The income generated by the Permanent Fund gifts is aplied annually or as determined by the terms of the gift to support Foundation programs. The principal of the Permanent Fund is never spent, which assures donors that their gifts will work in perpetuity. Only 3 percent of revenues were spent on general adminstration in 93-94 and 9 percent for fund development. In addition, districts have a voice in how the Foundation funds are spent through the allocation of their District Designated Funds. Contributions can be sent to the RI Service Center or RI fiscal agent serving your district.
Gifts can be cash and other assets, as well as planned gifts.
Unless otherwise indicated, planned gifts are placed in the Permanent Fund. Outright testamentary gifts or bequests, and life income gifts. Many companies throughout the world match charitable donations by employees, retired employees, and spouses of employees. To find out if your company has a program which will match gifts to the Rotary Foundation and to obtain the necessary forms, contact your company's personnel office. Paul Harris Fellow recognition which is given upon request, was created in memory of the founder of Rotary as a way to show appreciation for contributions to the Foundation's humanitarian and educational programs.