Rotary International
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What it says it does
The Rotary district organization provides the link between the Rotary clubs in Rotary District 7545 and the leadership of Rotary International and the mission and goals of the international organization. In addition, it supports the clubs within District 7545 by providing them with a connection to the resources from Rotary International to ensure that members get the most from their membership. The District also trains club leaders and facilitates Rotary programs such as the Rotary Foundation District Grant program, Rotary Youth Exchange and Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA).
- Income
- $154,575
- Spending
- $91,999
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)
- $13,939 spent. A District Conference was held to bring members together to learn, fellowship, and celebrate the accomplishments of the past year. Also, Members were to be motivated for greater service in the next year. Approximately 50 people were benefited.
- $30,596 spent. District Grants Program: Matching grants were made to 21 Rotary clubs to fund their local service projects. Approximately 2,000 people benefited.
- $4,696 spent. A Foundation Recognition Dinner was held to recognize clubs for outstanding fundraising for The Rotary Foundation and individuals for for contributions of endowed funds. Approximately 100 people benefited.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 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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