Paul Harris Fellow
The Rotary Foundation: Giving and Recognition
How many charities can you think of return some of the money you donate to you to spend?! The Rotary Foundation (TRF) does just that. Visit our grants page to see how your club can apply for the various Rotary Foundation grants. Read on to see where you can direct your donations and how TRF recognises your giving.
The Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of US$1,000 to The Rotary Foundation.
Rotary established the recognition in 1957 to encourage and show appreciation for substantial contributions to what was then the Foundation’s only program, Rotary Foundation Fellowships for Advanced Study, the precursor to Ambassadorial Scholarships.
This is recognition of a contributions of US$1000 to the Annual Fund, PolioPlus, or an approved Foundation grant. This may be a single payment or an accumulation of Foundation giving. Incremental US$1000 contributions are acknowledged with sapphire or ruby pins until major donor status is reached.
To recognise someone else as a Paul Harris Fellow, individuals or clubs can give that amount in their name. Learn about the history of the Paul Harris Fellow recognition.