Eugene Rotary Charitable Fund
The Eugene Rotary Charitable Fund is a general purpose charitable 501(c)(3) organization for which Articles of Incorporation were filed September 27, 1999. The purpose of the organization is to create, promote, maintain and conduct a benevolent foundation for the advancement of educational, charitable and scientific purposes that fill human need. An IRS 501(c)(3) recognition letter has been obtained and is available for review upon request. This allows all charitable activities authorized under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. However, the bylaws provide that it will be a high priority to avoid competition with The Rotary Foundation.
Charitable Fund Grants
T,Rotary FY 2024-2025
The Eugene Rotary Charitable Fund (ERCF) has funded the following grants in FY 2024-2025:
Emerald Valley Pickleball Foundation: $20,000 ($15,000 ERCF Grant and $5,000 Rotary Club of Eugene Grant)
The Emerald Valley Pickleball Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 2021 to advance the sport of pickleball in Lane County by increasing access to facilities and educational programs. Our ERCF grant goes toward the construction of a new, state-of-the-art Regional Pickleball Complex at Lane Community College (LCC). The complex is jointly funded by public and private funds, and the Foundation is lead on raising funds for the facility. The planned complex will have 24 courts, of which two will be “championship courts” and 10 will be covered. The ERCF grant establishes the Rotary Club of Eugene as a Booster Sponsor. Booster Sponsors have the opportunity to recognize their organization with a logo sign at the sponsored court for the first five years of operation, as well as recognition on the planned Thank You wall. We will also thank boosters through social media and our website. The initial boosters will have the ability to renew their sponsorship at the end of the five years, with renewal revenue dedicated to the planned maintenance of the complex. Our grant comes with a pledge to supply volunteers to maintain the facility. This new complex will greatly expand the opportunities for pickleball play in the region, and it will have enough courts to meet the needs for drop-in play, leagues, clinics, lessons, and tournaments.
Dennis Biggerstaff & International Committee Team
Water Wells in Rural Uganda.
The Rotary Club of Eugene is raising $20,000 to repair (not replace) up to 20 existing wells in 4 rural sub-counties of the Tororo District of Uganda as a separate but complimentary project to the clubs global grant. We are collaborating with the Eugene Airport Rotary Club for this the first of two consecutive global grants in 2021 and 2022 to fund the maternal and child health project.
Clean water is essential for a community�s health, and repair of these wells is important to the success of our Global Grant. Any contribution toward this effort will be much appreciated. Make checks payable to Eugene Rotary Charitable Fund and put�Tororo Water Project� in the memo line. Mail to
Eugene Rotary Charitable Fund P O Box 1184 Eugene, OR 97440
If you would like more information, please contact Richard Barnhart MD at
ricbar2@mac.com
Thank you for your support of this essential Rotary Project.
Eugene Rotary Charitable Fund, Water Wells
P.O. Box 1184
Eugene, Or 97440.
Thank you for your help!
Fire Relief Fund
In response to the catastrophic loss of homes, businesses, and livelihoods for many Oregonians, Rotary established a Fire Relief Fund within the Charitable Fund to help fire victims rebuild their lives. For the painful and challenging times ahead, Rotary asks for your help for our neighbors in need. Mail your tax-deductible contribution to: