MORE ABOUT THE ROTARY FOUNDATION - POINTS EARNED

 

UNDERSTANDING FOUNDATION RECOGNITION POINTS

What are Foundation recognition points and how are they accumulated?

Foundation recognition points are awarded to donors who contribute to The Rotary Foundation through the Annual Programs Fund or PolioPlus, or as a sponsor portion to a Foundation grant. Donors receive one Foundation recognition point for every U.S. dollar contributed to these funds. Contributions to the Permanent Fund are not eligible.

Donors can extend Foundation recognition points to others to help them become or to name them as a Paul Harris Fellow or Multiple Paul Harris Fellow. Foundation recognition points belong to the original donor until the donor’s death, or until the donor uses the points (the surviving spouse of a Major Donor may also use the points).

How do you transfer Foundation recognition points?

A minimum of 100 Foundation recognition points must be transferred at a time, and an authorizing signature is required when completing the Recognition and Transfer Request.

  •  Individual donors are the only ones authorized to transfer Foundation recognition points from their individual account.

  •  Club presidents are the only ones authorized to transfer Foundation recognition points from the club’s account.

  •  District governors are the only ones authorized to transfer Foundation recognition points from the district account.

    Foundation recognition points may not be transferred from individuals to a club or district.

    Can Foundation recognition points of deceased Rotarians be transferred?

    No. Foundation recognition points of deceased Rotarians expire unless the deceased is a Major Donor, in which case, the spouse/partner maintains control of the Foundation recognition points during their lifetime.

    Can a business or organization become a Paul Harris Fellow?

    No. Paul Harris Fellow awards are issued only to individuals. However, businesses and organizations can be recognized for contributions of US$1,000 or more with a Certificate of Appreciation.

    Can someone deceased become a Paul Harris Fellow?

    Yes. A donor can recognize a deceased individual by requesting a Memorial Paul Harris Fellow.

  1. Do Foundation recognition points count toward Major Donor recognition?

    No. Only cumulative personal outright contributions count toward Major Donor recognition.

    What report tracks Foundation recognition points?
    Through Member Access, your club and district leadership can view the Club Recognition Summary, which provides the recognition amount, Foundation recognition points, current Paul Harris Fellow level, and date that Paul Harris Fellow level was achieved.

Through Member Access, you can view your personal contribution history, recognition amount, and available Foundation recognition points. You can request a copy of your Donor History Report from the Foundation at contact.center@rotary.org.