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A Spirit of Generosity

Founded in 1909, the Rotary Club of Los Angeles, one of Rotary's oldest clubs, has a rich history of community service. Central to this mission is the Rotary Club of Los Angeles Foundation, which supports various community efforts through generous donations. The Foundation manages $10 million, focusing on educational scholarships for LAUSD students and those pursuing trade skills, having awarded over $2 million in scholarships to date.

Guided by a board of club members with five-year terms, the Foundation aligns with each Club president's goals, ensuring ongoing success. Member contributions are crucial, and various giving levels provide opportunities for support, including annual donations, project-specific contributions, and estate planning. No matter your financial capacity or purpose for giving, there is a meaningful way to contribute to the LA5 Foundation.

LA5 Foundation Giving Levels

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

  • A DOLLAR A DAY—$365: Funds the current year's Community Grants and supports major projects.
  • CHILDREN'S COURT: Gifts directly support foster and transitional youth with health, wellness, education, and vocational needs.

ENDOWMENT & LEGACY GIVING

  • FRIEND OF THE ENDOWMENT—$1,000: Directed to the endowment and recognized with a gift.
  • FOUNDATION FELLOW—$5,000: Directed to the endowment, recognized with a gift and a special badge.
  • FOUNDATION BENEFACTOR—$10,000: Recognizes individuals who have made gifts of $10,000 or more to the Foundation.
  • LEGACY CIRCLE—$10,000 or more: Individuals and couples who have substantiated a future gift of $10,000 or more are listed as members. The first 100 members are recognized in perpetuity as Founding Benefactors of the Legacy Circle.
  • ENDOWED FUNDS—$25,000: Create a named fund in honor of yourself, your family, or a loved one.

SCHOLARSHIPS

  • PAST PRESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP—$10,000: Named in honor of a Past President of LA5, supporting one student annually.
  • NAMED VOCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP—$25,000: Supports young people mastering a trade; named in perpetuity.
  • NAMED ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP—$250,000: Supports high school students admitted to college; named in perpetuity.

*Limited numbers of named scholarships are available. Contact the Foundation for more information. Note: LA5 Past Presidents have the privilege of establishing a scholarship fund in their name for a gift of $10,000. This one-time scholarship supports students for four years.

Giving Level Options

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