Rotary International
501(c)(4)
70% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Rotary International is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Evanston, Illinois, registered in 1958, with $125,638,423 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 70% of spending to programs.
1560 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, IL, 60201 EIN 36-1707667 Since 1958
Revenue (FY2024)
$125.6M
▲ 13.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$121.4M
Net assets
$160.9M
Employees
341
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
BProgram efficiency40% of the rating70% to programs · $0 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Rotary International: 70% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating16 mo reserves · +3% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Rotary International: 16 mo reserves · +3% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Rotary International: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Rotary International: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Rotarians promote integrity, good will and peace through fellowship of business professionals.
What they do
International convention - the international convention is the annual business meeting of ri and is designed to inspire and inform rotarians at an international level while advancing the strategic goals of ri and its foundation. the convention is held in different locations each year, both domestic and international. in 2025, the convention was held in calgary, canada.
International assembly - the international assembly is an annual training meeting of ri designed to inspire and motivate rotary officers and leaders for the incoming rotary year. the training allows incoming leaders to interpret and implement the president-elect's priorities and initiatives, and also provides an opportunity to discuss and plan their activities during the year. the international assembly is held once a year every january, in orlando florida.
Other program services are in place to coordinate and direct the activities of rotary international and support the object of rotary. the object of rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise. these other program services support the object of rotary by helping rotary clubs and districts achieve their services goals, expand rotary membership, and promote their activities to the media and general public.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $91.1M (FY2013) to $125.6M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $49.8MNet assets $160.9M
Operating margin
3.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$210.7M
Total liabilities
$49.8M
Net assets
$160.9M
Salaries & benefits
$55.4M
46% of expenses
Board members
18
17 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $125,638,423▲13.0% | $121,368,760▲6.0% | $160,897,528▲4.1% | $210,685,391▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $111,206,103▲5.4% | $114,473,964▲5.9% | $154,608,974▼1.5% | $201,098,297▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $105,472,793▲1.0% | $108,072,103▲6.0% | $157,006,993▼1.4% | $200,010,861▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $104,403,187▲8.3% | $101,929,296▲18.0% | $159,261,037▼0.9% | $193,008,591▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $96,362,213▲1.6% | $86,383,168▼5.4% | $160,638,048▲7.3% | $194,654,881▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $94,883,263▼10.4% | $91,292,220▼10.6% | $149,759,906▲2.7% | $181,437,265 | 990 |
| 2018 | $105,865,106▼0.6% | $102,060,625▲6.4% | $145,859,286▲4.1% | $181,478,013▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $106,537,410▲11.9% | $95,884,511▲4.5% | $140,091,313▲2.4% | $172,445,046▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $95,182,372▼3.0% | $91,769,272▼2.8% | $136,834,353▲8.1% | $166,700,691▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $98,142,916▲10.0% | $94,365,797▲9.3% | $126,582,158▼1.5% | $159,664,981▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $89,184,783▼2.1% | $86,304,383▼12.1% | $128,512,014▼8.7% | $161,553,454▼5.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $91,134,036 | $98,239,230▼0.4% | $140,793,760▲8.8% | $170,970,675▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $98,653,109▲7.7% | $129,431,162▲3.6% | $169,232,729▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $91,620,983▲22.0% | $124,888,719▼16.2% | $167,658,260▼6.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $75,085,911▼4.1% | $148,979,363▲26.2% | $178,947,698▲14.7% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $78,258,851 | $118,043,114 | $156,078,424 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: John Hewko — $497,408 (0.41% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Hewko | Chief Executive Officer | 25.6 | $497,408 |
| Michele Berg | Deputy General Secretary | 25.6 | $299,059 |
| David Alexander | Chief Communications Officer | 34.4 | $298,918 |
| Steven Routburg | General Counsel | 32.4 | $249,461 |
| Sarah Crawford | Chief Programs & Engagement Officer | 30 | $222,505 |
| Nora Zei | Chief Participant Experience Officer | 28.8 | $220,039 |
| Julie Burke | Chief Financial Officer | 20 | $214,217 |
| Kristopher Newbauer | Chief Human Resources Officer | 22.4 | $194,806 |
| Paul Haisman | Chief Information Officer | 22.4 | $194,634 |
| Andrew G Mcdonald | Deputy General Counsel | 26.8 | $149,045 |
| Richard Plocinik | Director of Enterprise Projects | 24.8 | $132,280 |
| Cris Downey | Director - Technology Services | 22.4 | $121,944 |
| Gordon Mcinally Beg 724 | Past President | 20 | $113,656 |
| Stephanie Urchick Beg 724 | President | 40 | $80,181 |
| Mario Cesar De Camargo End 624 | President Elect | 40 | $44,050 |
| Eric Jones | Chief Investment Officer | 2.8 | $27,943 |
| Michael Patock | Investment Officer | 2.8 | $16,118 |
| Jonathan South | Investment Officer | 2.8 | $15,702 |
| Alain Van De Poel Beg 724 | Director | 20 | — |
| Anirudha Roy Chowdhury | Director | 20 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Accion Labs Us Inc | Staffing and Consulting | $9,118,537 |
| Microsoft Corporation (licensing) | Software Licensing | $2,771,986 |
| Oracle America Inc | Software Licensing | $1,376,935 |
| Cloud For Good LLC | Consulting Services | $1,068,153 |
| Business Contract Solutions Inc | Staffing and Consulting | $607,870 |
Grants received · $281K total
7 grants to Rotary International totaling $281K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of New Jersey | General support | 2020 | $34,000 |
| Banner Health | General support | 2016 | $7,500 |
| Family Health International | General support | 2015 | $42,127 |
| Family Health International | General support | 2015 | $42,127 |
| Global Poverty Project Inc | To engage u.s. rotarians in focused grassroots polio advocacy. | 2014 | $96,896 |
| Family Health International | General support | 2014 | $50,568 |
| Banner Health | General donation | 2014 | $7,500 |
Grants made · $77K in FY2024
1 grant totaling $77K in FY2024. All grants made by Rotary International →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International | Polioplus fund | $76,990 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Rotary International a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Rotary International is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-1707667, based in Evanston, Illinois.
- What is Rotary International's EIN?
- Rotary International's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-1707667.
- How much revenue does Rotary International report?
- Rotary International reported $125,638,423 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Rotary International's spending goes to programs?
- Rotary International spends about 70% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Rotary International have?
- CharityIndex grades Rotary International A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Rotary International's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Rotary International's latest Form 990 is $497,408, paid to John Hewko (Chief Executive Officer).
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Data for Rotary International (EIN 36-1707667) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.