A Calgary Legacy that Keeps on Giving
For more than 100 years Rotary has been active in Calgary and helping to make Calgary “A Better Community”.
The Calgary Rotary Clubs Foundation (CRCF) is not a granting organization. The CRCF manages funds on behalf of the member clubs - it does not distribute directly to charitable recipients. Organizations and individuals seeking funds are advised to contact member clubs directly. View a list of clubs with contact information at the bottom of this page.
The CRCF is managed by a Board of Directors which is comprised of members from each participating club. The Board is responsible for ensuring that the pooled funds of the member clubs are invested safely with recognized money managers and that returns are maximized to provide sustainability for the fund in perpetuity.
A portion of the earnings are then distributed annually to the member clubs in proportion to their share of the overall fund. The clubs are then tasked to distribute these funds to worthy charitable organizations and/or projects.
Since inception, over $25 million has been reinvested through the Calgary Rotary Clubs. In 2023 the distribution will total over $2.6 million.
Currently the CRCF manages a pool of funds in excess of $60 Million. This pool of funds has been raised through the efforts of the participating Rotary Clubs within Calgary primarily through the generosity and philanthropy of individual Rotarians. These members recognized that there is a need and they have bequeathed and donated significant funds for the betterment of the City of Calgary, surrounding area, and the world.
The Foundation has been designed to allow maximum flexibility for contributions by clubs or by individuals.
How the CRCF Works
The Calgary Rotary Clubs Foundation, established in 1972, currently enjoys the participation of 12 clubs located in the City.
Currently, five member clubs of the CRCF are registered charities with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). These five clubs receive annual distributions direct from CRCF and re-distribute them pursuant to their status as registered charities.
The remaining seven clubs which are not registered charities are required to notify CRCF which of the CRA registered charities they wish to support with their annual distributions.
The CRCF then makes out cheques for those organizations and forward them to the requesting club for presentation.
Each club maintains its own balance within the Foundation and realizes returns on that balance. Since inception, the CRCF has paid out over $25 million to participating clubs, greatly enhancing their ability to fund charitable projects.
The CRCF can truly be a gift that keeps on giving. Even modest donations by members can have a major impact on returns to participating clubs.
As each club's investment grows over the years, the Fund serves as an annuity.
Stable long-term funding allows clubs to undertake accurate long-range financial planning which significantly enhances their ability to fund projects.
CRCF Board of Directors
The CRCF Board is made up of members representing each of the participating clubs.
Click individual club name to visit club site.
PO Box 34040,
Westbrook PO
Calgary, AB
T3C 3W2
Important Note
The CRCF is not a granting organization. The CRCF manages funds on behalf of the member clubs - it does not distribute directly to charitable recipients. Organizations and individuals seeking funds are advised to contact member clubs directly. A list of clubs with contact information can be viewed here.
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