The Rotary Foundation transforms your gifts into service projects that change lives both close to home and around the world.

 
 

During the past 100 years, the Foundation has spent over $3 billion on life-changing, sustainable projects. With your help, we can make lives better in your community and around the world.

 

Why should I donate to The Rotary Foundation?

Your donation makes a difference to those who need our help most. More than 90 percent of donations go directly to supporting our service projects around the world.

How does The Rotary Foundation use donations?

Our 35,000 clubs carry out sustainable service projects that support our six causes. With donations like yours, we’ve wiped out 99.9 percent of all polio cases. Your donation also trains future peacemakers, supports clean water, and strengthens local economies.

What impact can one donation have?

It can save a life. A child can be protected from polio with as little as 60 cents. Our partners make your donation go even further. For every $1 Rotary commits to polio eradication, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has committed $2.

How much of the donation goes towards the programs?

91% of donations are directly spent on programs. The Rotary Foundation has achieved a 4 star rating from Charity Navigator, the highest rating possible.
What is a Paul Harris Fellow?
 
Established in 1957, Paul Harris Fellow recognition is given to individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to the Annual Fund, PolioPlus, or an approved Rotary Foundation grant. Recognition consists of a certificate and pin.  Paul Harris Fellows can also be given on behalf of someone through Foundation Recognition points or through a combination of points and outright donations. Since it’s creation, over 1.6 million people have become Paul Harris Fellows, including notable figures such as U.S. President Jimmy Carter, Russian President Boris Yeltsin, and polio vaccine developer Jonas Salk.  Use the Club Recognition Summary to see your club’s Paul Harris Fellows.
 
Are you ready to become a Paul Harris Fellow and join your fellow Rotarians in financially supporting The Rotary Foundation?

La Crescent Rotary
Paul Harris Fellows

The Rotary Club of La Crescent has a long history of giving and recognition.  The following individuals have been recognized as Paul Harris Fellows.
 
John Amlaw
Anonymous
Betty Baldner
Gerald Baldner
John Benton
Steve Bissen
Teri Booth
Mary Bubbers
Sandy Chaput
Leo Chaput
Peter Congdon
Mac Dahl
Shawn Dunlap
David Ebner
James Etrheim
John Farnen
Tom Fuchsel
Sue Graf
Mary Grattan
Lynn Gundlach
Randy Hafner
Doug Harpenau
Brad Helstad
Don HIll
Monica Holman
Steve Holman
Bev Jiardina
Pat Kerrigan
Eileen Krenz
Ed Kruse
Ed Masewic
Erik Mau
Margeen Mau
Michelle Mau
Steve Mau
Hugh McDowell
Troy Nolop
Dan Novak
Susan Oddsen
Bill Ohm
Wayne Oliver
Peter Peterslie
Mike Poellinger
Joel Putnam
 
Michelle Rasmussen
Winston Reider
Ben Reynolds
Marsha Reynolds
Lynn Reynolds
Robert Reider
Milo Runningen
Earl Seaton
Amy Shimshak
Nate Skemp
Bob Spencer
Robert Stoeher
Joe Thesing
Emily Vance
Anonymous
Dick Weiser
Teri Wildt
Ron Wilke
Dan Wilson
Darren WInkers
Jess Witkins
Duane Zenke
 
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