The Jersey City
Rotary Foundation (Rotary Foundation of Jersey City, Inc.) was established in
1996 to further and to perpetuate the charitable activities of the Rotary Club
of Jersey City. It supports a variety of charitable causes and activities
locally, nationally, and internationally through cooperation with other
affiliates of Rotary International and with local community groups in Hudson
County, New Jersey. The foundation functions as a community foundation for
the Hudson County area providing opportunities for individuals and groups to
contribute to the improvement of life in the community. It is recognized
by the Internal Revenue Service as a
501(c)(3)
charitable organization, and as such, contributions to the foundation may be tax
deductible to the donor.
Programs
In addition to the General
Fund which is
directed by the trustees toward a variety of charitable and educational
activities, The Foundation has established a number of special purpose funds
which donors may use to direct their contributions to specific purposes or
geographic areas:
Community Fund -
Contributions specifically designated to the Community Fund may
only be used to meet identified needs in the Hudson County, New Jersey
community.
International Fund -
Contributions specifically designated to the International Fund
may only be used to support programs either outside the United States of America
or to support International Exchange Programs to further International
Brotherhood and World Peace.
Youth Fund -
Contributions specifically designated to the Youth Fund may only
be used to support programs which directly benefit young people under the age of
21.
Special Funds -
The trustees may accept specially designated funds from
individuals or a group of donors as long as the purpose of such funds are
compatible with the purposes of the Foundation and do not conflict with any
laws, rules, or regulations which govern the operation of the Foundation.
The trustees, in considering the establishment of such a fund, will take into
account the restrictions indicated above, as well as certain minimum and maximum
limits which might make the management of the fund undesirable to the
Foundation. At the present time, only one such Special Fund has been
established but more can be added by the trustees upon the request of a
donor.
The Miller
Campership Fund -
The Miller Campership Fund has been established based on grants from the
Liberty Savings Federal Credit Union in honor of its founders William A. and
Catherine L. Miller. Additional contributions to this fund are made
periodically both by the Credit Union and by interested individuals. The
fund is set up as a permanent endowment fund with the earnings generated by
the fund being distributed periodically. The purpose of the fund is
limited to providing financial assistance to Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts from
Hudson County, New Jersey in order that they might participate in Scouting
sponsored summer camp, national, and international opportunities.
For additional information about the programs and projects
operated and/or supported by the Jersey City Rotary Foundation, please see our
Projects page HERE.
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2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 Rotary Club of Jersey City