• Become a Member
  • Our Club
  • Member Login
facebook
linkedin
twitter
  • Home
  • Become a Member
  • Our Club
    • Video Library
    • Meeting Time & Place
      • Rotary Makeup Locations
      • Post a Make-Up
    • Member Directory
    • Leadership
    • Calendar
    • Club History
    • Press Releases
    • Past Speakers
    • Event Photo Gallery
  • Projects
  • Rotary Charities
    • Donate Now
  • Contact Us
  • Member Links
    • Member Login
    • Greenville Rotary FAQ’s
    • Post a Make-Up
    • Member Directory
    • Resources
    • Forms
    • Newsletters

Rotary Charities

About Rotary Charities

Rotary Charities Logo w-Tag RGBRotary Charities is the philanthropic arm of The Rotary Club of Greenville. With an extensive and rich history, the organization is a 501(c)(3) founded in 1960 to receive, manage and distribute charitable donations and to lead through service. The Rotary Club of Greenville participates in international projects, but the majority of contributions made through Rotary Charities support local causes. Rotary Charities is governed by an independent board of directors. The Board manages both the Annual Operating Fund for Rotary Charities as well as the endowment that is known as the Henry T. Mills Permanent Fund.

The 2022-23 Rotary Charities Board of Directors: Paul Wickensimer, president; Caroline Stewart, treasurer; Beth Padgett, secretary;  Scott Powell, Jane Dyer and Ramona Farrell.  Club President Wade Kolb is an ex officio director on the Rotary Charities Board. All the directors are senior leaders of the Rotary Club of Greenville.

What We Do

Rotary Charities seeks ways to make meaningful, sustained differences in the quality of life of the citizens of Greenville County. In conjunction with the mission and goals of The Rotary Club of Greenville, Rotary Charities funds a number of programs each year such as various projects with Alexander Elementary School, a Rotary youth leadership program called RYLA, the annual Teacher of the Year recognition program, the Rotary Family Literacy Partnership, the Service Above Self college scholarships, and other education-related programs.  As part of the world’s largest international service organization, Rotary Charities also funds various international service projects, and recent efforts have focused on Haiti and Honduras.

Service Above Self Scholarship

The Rotary Club of Greenville awards the Service Above Self Scholarship that is funded through Rotary Charities Inc. This prestigious award is a renewable grant of up to $5,000 per year for 4 years for a total potential award of $20,000. The scholarship will be awarded to a Greenville County graduating high school senior with exceptional community service and academic performance. The winner will be selected as the student who best exemplifies the Rotary motto of “Service Above Self” through their contributions to the community and future potential to continue to further the Rotary mission.

Mills Permanent Fund

The Rotary Charities Board also manages the Henry T. Mills Permanent Fund. This permanent fund was started with a generous gift from Henry T. Mills, a longtime Rotarian and past president of The Rotary Club of Greenville. The goal is to grow the permanent fund to allow the organization to remain financially strong in the years to come and secure the future of philanthropic activities in Greenville.

How to Give

Rotary Charities is proud to provide the support and funding that is changing lives in the Greenville community and beyond. By donating to Rotary Charities, you are enhancing the life of another and growing a stronger Greenville. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Click Here to Donate Online

Checks can be sent to Rotary Charities Inc., 2801 Wade Hampton Blvd, Ste 115-161, Taylors SC 29687. For more information call the Rotary office at 864-235-2293.

 

The Four-Way Test

Of the things we think, say or do:
1, Is it the TRUTH?
2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

Quick Links

  • Rotary District 7750
  • Rotary International
  • Rotary Foundation

Donate to Rotary Charities

Donate Now

Upcoming Events

Career Day Host Orientation
April 05, 2023 at 5:30 pm

New Member Orientation-Registration Required
April 11, 2023 at 10:45 am
Register Now

Rotary Club Greenville Meeting--Career Day Sponsored by GVL Tech
April 11, 2023 at 12:00 pm
Register Now

Health and Happiness - Registration required
April 17, 2023 at 5:00 pm
Register Now

Monthly Board of Directors Meeting
April 18, 2023 at 12:00 pm
Register Now

Discover Rotary--Registration Requested
April 18, 2023 at 5:30 pm
Register Now

Greenville Monthly Coffee & Conversation
April 20, 2023 at 10:00 am

North Main Rotary Park Beautification
April 22, 2023 at 10:00 am

View More on Calendar


Member Links

  • Member Login
  • Post a Make-Up
  • Member Directory
  • Resources
  • Forms
  • Newsletters
  • Calendar

District 7750

  • District 7750 Website
  • District 7750 Club List
  • District Chairs
  • District Leaders
  • Rotary International

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube
© 2014 Rotary Club of Greenville, SC | All Rights Reserved
(864) 235-2293 | 728 N. Pleasantburg Drive | Contact Us