Madison Rotary

Grants to approximately 35 local organizations and distributions to The Rotary Foundation in support of Rotary causes.

Biweekly collections of food and paper products donated by residents, totaling approximately 10,000 pounds for the year; periodic packaging or preparation of meals for donation to local organizations; community garden to grow vegetables for donation, totaling about 250 pounds for the year.

Financial support for youth and educational activities: college scholarships and community service recognition awards for high school students (see Schedule I, Part III for details); distribution of dictionaries to 240 Madison 3rd graders; mentoring and financial support for the Interact Club, a Madison high school service organization; and support for Rotary programs focused on youth exchange and leadership development. New this year was funding a multi-year social and emotional learning program in the Madison public schools (see Schedule O for details).

Weekly meetings, programs, and service activities, most of which are open to the public. Expenses include Rotary International and District 7475 dues (i.e., payments to affiliates)

Community events to build awareness of our tax-exempt status and charitable purpose and to fund the program services described in Part III, lines 4a-c. Events include: (i) annual sale of Christmas trees and wreathes (revenue: $53,034/direct expenses: $30,178), (ii) participation in various community-building events ($5,529/$3,244), and (iii) a multi-year project to plant 100 trees throughout Madison, commemorating our 100 years of community service ($0/$7,772).