The Rotary Foundation

Nov 04, 2025 12:00 PM

Cindy Hand, Foundation Chair

The Rotary Foundation (TRF) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation that transforms donations into life-changing projects around the world. All contributions made to TRF are tracked and accumulated by Rotary International. Members can write a check made payable to The Rotary Foundation and Cindy Hand, our Foundation Chair, will mail it in. Or, if you prefer an easier, more direct way to donate, go online at rotary.org or and enroll in Rotary Direct https://my.rotary.org/en/rotary-direct, our Foundation's recurring giving program. Rotary Direct makes giving easy, fast, and secure. You can schedule a monthly, quarterly, or annual donation that empowers Rotarians to change lives in communities around the world.

Anyone who contributes $100 or more per year to The Rotary Foundation is recognized as a Sustaining Member. As an added incentive for our club members, anyone who contributes $100 or more during the Rotary year (July 1–June 30) will be entered into a drawing to win a week’s stay at the Bowles’ Colorado house! Members who contribute $1,000 or more (cumulative) to The Rotary Foundation become Paul Harris Fellows and receive a Paul Harris Fellow pin. Additional $1,000 levels are recognized with corresponding PHF pins.

The Foundation also leads major Rotary efforts such as eradicating polio and promoting peace. Contributions can go into the Annual Fund or be earmarked for PolioPlus.

Another way to support meaningful projects is through our club’s West Wichita Charitable Foundation (WWCF). This 501(c)(3) non-profit helps fund our club’s local service activities and community projects, as well as, several international projects. Contributions made payable to West Wichita Charitable Foundation can be made in any amount, at any time. These gifts are not tracked for Rotary International recognition and are not included in the Bowles’ cabin drawing.

Today, Cindy will share information about The Rotary Foundation.