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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.
- To extend financial assistance
and technical aid throughout the world upon the recommendation
and supervision of local Rotary Clubs.
- To sponsor District 7450
Gundaker Foundation Scholarships and/or Grants as may
be established.
- 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.
- 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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