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Rotary International

EIN 33-0217240 · Orange, CA

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Service Above SelfRotary is an organization of business and professional persons united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations and help build goodwill and peace in the world.Rotary is the worlds first service club. Rotarians carry out a variety of humanitarian, educational, and cultural exchange programs. Since its founding in 1905, Rotary has grown to include some 1.2 million service-minded men and women belonging to more than 30,000 Rotary clubs in 166 countries in the world. Rotarians meet weekly for fellowship and interesting and informative programs dealing with topics of local and global importance. Membership reflects a cross-section of community representation. Rotary is widely regarded as the worlds largest private provider of international educational scholarships. The Rotary Foundation provides each year some $90 million for international scholarships, cultural exchanges, and humanitarian projects that improve the qualit

Income
$48,913
Spending
$31,853

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $4,100 spent. INTERNATIONAL SERVICE:MEAL PACKAGING WITH RISE AGAINST HUNGERRise Against Hunger - Rise Against Hunger meal packaging event is a hands-on way to help combat global hunger. Rotarians and volunteers come together to assemble nutritious, shelf-stable meals that are distributed to communities in need around the world.
  2. $4,000 spent. NEW GENERATIONS SERVICESCHOLARSHIPSNew Generation Service Scholarships Orange Plaza Rotary Club provides scholarship awards to high school students to help play a vital role in supporting education and empowering future leaders. These scholarships recognize academic achievement, leadership, and community service, helping students pursue higher education who might otherwise face financial barriers.
  3. $3,300 spent. NEW GENERATIONS SERVICEROTARY YOURH LEADERSHIP AWARDS(RYLA)Rotary Youth Leadership Awards - RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) camp is a transformative leadership experience for high school students sponsored by Rotary Clubs. It brings together young leaders for a weekend of team-building activities, workshops, and motivational speakers, all designed to develop communication skills, confidence, and a spirit of service. RYLA empowers students to become ethical, responsible leaders in their schools and communities, while also fostering lasting friendships and connections.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.

    The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2026.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 1942.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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