Donating Registered Plans (RRSPs, RRIFs)
Rotarians or friends of Rotary leaving all or part of their retirement savings to The Rotary Foundation (Canada) can be an attractive option for charitably-minded, tax savvy Rotarians and friends of Rotary.  Upon the death of the individual, the proceeds of the registered plan are paid out to The Rotary Foundation (Canada).  The executor of the donor's estate will include the balance of the registered plan in the deceased's final tax return and will receive a charitable receipt from The Rotary Foundation (Canada) for the same amount. This amount can be used on the donor's final tax return, or carried back to the year prior to the year of death. Download information sheet

Donations de Plans Enregistrés (REER, FERR)
Léguer la totalité ou une partie de leurs fonds de retraite à La Fondation Rotary du Canada peut être une option attrayante pour des Rotariens ou des amis du Rotary qui ont le goût de donner tout en retirant des avantages fiscaux. Au décès du donateur, le montant accumulé dans le plan enregistré est versé à la Fondation Rotary du Canada.  L’exécuteur testamentaire de la succession inclura ce montant dans la déclaration fiscale finale du défunt et recevra un reçu de don de charité de La Fondation Rotary du Canada pour le même montant.  Ce montant peut être utilisé pour réduire les impôts payables lors de la déclaration fiscale finale du donateur, ou même reporté à l’année précédant  l’année du décès. Télécharger

Contribution and recognition forms are now combined and revised
The Global Contribution and Recognition Transfer forms have been revised and combined into one form as part of The Rotary Foundation's ongoing efforts to provide more accurate processing and faster acknowledgement to our donors. The new version is now available as one double-sided document, and The Rotary Foundation Contribution Form (PDF) includes a recurring gift option for donors who wish to give monthly or quarterly through Rotary Direct.

Another new feature is a Quick Response (QR) code, which is located at the top of the form and allows users with mobile devices to scan and land directly onto Rotary's online giving page. Rotary’s secure online contribution system also supports both one-time and recurring gifts. Download the new Rotary Foundation Contribution Form or donate online.

$15 Million New Funding for Polio from Canada
Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced on October 29, 2011, that Canada will boost its contribution to polio eradication - adding $15 million over two years to the $348 million that Canada has granted to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative since 2000. Canada has placed an emphasis on polio eradication in Afghanistan one of the four remaining endemic countries.

NEW Canadian Visions Newsletter
The first issue of the new Visions newsletter Canadian edition is available for downloading. The Visions newsletter assists Rotarians and friends of Rotary with their charitable estate and financial planning with ideas from The Rotary Foundation. This first Canadian issue shares how The Rotary Foundation can be included in your estate plans to forever be a part of Rotary’s legacy of doing good in the world. This issue of Visions highlights Canadian Bequest Society members and provides practical tips as you consider securing your own legacy through The Rotary Foundation.
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New Global Payment System
The Rotary Foundation (Canada) donation page is now part of the Global Payment System (GPS). When you click on the donation page you will go to a secure web page that now gives you a wider variety of options. Your gift can be made to a variety of Rotary Foundation funds. Only donations to the Annual Program Fund (APF) Share receive District Designated Funds (DDF). These are the funds that support Rotary Foundation projects sponsored by your club or district. 

With this new system you can sign up for TRF Direct Canada to have regular donations made from your credit card or make your donation as a memorial or tribute gift. When you click on the new donation page you will be asked to sign into Member Access  this will ensure your personal information, club name, district number and personal ID number are included in the donation information. The system will show Canadian dollars and ensure a Canadian tax receipt is mailed to you.  Visit the new donation page Français English

WandaVersteegh's engagement to provide recognition service to Canadian Rotarians has now come to an end. The Rotary Foundation Canada wishes to sincerely thank Wanda for her dedicated and excellent service to Canadian Rotarians over the past four years. Wanda will be very much missed and we wish her well.

NOTE: For online donations you require a member access account. This will significantly simplify the process. For further information on member access.

Member Access Help or Qu’est-ce que le service Accès Membres ?

Please direct all questions regarding Paul Harris Fellow recognition to The Contact Center by email at contact.center@rotary.org or at 1-866-9-Rotary or 1-866-976-8279.