The Irvine Rotary Foundation is the giving pathway that makes our work possible.
The Foundation for a Strong Irvine
Gifts to the Irvine Rotary Foundation support our mission to ever-strengthen our own community. When we lead and support global projects, your gift is matched 2.8x by Rotary International and our Rotary District.
We are committed to ensuring the safety, health, and vocational potential of youth within our community.
The Rotary Foundation is a non-profit corporation that supports the efforts of The Rotary Club of Irvine to achieve world understanding and peace through local and international humanitarian, educational, and cultural programs. It is supported solely by voluntary contributions.
Solving real problems takes real commitment and vision. For more than 34 years, Irvine Rotary’s people of action have used their passion, energy, and intelligence to take action on sustainable projects. From literacy and peace to water and health, we are always working to better our world, and we stay committed to the end.
Foundation Overview
Mailing Address: Irvine Rotary Foundation, PO Box 50066 Irvine, CA 92619-0066
Our Mission
The Foundation raises money and makes charitable contributions for youth activities and to youth organizations within Irvine area and to other charitable organizations throughout Orange County that align with our annual project priorities – typically to support 1st responders and Veteran families, relieve hunger and homelessness, and fill other unmet needs in Irvine and abroad.
Fundraising
Several fundraising events are held each year. Direct contributions from members, local businesses, other Rotarians and the general public help augment the direct fundraising events. 100% of the net funds collected are used for projects; there are no overhead fees or other charges beyond credit card processing fees.
Budgeting
Each year a budget is proposed by the Board of Directors of the Rotary Club or Irvine to be fulfilled by the Irvine Rotary Foundation. This budget is meant to fill the Community Service, Youth Service, Vocational Service, and International Service project priorities of Irvine Rotarians.