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About The Gundaker Foundation, Inc.

This non-profit corporation of District 7450, established in 1964, recognizes the lifelong accomplishments of Guy Gundaker, a charter member of the Rotary Club of Philadelphia and President of Rotary International during 1923-1924. A charitable arm of our District, the Gundaker Foundation provides matching grants for the projects of clubs within the District and funds selected district programs. The Gundaker Foundation is a valuable and unique asset, serving the Rotary Clubs in our District. We are one of the few Rotary Districts –worldwide—to have its own charitable foundation. Its purposes complement those of the Rotary Foundation. Whereas, the Rotary Foundation primarily supports projects of an international scope, the Gundaker Foundation focuses mainly on supporting the local efforts of clubs in District 7450. Since its inception, the Gundaker Foundation has raised and distributed over $2 million. Approximately 80% of all funds distributed by Gundaker remain within our District.

All Rotary Members in our District are heartily encouraged to make annual contributions to the Gundaker Foundation. Once contributions reach the $1,000 level, that member becomes a Guy Gundaker Fellow. Additional levels of recognition are outlined as “Levels of Sustaining Gundaker Membership.”:
Gundaker is also a recognized agency of the United Way. United Way contributions can be targeted to Gundaker, Agency 9315. All contributions to the Gundaker Foundation are tax deductible.


The Purpose of the Gundaker Foundation

To promote international understanding, peace and goodwill among the peoples and nations of the world.

  1. To extend financial assistance and technical aid throughout the world upon the recommendation and supervision of local Rotary Clubs.
  2. To sponsor District 7450 Gundaker Foundation Scholarships and/or Grants as may be established.
  3. To arrange, promote and encourage the exchange of students from one country to another so as to have the students as guests of individual Rotarians and to enable the students to learn the social, economic and cultural aspects of life in a different country on a personal basis.
  4. To carry on other charitable or educational activities similar to the aims and objectives set forth above.

The Gundaker Foundation meets the first Monday of the month at the Desmond Hotel in Malvern, beginning with dinner at 6:00 p.m., meeting at 6:45 p.m.. Guests are welcome to attend.

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