Rotary International
Rotary International is a private foundation focused on Community and economic development, based in Ellicott City, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $96K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $12K.
Rotary International at a glance
In short: Rotary International gave $12K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $12,300
- -63.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,050
- -50.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $95,528
- -12.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Rotary International funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Columbia Community Care ($5K). Together the top 6 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Rotary International gives
- In 2022 it paid out 172% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2025) to $33K (2024). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia Community Care Columbia, MD | Provide food assistance to those not eligible for grant assistance | $4,500 |
| Howard County Finance Dept Ellicott City, MD | Memorial Bench in City Park | $3,000 |
| Community Action Council of Howard Columbia, MD | Support Early Childhood Education | $2,000 |
| Kenya Connect EIN XXX-XX-XXXX Elkridge, MD | Cultural exchange support education in rural of Kenya counties | $2,000 |
| Howard Eco Works Columbia, MD | Ecological Education and Clean Water Management | $500 |
| Rotary Club of of Columbia Patuxent Ellicott City, MD | Refurbishing homes for disadvantaged persons | $300 |
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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 | $95,528 | $5,498 | $19,078 | $12,300 | 6 | $26,578 | — | — |
| 2024 | $109,108 | $13,157 | $39,145 | $33,250 | 8 | $59,345 | — | — |
| 2023 | $135,096 | $15,048 | $13,466 | — | — | $17,466 | $381 | — |
| 2022 | $132,690 | $9,159 | $8,436 | — | — | $9,681 | $100 | $5,626 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Rotary International is led by Nellie Arrington, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nellie Arrington
President
New on the 2025 filing
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Galleazzi
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Ireland
Secretary
Vice President → President, 2023
President → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2022
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Andy Stewart (2022–2024) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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
How much does Rotary International give each year?
Rotary International gave $12K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $33K across 8 grants.
What is Rotary International's typical grant size?
Rotary International's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,050, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Rotary International give grants?
Rotary International gives mostly in Maryland: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Columbia, MD (3 grants) and Ellicott City, MD (2 grants).
Does Rotary International give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Rotary International's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Rotary International's largest grantees?
Rotary International's largest 2025 grantees include Columbia Community Care ($4,500), Howard County Finance Dept ($3,000) and Community Action Council of Howard ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Rotary International?
Rotary International reported $96K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $5K.
What is Rotary International?
Rotary International is a private foundation focused on Community and economic development, based in Ellicott City, MD. It holds $96K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Rotary International's EIN?
Rotary International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1724300. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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