Mitch Gaver, Janesville Morning Rotary Foundation Chair, 608-290-8960

Derek Hilst, Janesville Morning Rotary Club President, 608-728-0625

 

 

 

Each year, Janesville Morning Rotary provides grants for non-profit agencies that serve the Janesville area and surrounding communities.  Last year over $35,000 was invested back into the community. 

 

The grants are provided by two annual fundraisers.  The Pie Ride Bike Tour is in its 26^th  year and will occur again on June 20, 2026.  In addition, the Fruit Basket Sale occurs each December with club members selling, building, and delivering approximately 900 fruit baskets.

 

“Last year we celebrated our 25^th Pie Ride and the event just continues to grow and attract bicyclists from multiple states,” said Derek Hilst, Janesville Morning Rotary Club President. “It is a large event that brings hundreds of visitors to downtown Janesville.”

 

The Rotary Club of Janesville Morning awards grants on a competitive basis to non-profit, volunteer, and educational organizations to support their efforts to serve our community.  Areas of focus include programs that serve youth, seniors, community health or literacy.

 

Any non-profit agency that has specific questions regarding grant funding should call Mitch Gaver, 608-290-8960.  The application is available on the Janesville Morning Rotary website, http://www.janesvillemorningrotary.org/.  Grant applications are due by March 16^th, 2026.