PAUL HARRIS SOCIETY (PHS) MEMBERSHIP UPDATEThe Paul Harris Society has grown significantly since it became an official Foundation recognition program in 2013-14. The Paul Harris Society recognizes Rotary members and friends of The Rotary Foundation who elect to contribute $1,000 or more each year to the Annual Fund, PolioPlus Fund, or approved global grants. Society members make up a vital community of leaders whose contributions account for nearly 21 percent of the donations to The Rotary Foundation's Annual Fund and over 20 percent of donations to the Foundation overall. This support allows The Rotary Foundation to fund extraordinary projects and activities in your local community and around the globe.
PHS Membership Growth
Paul Harris Society membership has grown from 10,607 in 84 countries in 2013-2014 to 29,242 in 152 countries in 2021-2022.
PHS Growth in Giving
Overall contributions from Paul Harris Society members are increasing. In 2013-2014, society members gave $15.3M, which was 9.15 percent of Foundation giving, not including contributions to the Endowment Fund. That increased to 20 percent in 2021-2022, or $41.2M.
