The Stillwater Rotary Club regularly receives requests from organizations, groups or individuals asking for financial support for a particular project, event or program. We have revised our process for reviewing grant applications in order to insure that all requests receive thorough consideration. To assist our club in responding to these requests in a way that is consistent and which reflects the values and priorities of the club, the criteria listed below will be applied when acting upon the request.

CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION CRITERIA

Except in extraordinary circumstances, only requests from nonprofit organizations will be considered. Requests that benefit groups of individuals or the community as a whole will be given priority. Only in unique situations will grants be made for an individual. In those cases, it should be clearly demonstrated that the grant on the behalf of an individual will result in a community benefit.

Grants to groups or organizations will be considered based on the following criteria:

Programs or projects that promote the community’s health.

Programs or projects that benefit children, youth, and families.

Programs or projects that benefit children or adults with disabilities.

Programs or projects that benefit elderly citizens who do not have other resources for financial, social, and emotional support.

Programs or projects that benefit areas where people are without basic levels of food, shelter or health care and where a Rotary intervention can have a demonstrated impact.

Programs or projects that enhance the arts in the St. Croix Valley area.

Programs or projects that benefit the environment and help protect natural resources.

Except in extraordinary circumstances, grants to groups, programs or projects will be in the $50-$300 range. Consideration will be given to a $25 contribution to any program that provides a Rotary program and which requests a contribution. Contributions to public governmental or educational institutions will only be considered for programs or projects not funded by public tax revenues and that reflect the club’s stated priorities. No contributions will be made to any organization that has, as part of its mission, any activity that is illegal, discriminatory, or against the best interests of the community as a whole. No contributions will be made to any organization that is affiliated with any political party. Last but not least, the Rotary Four-Way Test will guide our response to all requests for financial assistance.