THE ROTARY FOUNDATION
The mission of The Rotary Foundation is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty.
The Rotary Foundation transforms your gifts into projects that change lives both close to home and around the world. As the charitable arm of Rotary, we tap into a global network of Rotarians who invest their time, money, and expertise into our priorities, such as eradicating polio and promoting peace.
Foundation grants empower Rotarians to approach challenges such as poverty, illiteracy, and malnutrition with sustainable solutions that leave a lasting impact.
Strong financial oversight, a stellar charity rating, and a unique funding model mean that we make the very most of your contribution. Give and become a part of Rotary’s life-changing work!
WHAT WE DO
Our team of experienced Rotarians is here to help you reach your fundraising and grant goals. We are able to assist with any challenges you may have with The Rotary Foundation. We can provide you with easy access to useful resources, speakers, million-dollar dinners, END POLIO NOW celebrations, fund-raisers and endowment, and major gift opportunities.
HOW WE CAN HELP
We help with District and Global Grant applications and assist with Community Assessment plans. Let us help facilitate your District’s Strategic Plan to work with The Rotary Foundation. We offer help in training DRFC members and club Rotary Foundation Chairs. We can help in sharing best practices with our knowledge of how our Zone’s 30 Districts operate.
Meet your Regional Rotary Foundation Giving Team
Elizabeth serves as the Zone 26 Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator. She previously led the AG Resources and Network Group and served as the Zone 26 Empowering Girls Ambassador, helping elevate club impact and leadership across the zone. A Past District Governor of District 5495 (2020–2021), Elizabeth has held numerous roles including Club President, District Chief of Staff, District Rotary Foundation Chair, Leadership Development and Education Chair, and a member of the Youth Exchange Committee. A devoted “host mom” to many exchange students, her own son also participated in RYE, traveling to Italy and RYLA. Elizabeth helped launch District 5495’s first statewide Rotaract District Council and led two Interact teams to Kenya with Crutches 4 Africa. She is passionate about The Rotary Foundation and enjoys helping clubs design and implement high-impact projects.
LeAnn has maintained her level of passion for Rotary service for almost 30 years. She has over 10 years’ experience training district leaders in all aspects of The Rotary Foundation. Her central focus has been to proactively promote TRF programs, most specifically, participation in district and global grants. She believes in the power of collaboration and cooperation to support all clubs and districts with leveraging skills and experience to design, implement, and complete grant projects. From 2020 to 2024, she facilitated multiple disaster grants and global grant projects, totaling over $2.5M USD for Ukraine. LeAnn has advised and supported clubs in over 300 district grant projects.
LeAnn has served in various Zone and District positions, including Assistant Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator, GETS and GNATS faculty, PELS Curriculum Development Team, Grants Sub-committee Chair, and Fund Development Chair.
LeAnn received the Citation for Meritorious Service from the Rotary Foundation Trustees in 2018.
In 2021, she was recognized as one of the Citizens of the Year for Jackson County (Oregon) for her community work.
She is a member of the Bequest, PolioPlus, and Paul Harris Societies, Triple Crown member, and Major Donor Level 2.