The Bellevue Rotary Foundation is an IRS-qualified 501(c)(3) non-profit that was founded in 1990 and is closely related to The Rotary Club of Bellevue. The two are intertwined and function as one “hand in glove” to achieve the shared Mission Statement “To support Rotary International’s vision of world peace through Service.” Its shared Vision Statement is “To change lives in our local and world communities through service and financial support.” It also has a concise Statement of Values: “An inclusive, fun, loving, and caring group of community leaders coming together to share a common sense of service and ethics to positively impact lives locally and abroad.”
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Grants
There are three broad categories of organizations and activities that receive Foundation grants:
- Community Grants Program: Funds various charities and educational organizations that provide services to residents in need primarily on the Greater Eastside of Lake Washington. The Bellevue Foundation has contributed significant funding and countless volunteer hours to organizations in the Bellevue community. Additionally, the Bellevue Foundation contributed to building Inspiration Playground at the Bellevue Downtown Park. Inspiration Playground is an inclusive outdoor play environment designed for children and families of all ages and abilities.
- World Community Service: The Bellevue Foundation also participates in a broad range of humanitarian, intercultural and educational activities designed to improve lives around the world. Humanitarian grants support projects that provide health care and medical supplies, clean water, food, job training, youth development, and education to millions of people in need, particularly in the developing world. The Foundation also provides numerous grants each year to fund work of Rotary Club of Bellevue volunteers in areas where their technical expertise and knowledge are most needed to alleviate hardship and solve problems. In addition, the Foundation builds understanding through international scholarships and exchange programs.
- Vocational Service Grants: This innovative program provides funding for youth scholarships, Rotary youth exchange programs, vocational service awards, two Rotaract clubs, and Partners for Work, which assists developmentally disabled people who are at least 18 years old and want to work.
The Bellevue Rotary Legacy Fund
The Bellevue Rotary Legacy Fund is managed by the Bellevue Rotary Foundation’s Board of Trustees following governance procedures that include regular performance reviews and input from professional investment advisors. Some considerations:
- Giving to a cause you believe in can make an impact now and for generations to come.
- The Legacy Fund is a major continuing project that provides a source of long-term funding for grant projects and programs sponsored and supported by the Rotary Club of Bellevue.
- The choice of how to give is a personal one. Tax implications and giving objectives are different for each person.
- You can make gifts that benefit the Legacy Fund today and you can make gifts that will provide lasting benefit in the future, including bequests through your will, trust planning, or retirement plan/annuity/life insurance beneficiary designations.
- Planned giving is a powerful way to create a lasting legacy.
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