UNDERSTANDING FOUNDATION RECOGNITION POINTS

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 until the donor's death, unless the points are transferred, or until the donor uses them (the surviving spouse of a Major Donor may also use the 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 recognition points from a district account.

 

 

No. These points expire unless  the deceased  Rotarian was a Major Donor, in which case, the spouse/partner maintains control of the Foundation recognition points during his or her lifetime.

 

 

No. Only individuals can become Paul Harris  Fellows. However, businesses and organizations can receive a Certificate of Appreciation for contributions of $1,000 or more, or transfers of 1,000 points or more.

 

 

Yes. A donor can recognize a deceased individual by requesting a Memorial Paul Harris Fellow designation.

 

 

No. Only cumulative personal outright contributions count toward Maior Donor recognition.

 

 

Your club and district leaders can view the online Club Recognition Summary, which includes  the recognition amount, tally of recognition points, current Paul Harris  Fellow level, and date that level was achieved.

 

Through your My Rotary account, you can view your personal  contribution history, recognition amount, and available Foundation recognition points. You can request a copy of your Donor History Report from the Foundation at rotarvsupportcenter@rotarv.org.

 

Recognition amount reflects the total Paul Harris Fellow recognition you have accumulated through your  personal contributions plus all recognition points you've been given by other individuals, clubs, or districts. Recognition points given to you don't count toward  Major Donor recognition. The maximum amount that can be shown on the Club Recognition Summary report is 9,000; the"+" sign indicates that the actual amount exceeds the 9,000-point maximum

 

Available Foundation recognition points reflects points you have accumulated through  personal  outright giving to the Foundation. All points listed can be transferred to other individuals for Paul Harris  Fellow recognition.

 

 

Yes. Clubs can view their recognition points in the Club Recognition Summary.

 

Districts' Foundation recognition points are shown in the Donor History Report. Districts may request the report at rotarysupportcenter@rotary.org .

 

 

Matching outright contributions with Foundation recognition points may help your club reach or even surpass its Annual Fund goal, as well as achieve 100% Paul Harris Fellow recognition.

 

To determine whether your club is close to achieving 100% Paul Harris Fellow status, review the recognition amounts of all Rotarians currently listed as active club members  in the Club Recognition Summary.

 

To determine whether you're close to achieving your Annual Fund goal, review the Monthly Contribution Report.