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VERRADO ROTARY FOUNDATION

BUCKEYE, AZ · EIN 832421690 · Form 990EZ · FY2020 · NTEE T50 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Micro (<$100K) · www.rotaryverrado.org
revenue
$30K
expenses
$14K
net assets
$34K
employees
mission · from form 990

WE SEE A WORLD WHERE PEOPLE UNITE AND TAKE ACTION TO CREATE LASTING CHANGE - ACROSS THE GLOBE, IN OUR COMMUNITIES, AND IN OURSELVES.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Verrado Rotary Foundation is a charitable foundation affiliated with the Rotary Club of Verrado, a service club based in Buckeye, Arizona. The foundation supports community causes locally and globally, primarily through fundraising events that generate donations for nonprofits such as food banks and health services. It operates as the philanthropic arm of the Rotary Club, which focuses on service, leadership, and community engagement in the West Valley region.

named programs · 1 · from sources

what they call their work

Gathering Buckeye - A Chuckwagon Charity Feast
Annual fundraising event featuring themed cuisine, live entertainment, auctions, and artist meet-and-greets to raise money for local charities like the Buckeye Food Bank
activities · 4 clusters

what they do

  • Member-Led Discussion Forums 2 activities
    • Host weekly Rotary meetings with community and educational focus
      Convenes weekly meetings that include guest speakers on community-relevant topics and provide a forum for members to exchange ideas on creating positive change. The club has grown to over 40 members since its chartering in September 2018.
    • Hosts weekly Rotary meetings with guest speakers and idea exchange
      Conducts weekly meetings that include guest speakers on community and Rotary-related topics, and provide a forum for members to exchange ideas for creating positive change.
  • Local Community Grantmaking 2 activities
    • Provide financial grants to local and global causes
      Donates funds to support community and international initiatives, including a $90,000 contribution to the All Faith Community Services Buckeye Food Bank and over $500,000 collectively donated to various causes in Buckeye and globally since 2018.
    • Provides financial grants to local and global causes
      Has donated over $500,000 since 2018 to support various causes, including a $90,000 donation to the All Faith Community Services Buckeye Food Bank, with funding directed to both local (Buckeye) and international initiatives.
  • Member-Focused Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
    • Engages in inter-club Rotary exchanges and visits
      Participates in the Rotary tradition of exchanging banners with other Rotary clubs through in-person visits and hosting guest delegations from other clubs.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Distributes grants to local and global causes through philanthropic giving
      Has donated over $500,000 since 2018 to support various causes, including a $90,000 contribution to the All Faith Community Services Buckeye Food Bank, demonstrating a focus on both local and international impact.
    • Engages in inter-club Rotary exchanges and relationship-building
      Participates in the Rotary tradition of exchanging banners with other Rotary clubs, either by visiting other clubs or hosting delegations, strengthening regional and global Rotary networks.
    • Hosts weekly Rotary meetings with guest speakers and community-focused discussions
      Organizes weekly meetings that include guest speakers and idea exchanges on topics relevant to the community and Rotarians, fostering engagement and collaborative problem-solving.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2020

the money

revenue
Total revenue$30K
Contributions & grants$11K36%
Program service revenue
Investment income$10%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$14K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out$9K
balance sheet
Total assets$34K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$34K
2 years on record · 2019–2020 · YoY revenue +69.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

board members · 3
  • DAVE JOHNSON — DIRECTOR
  • DICK CRICHTON — DIRECTOR
  • ROBIN POLK — DIRECTOR
relationships · 20

who they work with

  • All Faith Community Services Buckeye Food Bank Partner — Recipient of a $90,000 donation from the Verrado Rotary Foundation.
  • All Faith Community Services Buckeye Food Bank Partner — Recipient of a check presentation from the Rotary Club of Verrado
  • Banner Estrella Medical Center Partner — Hosted CEO Courtney Ophaug as a speaker at a Rotary Club of Verrado meeting to discuss healthcare in the West Valley
  • District Site Network — Member of Rotary District 50335
  • Mirna's Place Partner — Invited founder Mirna Tomsic to present on the organization's work distributing merchandise and support to local charities
  • Rotary Club of Charlotte International Partner — Exchanged banners with the club.
  • Rotary Club of Eagle River Partner — Exchanged banners with the club.
  • Rotary Club of Goodyear Pebble Creek Partner — Sponsoring club that exchanged banners.
  • Rotary Club of Kilifi (Kenya) Partner — Exchanged banners with the club.
  • Rotary Club of Pacific Grove Partner — Exchanged banners with the club.
  • Rotary Club of Pismo Beach Partner — Exchanged banners with the club.
  • Rotary Club of Prescott Sunup Partner — Exchanged banners with the club.
  • Rotary Club of Rancho Bernardo Partner — Exchanged banners with the club.
  • Rotary Club of San Antonio Partner — Exchanged banners with the club.
  • Rotary Club of San Luis Obispo Partner — Exchanged banners with the club.
  • Rotary Club of Sioux Falls West Partner — Exchanged banners with the club.
  • Rotary Club of Tuggeranong (Canberra) Partner — Exchanged banners with the club.
  • Rotary International Network — Global network to which the Rotary Club of Verrado belongs.
  • Rotary International Network — Member of the global Rotary network enabling international connections and collaboration.
  • Teravalis Partner — Presenting sponsor of the Gathering Buckeye charity event.