The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2024–2026
Total received
$130.8M
Foundation funders
185
Grants recorded
200
Years covered
2024–2026
Who funds The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International?
The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International is funded by 185 grantmakers, led by Gates Foundation ($126.0M), Chuck and Dee Howey Family Foundation ($585K), The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc ($486K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $130.8M in grants to The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International between 2024–2026.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2024 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $121K (2026) to $126.0M (2024). In 2026 it made 11 grants totaling $121K.
What grants has The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Fort Mill Rotary Club Foundation | To enable rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty | $40,095 |
| 2026 | Rotary Club of Annapolis Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,300 |
| 2026 | T Rowe Price Program for Charitable Giving Inc | MULTIPLE | $17,650 |
| 2026 | The Cape Coral Rotary Foundation Inc | — | $10,600 |
| 2026 | Rotary District 5000 Foundation | To support recipient's charitable programs. | $10,587 |
| 2026 | Madison Rotary Club Foundation Inc | To fund TRF's programs and operations with donations from Madison Rotary ($1,778) and its members ($4,125). | $5,903 |
| 2026 | Woodland Hills Rotary Club Foundation | IMPROVEMENTS MENTAL HEALTH | $5,490 |
| 2026 | Rotary International | International Goodwill Paul Harris | $4,581 |
| 2026 | Midlothian Rotary Club | UNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION | $4,087 |
| 2026 | Goddard Family Foundation | TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR PEOPLE | $1,000 |
| 2026 | Charles B Sweatt Foundation Wells Fargo DBA | GENERAL OPERATING | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Chuck and Dee Howey Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $585,000 |
| 2025 | The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc | Q11 SINGLE ORGANIZATION SUPPORT | $486,250 |
| 2025 | The Chantal and Tommy Bagwell Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $400,000 |
| 2025 | Rotary International 7570 District | TO PROVIDE HUMANITARIAN SERVICES, ENCOURAGE ETHICAL STANDARDS, AND BUILD PEACE AND GOODWILL | $333,912 |
| 2025 | Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | MULTIPLE GRANTS FOR MULTIPLE PURPOSES | $180,131 |
| 2025 | Communitygiving | GEN/OPER SUPPORT | $160,773 |
| 2025 | Om Charitable Tr of USA | — | $126,708 |
| 2025 | Alden Buerge Irr Tr FBO Rotary Fdn | GENERAL OPERATING | $116,312 |
| 2025 | Mads Engelstoft Foundation | General Assistance | $100,000 |
| 2025 | The Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS & OTHER STUDENT SVC | $100,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $94,900 |
| 2025 | Rotary International | POLIOPLUS FUND | $76,990 |
| 2025 | Fort Mill Rotary Club Foundation | To enable rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty | $55,044 |
| 2025 | Rotary International | support foundation | $51,070 |
| 2025 | The Gamboa-Kwitek Foundation | GENERAL | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Shackleford Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $50,000 |
| 2025 | The Martha And Wilton Looney | To Provide Financial Assistance For Exempt Activities | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Los Gatos Rotary Charities Foundation | PLEDGES TO FOUNDATION FOR HUMANITARIAN, EDUCATIONAL, AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMS | $48,311 |
| 2025 | Rotary District 6460 | advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace by improving health, providing quality education, improving the environment and the alleviation of poverty | $46,496 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International?
The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International is funded by 185 grantmakers, led by Gates Foundation ($126.0M), Chuck and Dee Howey Family Foundation ($585K), The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc ($486K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $130.8M in grants to The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International between 2024–2026.
Who is The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International's largest funder?
Gates Foundation is the largest recorded funder of The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International, with $126.0M across 2 grants (2024).
How much grant funding has The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International received?
IRS 990 filings record $130.8M in grants to The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International across 200 grants from 185 funders between 2024–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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