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Placentia Rotary Foundation Tax ID 83-0871763

The Placentia Rotary foundation is organized exclusively for charitable purposes and is qualified as an exempt organization under section 501c(3) of the Internal Revenue Service. It is categorized as a non-profit public benefit corporation.
The specific objectives and purposes of this corporation shall be to provide support for the community, international, vocational, and youth service activities of the Rotary Club of Placentia, a member of the Rotary International organization. Support includes fundraising and distribution of funds to qualified recipients.

Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.

Solving real problems takes real commitment and vision. For more than 117 years, Rotary's People of Action have used their passion, energy, and intelligence to take action on sustainable projects. From literacy and peace to water and health, we are always working to better our world, and we stay committed to the end.

Why do we do this?...

In the last twelve years Cowabunga has raised over $160,000 dollars all of which is invested into our local community through projects such as our Dental Clinic, the Santa Claus meet & greet at the Tamale Festival, Veterans Village, Blessing Boxes, LOT 318-Backpacks, REACH Foundation, HIS -OC, Corazon house and septic system build, Rise Against Hunger, OC Food Access Harvest, End Polio Now, and countless college scholarships to Placentia students in need.

The Rotary Club of Placentia is an organization of Placentia business and professional leaders dedicated to providing service to the community in keeping with our motto, “Service above self”.