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Est.

1972

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Vancouver Rotary Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, exclusively by invitation. In 2025, the foundation distributed a total of $10,000 across seven grantees. It does not accept unsolicited proposals; therefore, nonprofits interested in funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO ENABLE ROTARIANS TO ADVANCE WORLD UNDERSTANDING, GOODWILL AND PEACE THROUGH THE IMPROVEMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION AND ALLEVIATION OF POVERTY. THE FOUNDATION IS SUPPORTED SOLELY BY VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS.
Total Funding Given
$10K
2025
Grantees funded
7
Multi-year grantees
14%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$80.5K
H
Howard Marshack
Board Member
D
David Horowitz
Board Member
K
Karey Schoenfeld
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to VANCOUVER ROTARY FOUNDATION?
No. VANCOUVER ROTARY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does VANCOUVER ROTARY FOUNDATION give?
VANCOUVER ROTARY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Washington and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are VANCOUVER ROTARY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from VANCOUVER ROTARY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does VANCOUVER ROTARY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, VANCOUVER ROTARY FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $10 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did VANCOUVER ROTARY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, VANCOUVER ROTARY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 7 grantees. Recent grantees include VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUNDATION, CLEAN WATER FOR HAITI, and FAMILY PROMISE OF CLARK COUNTY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to VANCOUVER ROTARY FOUNDATION?
VANCOUVER ROTARY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.