715,626 | $87,484 | $93,198 | $27,200 | 15 | $27,200 | $42,420 | $36,996 |
| 2024 | $702,386 | $152,934 | $130,778 | $35,900 | 23 | $35,900 | $29,487 | $27,579 |
| 2023 | $680,830 | $105,794 | $136,447 | $38,570 | 21 | $38,570 | $34,662 | $29,034 |
| 2022 | $712,783 | $92,862 | $63,668 | $43,175 | 14 | $43,175 | $33,686 | $37,293 |
| 2021 | $684,466 | $127,446 | $51,117 | $38,225 | 15 | — | $89,875 | $34,186 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rotary International Club of St reported a distributable amount of $37K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It also states that awards are limited to nonprofit organizations in St. Petersburg, with preference for children’s organizations.
The club’s grant application lists child and maternal health, clean water, literacy, combating hunger, youth leadership, and peace and conflict resolution as funding priorities. Recent grants show support for varied local organizations. For example, PARC describes its work as providing services to children and adults with developmental disabilities; Children’s Dream Fund describes its mission as making dreams come true for children with life-threatening illnesses; and Society of St. Vincent de Paul describes its work as clothing, feeding, and caring for people who are homeless or poor. These are the grantees’ own descriptions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $27,200. Grant amounts ranged from $600 to $2,500, with a median of $2,000. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in Florida. Notable awards included $2,500 each to Children’s Dream Fund, Clothes for Kids, DIVE CARE, PARC, and Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Other reported awards included $2,000 to Goodwill Industries - Suncoast and $1,500 to Selah Freedom.
The 2024 filing says applicants should contact the Rotary Club of St. Petersburg with a letter stating the purpose and a copy of their IRS 501(c)(3) designation. It directs applicants to the website for additional information. The club’s application guidelines require 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and a Form 990 filing, and state that 70% of an organization’s revenues must be allocated to program expenses. The application requests a project description, budget, and projected number of people served, along with a 501(c)(3) determination letter, most recent Form 990, board list, most recent financial statement, and audit.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Liz Williams as Acting President; Jim Williams as President Elect; Abdul Hasib Azizi as President Elect-N; Jillian D Doyle as Immediate PA; Bond W Thomas as Secretary; Jill Van Middlesworth as Treasurer; Jeni La Paglia as Sergeant at; and Bob Ross, Craig West, and Phil Graham IV as directors.
Rotary International Club of St is led by Liz Williams, Acting President on the 2025 filing; none of the 15 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Liz Williams
Acting President
New on the 2025 filing
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Ross
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig West
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daysia Klossner
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ebony McNichols
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Beyrouti
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Grant
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phil Graham IV
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Herlehy
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bond W. Thomas
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeni La Paglia
Sergeant at
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill Van Middlesworth
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jillian D. Doyle
Immediate Pa
President → Immediate Pa, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Williams
President Elect
President Elect- → President Elect, 2025
On filings since 2024
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Abdul Hasib Azizi
President Elect-N
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Brian Clark (2024) — Immediate Pa
- Former: Doug Phares (2024) — President El
- Former: Elizabeth Heinkel (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Jill Van Middlesworth-Banks (2021–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Rotary International Club of St
How much does Rotary International Club of St give each year?
Rotary International Club of St gave $27K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $36K across 23 grants.
What is Rotary International Club of St's typical grant size?
Rotary International Club of St's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $1,813, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rotary International Club of St that year got $1K on average.
Where does Rotary International Club of St give grants?
Rotary International Club of St gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St Petersburg, FL (12 grants).
Does Rotary International Club of St give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of Rotary International Club of St's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Rotary International Club of St's largest grantees?
Rotary International Club of St's largest 2025 grantees include Children's Dream Fund ($2,500), Clothes for Kids ($2,500) and Dive Care ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Rotary International Club of St?
Rotary International Club of St reported $716K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $27K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $37K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Rotary International Club of St fund?
The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It also states that awards are limited to nonprofit organizations in St. Petersburg, with preference for children’s organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rotary International Club of St?
Rotary International Club of St has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Rotary International Club of St's EIN?
Rotary International Club of St's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-6134319. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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