Club Qualification
Club Qualification Requirements for District 5450
A District 5450 Club that sponsors a Global Grant or District Grant must be “qualified” before the grant application can be approved. Club qualification is renewed annually and requires the following steps:
1. Grant Qualification Training
- Attendance Requirement: At least one club member must attend a grant qualification training for the Rotary year of the grant. Club Grants Chairs and any club member interested in grants are encouraged to attend.
2. Current Grant Reporting
- Global and District Grants: All grant reporting must be current for both Global and District Grants.
3. IRS Form 990 Filing
- Confirmation: The club must confirm its most current filing of IRS Form 990 or its equivalent.
4. Annual Donation Encouragement
- Rotary Foundation Contribution: The district encourages all clubs to donate at least $50 per capita to the Rotary Foundation Annual Fund or PolioPlus each year.
5. Required Documentation Submission
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Executed Club Qualification Memorandum of Understanding (MOU):
- The MOU must be signed by the Club President and President-Elect for the year the grant application will be submitted.
- The MOU confirms club oversight of the grant project and agreement to meet all Rotary requirements.
- Send executed copies of the MOU to office@rotary5450.org.
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Confirmation of IRS Form 990 Filing:
- For clubs using the 990-N or postcard filing, send a copy of the confirmation receipt, including the club name, to office@rotary5450.org.
- For clubs using 990EZ or 990, send a copy of the signature page with the name of a club officer either typed in or signed to office@rotary5450.org.
- Sending confirmation to the district treasurer will meet the requirements of the District and Grant Qualification at the same time. Please ensure that the name of the club is included in the transmittal of the documentation.
By meeting these requirements, your club will be qualified to sponsor Global and District Grants in District 5450.