About Rotary

The Rotary Foundation

The Rotary Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation, supported solely by voluntary contributions from Rotarians and friends of the Foundation who share its vision of a better world. It is registered in the USA as an International Charitable Trust. 2017 marks the 100 year anniversay of the Foundation.
 
The mission of The Rotary Foundation is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty. Its motto is simply “Doing Good in the World”.

The Rotary Foundation In Our District

The Foundation is active in our region and helps support several causes throughout the lower North Island.

The Rotary Foundation Globally

 
Today the fund is almost US$1 billion. Its unique funding model provides for a perpetual capital resource which annually funds thousands of club projects all over the world through Rotary District and Global grants.