Levels of PHS and Other Opportunities to Contribute
Appreciation and Recognition
The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International (TRF)
Appreciation and Recognition Opportunities
The Rotary Foundation welcomes a number of opportunities to show its appreciation to individuals and clubs for personal outright contributions supporting its humanitarian and educational programs.
Individual Recognition Opportunities
Trf Sustaining Member
A Rotary Foundation Sustaining Member (RFSM) is an individual who personally contributes US$100 or more each year to the Annual Programs Fund. These contributions also count toward Paul Harris Fellow, Multiple Paul Harris Fellow, Paul Harris Society, Major Donor, and club recognition. Contact your Rotary club president to obtain the annual RFSM badge sticker in appreciation of RFSM achievement.
Paul Harris Fellow (PHF) recognition is given in appreciation to anyone who contributes, outright or cumulatively – or in whose name is contributed – a gift of US$1,000 or more to the Annual Programs Fund, PolioPlus, PolioPlus Partners or the Humanitarian Grants program. The recognition consists of a certificate, pin, and medallion.
Certificate of Appreciation
Occasionally, a donor contributes US$1,000 and wishes to recognize a business or organization. In these instances, since Paul Harris Fellow recognition can only be presented to individuals, a Certificate of Appreciation is given instead.
Multiple Paul Harris Fellow
Multiple Paul Harris Fellow recognition is extended at subsequent $1,000 levels (e.g., $2,000, $3,000). Recognition consists of a pin with additional stones corresponding to the
US $2,000 to 2,999.99 - one sapphire
3,000 to 3,999.99 - two sapphires
4,000 to 4,999.99 - three sapphires
5,000 to 5,999.99 - four sapphires
6,000 to 6,999.99 - five sapphires
7,000 to 7,999.99 - one ruby
8,000 to 8,999.99 - two rubies
9,000 to 9,999.99 - three rubies
Paul Harris Society
The Paul Harris Society is a district-administered recognition for those who elect to personally contribute US$1,000 or more each year to the Annual Programs Fund, PolioPlus, PolioPlus Partners or the Humanitarian Grants program. Individual districts handle all associated recognition for this program, and inquiries should be directed accordingly. Paul Harris Society contributions are eligible toward Rotary Foundation Sustaining Member, Paul Harris Fellow, Multiple Paul Harris Fellow, and Major Donor Recognition.
Major Donor
The Rotary Foundation recognizes those individuals or couples whose combined personal giving has reached US$10,000, regardless of the gift designation. Major Donors may elect to receive a crystal recognition piece and pin(s) commemorating the gift at each new recognition level.
US $10,000 to 24,999.99 – Level One
25,000 to 49,999.99 – Level Two
50,000 to 99,999.99 – Level Three
100,000 to 499,999.99 – Level Four
500,000 to 999,999.99 – Level Five
1,000,000 or greater – Level Six
Arch C. Klumph Society
Donors who contribute US$250,000 or more may have their portraits displayed in the Arch C. Klumph Gallery at Rotary International's World Headquarters in Evanston, Illinois, USA. Donors receive a certificate signed by the President of Rotary International and the Chairman of The Rotary Foundation, and they are invited to a special event at annual RI conventions. The society is named in honor of The Rotary Foundation's founder, Arch C. Klumph.
Benefactor
A Benefactor is someone who informs The Rotary Foundation in writing that he or she has made a provision in his/her estate plans for The Rotary Foundation or by making an outright gift of US$1,000 or more to the Permanent Fund. Benefactor recognition consists of a certificate and insignia to be worn with a Rotary pin.
Bequest Society
The Rotary Foundation recognizes those couples or individuals who have made commitments in their estate plans totaling US$10,000 or more. Donors may elect to receive an engraved crystal recognition piece and a Diamond Circle pin commemorating the commitment at each new recognition level.
25,000 to 49,999.99 – Level Two
50,000 to 99,999.99 – Level Three
100,000 to 499,999.99 – Level Four
500,000 to 999,999.99 – Level Five
1,000,000 or greater – Level Six
Rotary Club Recognition Opportunities
Every Rotarian Every Year Club
This banner is awarded to clubs that achieve a minimum $100 per capita and 100% participation with every active member contributing some amount to the Annual Programs Fund during the Rotary year. This annual banner recognition is awarded at the conclusion of the Rotary year.
100 Percent Paul Harris Fellow Club
To be eligible, every active (dues-paying) member of the club must be a Paul Harris Fellow at the time banner recognition is requested. The club's name is engraved on a plaque permanently displayed at Rotary International World Headquarters. This one-time only banner recognition is awarded throughout the Rotary year.
100 Percent Rotary Foundation Sustaining Member Club
Rotary clubs must achieve a US$100 per capita and every active member of the club must personally contribute US$100 or more to the Annual Programs Fund during the Rotary year. This annual banner recognition is awarded at the conclusion of the Rotary year, and is based on active membership as of 30 June.