Recognition
The Foundation honours the people and clubs whose generosity makes its work possible — from a first $100 sustaining gift to the Arch Klumph Society's perpetual donors.
Every gift counted, every donor honoured
Foundation recognition is structured to honour both individual donors and the clubs they belong to. Recognition is cumulative — your gifts to the Annual Fund, PolioPlus, the Disaster Response Fund, and approved global grants all build toward higher recognition levels.
For people who give
Sustaining Member
$100/year to the Annual Fund. A sustaining-member sticker celebrates ongoing support, and the gift counts toward Paul Harris Fellow.
Paul Harris Fellow
$1,000 cumulatively to the Annual Fund, PolioPlus, the Disaster Response Fund, or approved global grants. Recognition: certificate and pin.
Multiple Paul Harris Fellow
Each subsequent $1,000 milestone earns a pin set with sapphires (+1 to +5) and rubies (+6 to +8).
Paul Harris Society
$1,000 each Rotary year to Annual Fund-SHARE, World Fund, areas of focus, PolioPlus, the Disaster Response Fund, or approved global grants. Chevron pin and certificate.
Reaching $10,000 cumulatively
Major Donors are individuals or couples whose combined giving has reached $10,000. This level can only be achieved through personal contributions — recognition points do not count.
| Level | Cumulative giving |
|---|---|
| Level 1 | $10,000 to $24,999 |
| Level 2 | $25,000 to $49,999 |
| Level 3 | $50,000 to $99,999 |
| Level 4 | $100,000 to $249,999 |
$250,000 and above
The Arch Klumph Society honours individuals or couples whose personal giving has reached $250,000. Members are featured in the Arch Klumph Gallery on the 17th floor of Rotary International World Headquarters in Evanston.
- Trustees Circle — $250,000 to $499,999
- Chair’s Circle — $500,000 to $999,999
- Foundation Circle — $1 million to $2,499,999
- Platinum Trustees Circle — $2.5 million to $4,999,999
- Platinum Chair’s Circle — $5 million to $9,999,999
- Platinum Foundation Circle — $10 million and above
Benefactors, Bequest Society, Legacy Society
For donors whose gifts to the Endowment will fund Rotary in perpetuity.
Benefactor
An outright gift of $1,000+ to the Endowment, or a future commitment of $1,000+. Recognised with a certificate and insignia worn with a Rotary or PHF pin.
Bequest Society
For commitments of $10,000+ in your estate plans. Tiered benefits at $25k, $50k, $100k, $250k, and $500k — including named endowed funds and posthumous Arch Klumph recognition.
Legacy Society
For documented future gifts of $1 million or more. Listed in Rotary’s annual report, with invitations to exclusive Foundation events worldwide.
Banners earned, year on year
Clubs earn annual banners through Foundation giving. The Club Foundation Banner Report tracks progress in real time and the district governor receives banners to award after the Rotary year ends on 30 June.
- 100% Foundation Giving Club — $100 average per-capita giving and 100% participation, with every member contributing at least $25.
- Every Rotarian, Every Year Club — $100 per-capita Annual Fund giving, with every member personally contributing at least $25 to the Annual Fund.
- 100% Paul Harris Fellow Club — every dues-paying member is a Paul Harris Fellow at the time the district governor requests recognition.
- 100% Paul Harris Society Club — every member contributes at least $1,000 during the year to qualifying funds.
- Top Three Per Capita in Annual Fund Giving — the three highest-giving clubs in each district (minimum $50 per-capita).
- Rotary’s Promise Club — 100% of members support the Endowment with $1,000+ outright or commitment.
- End Polio Now: Countdown to History — clubs contributing $1,500+ annually to PolioPlus.
- Rotaract Giving Certificate — Rotaract clubs contributing at least $100 annually.
Your giving history, in one place.
Sign in to My Rotary to access your personal Donor History Report — a complete record of contributions, transfers, commitments, and recognition.