A charitable foundation built for lasting service

Founded in 2003 and recognized as a 501(c)(3) in 2005, the Sammamish Rotary Foundation carries out the charitable initiatives of the Rotary Club of Sammamish.

Since then, the Foundation has distributed more than $1.2 million in grants, scholarships, and service support—turning generosity into practical local and international impact.

Four areas of service

Foundation funds support four areas of charitable service, helping us respond to immediate needs while investing in long-term opportunity.

  • Youth

    Scholarships, leadership, recognition, and opportunities that help young people thrive.

  • Community

    Food security, local nonprofits, emergency needs, and projects that strengthen nearby communities.

  • Vocational

    Education and career development that connect professional skills with community benefit.

  • International

    Health, entrepreneurship, and quality-of-life projects in communities facing significant need.

Community partners extend our reach

Businesses and organizations strengthen Foundation service through financial sponsorship, donated goods and professional services, employee volunteering, and project collaboration. Recognition acknowledges their support without endorsing their products or services.

Sustaining community partners

Republic Services

Providing financial support that gives the Foundation flexibility to direct resources where community needs are greatest. Visit Website.

Program and event sponsors

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This is a great opportunity for organizations that want to support the individuals making a big impact in their community!

In-kind and collaborative partners

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This is a great opportunity for organizations that want to support the individuals making a big impact in their community!

Become a community partner

Interested in helping expand practical service in Sammamish and beyond? Contact the Foundation to discuss sponsorship, in-kind support, employee volunteering, or project collaboration.

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Ways to support the Foundation

Choose the type of support that best matches the impact you want to make.

Ways to give now

Give where needed most

An unrestricted gift gives the Foundation flexibility to direct support to the most pressing eligible charitable needs.

Support an area of service

Direct your gift to Youth, Community, Vocational, or International service.

Endow a scholarship

Establish lasting scholarship support for a student group or area of post-secondary education that matters to you.

Sammamish Legacy Fund

Help provide a long-term source of funding for charitable initiatives in Sammamish and beyond.

Planned and tax-smart giving

Planned and legacy giving

Include the Foundation in your estate plans or name it as a beneficiary of a retirement plan or life insurance policy.

Donate appreciated assets

Consider a gift of appreciated assets as part of your charitable and financial planning.

Qualified charitable distribution

Eligible individuals may be able to make a charitable distribution directly from an IRA.

Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA)

This provides you with fixed annuity payments for life and gives the charity the remaining value at the end of the contract.

Planned gifts, appreciated assets, and IRA distributions may involve financial or tax considerations. Consult your advisor and contact the Foundation before making a gift.

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Foundation Board of Trustees

  • Doug

    Chair

  • Paul

    Vice Chair

  • Stephen Bozick

    Treasurer

  • Larry

    Secretary

  • Bill Bastine

    Trustee

  • Ron Borowski

    Trustee

  • Doug Nelson

    Club President
    Ex Officio

  • Josh Amato

    Development Director
    Ex Officio

Contact the Foundation

Sammamish Rotary Foundation
3020 Issaquah Pine Lake Rd SE PMB 11
Sammamish, WA 98075

Email: foundation@sammamishrotary.org

The Sammamish Rotary Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Tax identification number: 56-2416468.