Paul Harris Fellow

Paul Harris Fellow recognition is extended to any individual who contributes, outright or cumulatively $1,000 or more to The Rotary Foundation. Your generous contributions to The Rotary Foundation are essential to securing and growing Rotary programs throughout the world.

Question: Why was I given a Paul Harris Fellow Award in Rotary Year 2013-14 when I contributed only US$500.00?

The Rotary Foundation allows Donors to transfer Foundation Recognition Points to others to help them qualify as a Paul Harris Fellow (PHF) or Multiple Paul Harris Fellow. In your case, the Donor matched your US$500.00 with the equivalent of $500.00 Recognition Points to complete the required $1,000. (Note: Donors receive one recognition point for every U.S. dollar contributed). This program allowed about 30 members of the Rotary Club of Manila to be Paul Harris Fellows or Multiple Paul Harris Fellows in Rotary Year 2013-14.

Question: Do Foundation Recognition Points count toward Major Donor recognition?

No. Only cumulative personal outright contributions count toward Major Donor Recognition. Thus, if you availed of the “matching program” and gave $500 which allowed you to be a PHF you will have to give an additional $9,500.00 to become a Major Donor.

Multiple Paul Harris Fellow: When you give additional gifts of $1,000 or more to the Annual Fund, PolioPlus, or an approved Foundation grant.

Paul Harris Society member: When you commit to give $1,000 or more annually to the Annual Fund, PolioPlus, or an approved Foundation grant.

Major Donor: When your cumulative donations reach $10,000. Major Donors can choose to receive a crystal recognition piece and a Major Donor lapel pin or pendant. Other Major Donor Levels are:

Level 1: $10,000 to $24,999

Level 2: $25,000 to $49,999

Level 3: $50,000 to $99,999

Level 4: $100,000 to $249,999

Arch Klumph Society: When your cumulative donations reach $250,000. Recognition includes an induction ceremony at the Rotary International headquarters in Evanston, Illinois, USA, and your picture and biography in the Arch Klumph Society interactive gallery. You also receive invitations to society events, along with membership pins and crystals that commemorate giving at these levels:

Trustees Circle: $250,000 to $499,999

Chair’s Circle: $500,000 to $999,999

Foundation Circle: $1,000,000 to $2,499,999

Platinum Trustees Circle: $2,500,000 to $4,999,999

Platinum Chair’s Circle: $5,000,000 to $9,999,999

Platinum Foundation Circle: $10,000,000 and above