Paul Harris Fellows

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What types of contributions are eligible for Paul Harris Fellow or Multiple Paul Harris Fellow recognition?

A: All contributions to the Annual Programs Fund and/or restricted gifts are eligible.

Q: Can a business or organization be a Paul Harris Fellow?

A : No. Occasionally, a donor contributes US$1,000 and wishes to recognize a business or organization. In these instances, since Paul Harris Fellow recognition can only be presented to individuals, a Certificate of Appreciation is given instead.

Q: Can I name someone else a Paul Harris Fellow?

A : Yes. There are two ways to do this:

You may make a contribution of US$1,000 and ask that the recognition be awarded to another person.

Or you may contribute Recognition Points to another person. Recognition Points are accumulated when a Paul Harris Fellow has made a personal contribution in addition to his or her initial gift of US$1,000. At the same time that the donor's recognition level increases through this new gift, he or she also accrues Recognition Points, which can be transferred to other donors' accounts. If 1,000 Recognition Points are transferred to one person, that individual becomes a Paul Harris Fellow.

The Recognition Points can also be split between multiple accounts. For example, if 1,000 Recognition Points were divided equally between two people who had not previously contributed to the Foundation, each of those individuals would need to contribute only an additional US$500 to become Paul Harris Fellows.

 

Q: Can Recognition Points also be used to name Multiple Paul Harris Fellows?

A: Yes. A donor who is already a Paul Harris Fellow becomes a Multiple Paul Harris Fellow if 1,000 Recognition Points are transferred to his or her account.

 

Q: When do Recognition Points expire?

A: Foundation Recognition Points no longer expire.

For further information on Paul Harris Fellow or Multiple Paul Harris Fellow recognition, contact your Donor Services representative . Be sure to include your district number when sending any correspondence.

Download the PHF Recognition and Application Form (PDF, 126KB, new window)

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