The Rotary Club of Grand Rapids Charities Foundation is organized and operated exclusively for charitable, scientific, literary and educational purposes and is mostly funded by Rotarians. Each Rotarian is asked to donate $100 annually as part of their membership in Rotary.

The Foundation makes gifts, grants and scholarships to organizations, trusts, funds or foundations that are organized and operated exclusively for charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes. A special focus is concentrated on youth activities, improvement to the environment and such other charitable endeavors promoted by the Rotary Club of Grand Rapids.