Rotary Foundation SHARE Program

The Rotary Foundation has a unique funding cycle that uses donations for programs/grants three years after they’re received. The three-year cycle gives districts time for planning projects, selecting participants, and budgeting expenditures. This cycle also allows the Foundation to invest the contributions and spend the investment earnings on administrative and fund development costs. The system is called SHARE because
• Rotarians share their resources with fellow Rotarians around the world
• The Trustees share some of their decision-making responsibility with the districts