Rochester Rotary Charities

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Purpose of Rochester Rotary Charities
Rochester Rotary Charities is a separate 501(c)(3) organization established to receive and distribute funds for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes, all for the public welfare. Rochester Rotary Charities provides for separation between Rochester Rotary Club operations and Rochester Rotary Charities funds per the Rochester Rotary Club bylaws. The Rochester Rotary Club hosts many fundraising events throughout the year, but all monies raised are raised on behalf of Rochester Rotary Charities, and funds are distributed from Rochester Rotary Charities.
 
2025-2026 Board
President, Tim Duncan
President-Elect, Kyle Johnson
Immediate Past-President, Tom Townsend
Treasurer, Blake McLellan
Director, Russ Shelton (2024-2026)
Director, Tami Salisbury (2024-2026)
Director, Roger Roller (2025-2027)
Director, Karen Joyce (2025-2027)
Charitable Fund Sources

 

Rochester Rotary Charities raises money through various events and initiatives throughout the year. Some of them include:

  • Every Rotarian Every Year
  • Tuesday Meeting "Fines"
  • The Great Golf Ball Drop
  • The Charity Golf Outing
  • The Poinsettia Sale
  • The Wine & Beer Tasting Event
  • Paul Harris Donations
  • And many, many more
Charitable Fund Beneficiaries
 

Rochester Rotary Charities distributes funds to a wide range of local and international organizations and programs to help support their essential work. Some of them include:

  • International Rotary Foundation
  • Rotary Gateway Park
  • Rochester Community Schools Scholarships
  • Guatemala Medical Mission
  • Neighborhood House
  • Grace Centers for Hope
  • Community House
  • Rainbow Connection
  • Paint Creek Center for the Arts
  • And many, many more