BISHOP ROTARY FOUNDATION
Bishop Rotary Foundation
The Bishop Rotary Foundation was formed to accept contributions that are tax deductible. Money given to the Rotary Club of Bishop isn't tax deductible. Every member of the club is a member of the Bishop Rotary Foundation. The foundation was formed in 1995. The New Centurian was formed to include members who pledged $1000.00 Since July 1, 1998 through December 31, 2007 a total of $281,664.81 has been given out. There was a major grant from the Hoag Foundation which is the bulk of monies in the account.
Randy Van Tassell is the Bishop Rotary Foundation Treasurer and is on the Board of Directors of The Rotary Club of Bishop as representing the Bishop Rotary Foundation.
Mr. Van Tassell presented the Bishop Rotary Foundation Summary of Support for July 1, 1998 through December 31, 2007 Expended
Honduras $ 112, 918.72
Scholarships 63,340.00
Tsunami Relief 23,078.28
Kosovo 20,700.00
395 Flag Project 13,665.00
Skate Park 8,883.00
Foster Kids 9307.00
Roses 5,740.42
Bishop Union High School 5,084.39
Cerro Coso Bldg Fund 3,000.00
Banners Downtown 2,500.00
Bishop Elementary Schools 1,740.00
Wheelchairs 1,520.00
Interact 1,355.00
City Park Repairs 682.00
Safari Auction 625.00
Ho Chi Minh Hospital 536.00
Journeys 500.00
Interact 300.00
Kenyan Water Project 225.00
Fort Irwin Memorial 200.00
March of Dimes 181.00
Leukemia 210.00
Katrina Relief 5,374.00