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Rotary International

EIN 36-3986051 · Bethlehem, PA

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What it says it does

OPERATIONS AND SUPPORT OF ROTARY CLUB'S WITHIN THE DISTRICT AND SUPPORT OF THE DISTRICT FOUNDATION.

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

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

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

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

Programs described in its return (3)

$225,464 spent. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATIONS INCLUDING EXPENSES TO ASSIST MEMBER CLUBS IN ACHIEVING OVERALL GOALS OF ROTARY FOR THE PROGRAM YEAR AND MEMBER EVENTS.
$37,142 spent. CAMP NEIDIG IS A PROGRAM SPONSORED BY THE ROTARY CLUBS IN THE ROTARY DISTRICT 7430 (SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA). ITS PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE, WORK, AND SOCIALIZE TOGETHER IN A DYNAMIC LEADERSHIP ENVIRONMENT.
$81,744 spent. ROTARY YOUTH PROGRAMS:YOUTH EXCHANGE- SPECIAL ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH PROGRAMS AND GROUP STUDY EXCHANGE IN ORDER TO PROMOTE PEACE ANDUNDERSTANDING. STEM YEA - WE ARE COMMITTED TO DELIVER AN IMMERSIVE STEM CURRICULUM THAT SPARKS INTELLECTUAL CURIOSITY AND A LOVE OF LIFELONG LEARNING. STEM IS CRITICAL TO BUILDING A MORE SECURE FUTURE BASED ON SCIENCE, HUMANITY, AND UNDERSTANDING COMMENSURATE WITH ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRINCIPLES.

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

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 November 6, 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 November 4, 2026.

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