Foundation recognition points are awarded to donors who contribute to The Rotary Foundation through the Annual Fund or PolioPlus or who contribute to sponsorship of a Foundation grant. Donors receive one recognition point for every U.S. dollar contributed to these funds. Contributions to the Endowment Fund are not eligible. Donors can transfer Foundation recognition points to others to help them qualify as a Paul Harris Fellow or Multiple Paul Harris Fellow. Foundation recognition points belong to the original donor and never expire except upon the death of the donor.
To transfer Recognition points, a minimum of 100 Foundation recognition points must be transferred at a time, and you must complete and sign the Recognition and Transfer Request. The points may not be transferred from individuals to a club or district. Individual donors are the only ones authorized to transfer recognition points from their individual account. Club presidents are the only ones authorized to transfer recognition points from a club account. District governors are the only ones authorized to transfer points from a district account.
Only individuals can become a Paul Harris Fellow. A deceased person can recognized by an individual requesting a Memorial Paul Harris Fellow designation. Foundation recognition points do not count toward a Major Donor recognition, only cash contributions count towards Major Donor recognition.
You can check your personal contribution history and recognition amount, and available recognition points by going to your My Rotary account on the Rotary International website or contact the Club's Foundation chair Hans Hoeksema or Secretary, Nate Burnham.
