Paul Harris
Paul Harris was the founder of Rotary, establishing the first club in 1905 to promote fellowship among professionals. He led its expansion nationally and internationally, shaping Rotary into a global service organization. Even after stepping back, he remained its ambassador. His legacy continues through The Rotary Foundation’s charitable work.
Rotary Foundation Sustaining Member
When you give $100 or more per year to the Annual Fund.
Benefactor
When you include the Endowment Fund as a beneficiary of $1,000 or more in your estate plans or when you donate $1,000 or more to the fund outright. Benefactors receive a certificate and insignia to wear with a Rotary or Paul Harris Fellow pin.
Paul Harris Fellow
When you give $1,000 or more to the Annual Fund, PolioPlus, or an approved Foundation grant. To recognize someone else as a Paul Harris Fellow, you can give that amount in their name.
The Paul Harris Society
The Paul Harris Society recognizes Rotarians and friends of The Rotary Foundation who annually contribute US$1,000 or more to the Annual Programs Fund, PolioPlus, and PolioPlus Partners, or the Humanitarian Grants Program.
Multiple Paul Harris Fellow
When you give additional gifts of $1,000 or more to the Annual Fund, PolioPlus, or an approved Foundation grant.
Bequest Society
When you make a commitment for future gifts of $10,000 or more to The Rotary Foundation, you’ll be invited to join the Bequest Society.
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Major Donor
When your cumulative donations reach $10,000. Major Donors can choose to receive a crystal recognition piece and a Major Donor lapel pin or pendant.
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Arch Klumph Society
When your cumulative donations reach $250,000. Recognition includes an induction ceremony and your picture and biography in the Arch Klumph Society interactive gallery at the Rotary International headquarters in Evanston, Illinois, USA
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Legacy Society
When you promise a gift of $1 million or more to the Endowment, you’ll be listed in Rotary’s annual report and invited to exclusive Rotary International and Foundation events.
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Arch Klumph Society
When your cumulative donations reach $250,000. Recognition includes an induction ceremony and your picture and biography in the Arch Klumph Society interactive gallery at the Rotary International headquarters in Evanston, Illinois, USA
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Giving & Recognition Downloads
TRF – Charitable IRA Gifts (748 KB) The Rotary Foundation Resources (257 KB) Bequest Society Brochure (365 KB) How to Donate PH Points (69 KB) IRA-Rollover Form (251 KB) Paul Harris Society Brochure (350 KB) Paul Harris Society Form (433 KB) Recognition Presentation – 100% Paul Harris Fellow Club (110 KB) Recognition Presentation – Benefactor (107 KB) Recognition Presentation – Bequest Society (110 KB) Recognition Presentation – Major Donor (104 KB)
Recognition Presentation – Major Donor (104 KB) Recognition Presentation – Multiple Paul Harris Fellow (115 KB) Recognition Presentation – Paul Harris Fellow (114 KB) Recognition Presentation – Paul Harris Society (112 KB) Rotary Direct Form (2487 KB)
Rotary Direct Presentation (7713 KB) Rotary Giving Works (1581 KB) The Rotary Foundation Contribution Form (212 KB) The Rotary Foundation Multiple Donor Form (173 KB) TRF Contribution Recognition Reports Guide (375 KB) TRF Donor Advised Fund (83 KB)
