Past President Klaus Gubernator now serves as Trustee and Treasurer of the Rotary Club of Del Mar Foundation trust (chaired by Val Myers). At the September 6, 2018 meeting he explained the different ways that club members can donate to support both club and Rotary International-sponsored projects.
- Rotary Foundation: The foundation is a 501 (c)(3) organization that supports the activities of Rotary International. Donations you make to the Rotary Foundation support a variety of activities, including the Polio Plus fund, Global and District Grants and scholarships and are fully tax deductible. Our goal is to have 100% of members donate with a per capita annual donation of $100
- Rotary Club of Del Mar Foundation Trust: Members are also asked to contribute to our Foundation Trust, also a 501(c)(3) organization. The trust gives us greater flexibility to fund smaller projects (e.g., La Colonia Children’s Christmas Party; Community Resource Center; Del Mar Lifeguards rescue equipment). Your donations to the Trust are also fully tax deductible. Our goal is to have 100% of members donates and a per capita annual donation of $200
- Rotary Club of Del Mar: The club is a 501(c)(4) organization, which allows us to take positions that may be considered to have a political aspect. Use of funds is not restricted and go to cover club expenses such as Parish Hall rental and catering
Download the pledge forms to donate to the club’s Foundation Trust and Rotary Foundation and return the completed forms and checks to Klaus. To ensure that your donation is tax deductible, make checks out to “Rotary Club of Del Mar Foundation Trust” and “The Rotary Foundation”, for donations to the Foundation Trust and Rotary Foundation, respectively. Members can also make their donations to the Rotary Foundation online by clicking here.