Rotary International
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What it says it does
See schedule O.
- Income
- $389,073
- Spending
- $419,217
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 25
Source: Form 990 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 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 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 (4)
- $34,594 spent. Exposure to different cultures ranks as one of the most powerful ways to promote international understanding and peace. The rotary youth exchange program provides thousands of young students with the opportunity to meet people from other countries and experience new cultures, planting the seeds for a lifetime of understanding. The program offers numerous benefits to its young participants and their rotarian hosts and mentors, as well as to the community at large. Through youth exchange, students learn firsthand about all aspects of life in another country. As their concept of the world expands, they mature and develop a deeper understanding of themselves. Immersion in another countrys educational system enhances their academic and personal growth, host clubs and families and the entire community are enriched by extended, friendly contact with someone form a different culture.
- $2,973 spent. The purpose of the District Conference is to advance the object of Rotary through fellowship, inspirational addresses, and the discussion of matters of importance to Rotary International. The conferences showcase rotary programs and successful district and club activities. For rotarians, the conference is an inspirational celebration and an opportunity to enjoy fellowship.
- $12,684 spent. To give post-secondary school vocational educational opportunities to those deserving encourage careers in vocational and technical skills foster the idea of service through vocational training develop marketable skills in trades and professions and provide funds to finance qualified and outstanding students to pursue these careers
- Program Service Expenses 291,585, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 116,800 District grants paid, RYLA, District Assembly, Fall/Summit, PETS, International Convention, Foundation Dinner and other miscellaneous
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
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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