Club Rotario Guatemala de la Ermita

What Club Rotario Guatemala de la Ermita does

Club Rotario Guatemala de la Ermita is a private non-profit civic and service organization headquartered in Guatemala City, Guatemala, founded in May 2009 as a member club of Rotary International (District 4250). It operates a portfolio of community service programs spanning healthcare (prosthetic hand donations, medical equipment to Hospitalito de Fraijanes, COVID-19 PPE distribution), education (Becas Ermita scholarships, school infrastructure improvements, Mochilas por Amor backpack drives), environment (1,404 artificial reef structures submerged in Lake Izabal to protect fish species), economic empowerment (micro-credit programs for women across 500+ villages, Better Corn farmer support), and water/sanitation (Chajul village infrastructure, Usumatlán potable water system). It is governed by a membership of Guatemalan entrepreneurs and professionals led by President and founder Rodolfo Estrada-Nicol.

The club has no commercial revenue model; instead it sustains operations through branded gastronomic fundraising events — principally the BBQ Challenge (9 editions, featuring 45 amateur grilling teams, ticketed via Tikkilife), Rotary Fondue (8 editions), Rotary Open (9 editions), Rotary Masquerade, and a newer streaming-based format called GRILL2GIVE. Supplementary inflows come from direct donations via rotaryermita.org, member contributions, corporate sponsorships (ICASA, Helios, Pavallier, IMEXVI), and Rotary Foundation Global Grants executed jointly with international partner Rotary clubs. Total disclosed international project execution reached $167,786 across four programs (Healthy Home Solutions, Micro-credits for women, Aktenamit Training Center, and Digital X-rays at Fraijanes).

The organization extends its delivery capacity through two sponsored youth structures — Rotaract Ermita (formed 2012) and Interact Ermita (formed 2018) — and has earned repeated Rotary Presidential Citations and the distinction of being the first Club 100% Paul Harris in District 4250 (2013). Geographic reach is single-country domestic (Guatemala) with projects spanning multiple rural departments. The club uses standard nonprofit digital channels — Instagram, Facebook, and rotaryermita.org — and has no proprietary technology stack or AI/ML capabilities.

Name

Club Rotario Guatemala de la Ermita

Legal name

Club Rotario Guatemala de la Ermita

Website

https://rotaryermita.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Club Rotario Guatemala de la Ermita is a Guatemala City-based Rotary International member club (founded 2009) that funds healthcare, education, environmental, and economic-empowerment programs across Guatemala through branded gastronomic fundraising events (BBQ Challenge, Rotary Fondue) and Rotary Foundation Global Grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Philanthropic and Community Development Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Business Associations (813910), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Fundraisers & Charity Events (Gala/Walks excluded) (MPAGAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cultural Festivals & Events Organizations (BPAGAHAG), Fundraising & Annual Giving (EDALAOAB)

Keywords

• Community service programs
• Charitable fundraising events
• Humanitarian aid projects
• Rotary club services
• Social impact initiatives

Headquarters

HQ city

Guatemala City

HQ country

Guatemala

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. BBQ Challenge: Annual flagship fundraising lunch event gathering 45 amateur grilling teams competing to demonstrate the best barbecue in Guatemala. Serves as the primary fundraising mechanism supporting the club's social projects.
2. GRILL2GIVE: Streaming event connecting participants via live broadcast with grilling chefs from various Latin American countries sharing techniques and secrets. Participation involves purchasing a box of products from sponsors containing ingredients and additional items.
3. Rotary Fondue: Fondue-themed fundraising dinner event, one of the club's signature gastronomic fundraising initiatives.
4. Rotary Open: Sports-themed fundraising event conducted over 9 editions.
5. Rotary Masquerade: Masquerade ball fundraising event.
6. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Direct monetary donations from members and supporters funding various social service projects in health, education, environment, and community development.
7. Global Grants from Rotary Foundation: International funding secured through Rotary Foundation and partnered international Rotary clubs for larger development projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Club Rotario Guatemala de la Ermita is a non-profit Rotary club that organizes signature fundraising events (BBQ Challenge, Rotary Fondue, Rotary Open, Rotary Masquerade, GRILL2GIVE) and uses the proceeds to fund community service projects in Guatemala. Its programmatic offerings span scholarships for children, low-cost prosthetic hand donations, an artificial reef conservation project in Lake Izabal, women's micro-credit programs, food security initiatives, water and sanitation infrastructure, and donations of medical equipment to public hospitals.

Product overview

Club Rotario Guatemala de la Ermita is a charitable Rotary Club that operates a portfolio of social service programs and fundraising events rather than a commercial product. Its offerings include: BBQ Challenge and Grill2Give as primary fundraising events; Becas Ermita scholarships for children; Helping Hands/Prótesis de Bajo Costo for prosthetic donations; Arrecifes Artificiales environmental conservation project; and various infrastructure, health, food security, and economic empowerment programs. International projects include Healthy Home Solutions, micro-credit programs, training center support, and healthcare equipment donations. The organization connects these programs through community partnerships, volunteer networks, and international Rotary Foundation support to address education, health, environment, and economic development needs in Guatemala.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BBQ Challenge: Annual gastronomic BBQ competition and fundraising event, the largest in Guatemala, held at FUTECA Cayalá.
• Rotary Fondue
• Rotary Open
• GRILL2GIVE
• Mochilas por Amor
• Helping Hands / Prótesis de Bajo Costo
• Rotary Masquerade

Products and services

• BBQ Challenge Annual flagship gastronomic fundraising event held at FUTECA Cayalá, gathering 45 amateur grilling teams competing to demonstrate the best barbecue in Guatemala. The event serves as the club's primary fundraising mechanism supporting social projects in health, education, environment, and economic empowerment.
• Grill2Give (GRILL2GIVE) Streaming-based fundraising event connecting participants cooking on a grill with chefs from different Latin American countries who share cooking information and secrets. Participation involves purchasing a box of products provided by sponsors containing ingredients and additional items.
• Becas Ermita Annual scholarship program for children from low-income families in Guatemala who maintain satisfactory school performance, with the club continuing to support recipients until graduation.
• Arrecifes Artificiales en Izabal Environmental sustainability project involving construction of submerged concrete structures to protect fish species from trawl fishing in Lake Izabal, generating larger fish and economic development opportunities for fishing families. 1,404 structures have been sunk across 8 communities (Río Banco, Punta Brava, Tecomates, Guapinol, Mariscos, Cocales, Playa Dorada, Izabalito).
• Helping Hands / Prótesis de Bajo Costo Low-cost prosthetic hands project for children and adults who have lost a limb, including beneficiary training and psychological support. Free prosthetic hand donation events (jornadas) are offered in collaboration with the Instituto Neurológico de Guatemala and university volunteers.
• Mochilas por Amor Backpack and school supplies collection project coordinated by the Rotary Ladies Committee, benefiting children in the Vuelta Grande community in Antigua Guatemala, with 200 students supported.
• Programa de Alimentos Hambre Cero Food kit donation program for families in extreme poverty affected by the COVID-19 emergency, incorporated into the existing Zero Hunger program. Over 1,200 families were supported.
• Programa Microahorro para Mujeres Micro-savings program for women in rural aldeas, teaching savings techniques to generate capital for productive projects. Loans are provided within women's groups and returned with interest.
• Better Corn Program Program providing improved seeds and training to low-income Guatemalan farmers to increase crop yields and break the poverty cycle. Planned to impact 2,000 farmers and train 2,500 families.
• Saneamiento de Aldeas en Chajul Water access and sanitation project in three villages of Chajul (Quiché department), including latrine installation. Benefits 269 houses and 1,255 inhabitants.
• Healthy Home Solutions (San Lucas Tolimán) International health project in its second edition supporting 80 families in San Lucas Tolimán, Sololá, with latrines, ecological stoves, and water filters. $68,000 executed.
• Micro-créditos para Mujeres (International) International women's empowerment project through micro-credit methodologies in rural areas. $44,000 executed.
• Centro de Capacitación en Aktenamit International training center improvement project including solar panel installation and classroom upgrades in Aktenamit. $45,452 executed.
• Rayos X Digitales en Fraijanes International digital X-ray service installation at the hospitalito in Fraijanes, Guatemala, with equipment donated by international partners. $10,334 executed.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,404 artificial reef structures deployed in Lake Izabal protecting multiple species including Cryptoheros spilurus and Cincelheros bocourti
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rotaract ErmitacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth leadership organization sponsored by Club Rotario Guatemala de la Ermita in 2012, formed by university students with a service vocation. They have conducted important aid projects independently and in collaboration with the parent club.
• Interact ErmitacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth volunteer organization sponsored by Club Rotario Guatemala de la Ermita in 2018, formed by young volunteers committed to service projects.
• Rotary International / Rotary FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent international organization providing Global Grant funding, administrative support, and global network access. The club participates in Global Grants with international Rotary clubs for major development projects.
• Club Rotario Antigua GuatemalaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on BBQ Challenge Antigua Guatemala 2023, jointly donating 12 Biocare infusion pumps to Hogar Virgen del Socorro.
• Club Rotario Ciudad de GuatemalaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint participation in celebration of 100 years of Rotary in Guatemala, strengthening ties between clubs.
• Hábitat para la Humanidad GuatemalaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on water system improvement project in Usumatlán, Zacapa, supporting new housing developments.
• Universidad de San Carlos de GuatemalaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents from the Technical Career in Occupational and Recreational Therapy at the School of Psychological Sciences participated in prosthetics donation jornadas.
• Instituto Neurológico de GuatemalaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided facilities for free prosthetics donation events (Hand Prosthetics jornadas) for adults and children.
• ICASAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate sponsor for prosthetics jornada, providing furniture loan, water, and snacks for event.
• HeliosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate cookie donor for prosthetics donation jornada.
• PavallierminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate bread donor for prosthetics donation jornada.
• Dress for SuccessminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen's empowerment organization receiving clothing donations (blouses, pants, shoes, accessories) from One Outfit One Cause initiative to help women prepare for job interviews.
• TikkilifeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial ticket sales platform for BBQ Challenge events, enabling online ticket purchases for the annual gastronomic event.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Club Rotario Ciudad de Guatemala: Another major Rotary club in Guatemala City with which Ermita jointly celebrated 100 years of Rotary in Guatemala. Operates the same Rotary civic-service structure and fundraising model in the same domestic market.
• Fundaniñas: Guatemalan nonprofit focused on girls' education that Ermita supports through its 'Sembrando Esperanza' fundraiser. Comparable as a Guatemala-based nonprofit where Ermita acts as a community/fundraising partner rather than a direct service provider.
• Club Rotario Antigua Guatemala: Sister Rotary club in Guatemala that has co-organized events with Ermita (e.g., BBQ Challenge Antigua Guatemala 2023, joint donation of infusion pumps). Operates the same civic-service and fundraising model in the same country.
• Hábitat para la Humanidad Guatemala: Established Guatemalan nonprofit that partners with Ermita on the Usumatlán water system project. Directly comparable as a Guatemala-based nonprofit executing community development infrastructure projects with donor funding.

Broad incumbents

• Rotary Foundation: The charitable arm of Rotary International that channels Global Grant funding to Ermita and other clubs. Directly comparable as the funding mechanism Ermita depends on for international project execution.
• Rotary International: Global parent organization of all Rotary clubs, including Ermita. Directly comparable as the umbrella civic/service network providing Global Grant funding, brand recognition, and administrative support that Ermita leverages for its projects.

Others

• Dress for Success Worldwide: Global women's empowerment nonprofit that receives clothing donations from Ermita's 'One Outfit One Cause' initiative. Comparable as a thematic peer in the women's economic empowerment segment Ermita addresses via its micro-credit program.
• Hogar Virgen del Socorro: Guatemalan nonprofit care home that received 12 Biocare infusion pumps donated by Ermita and Club Rotario Antigua Guatemala. Comparable as a downstream beneficiary/partner nonprofit operating in the same Guatemalan healthcare services space.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/rotaryermita
• Instagraminstagram.com/rotaryermita
• Xx.com/Rotaryermita
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rotaryermita

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

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