Rotary Club of Dallas

What Rotary Club of Dallas does

The Rotary Club of Dallas is a non-profit civic service organization founded on April 20, 1911, recognized as the first Rotary club in Texas and the 39th chartered by Rotary International. It serves a cross-section of Dallas-area business owners, executives, managers, political leaders, and professionals through weekly Wednesday luncheons at the Park City Club, with virtual attendance available via Facebook Live and YouTube archives. The club operates under the global Rotary International umbrella, which connects its 250+ members to a network of 1.2 million Rotarians across 200+ countries for international humanitarian projects, youth exchange, and polio eradication initiatives.

The organization's primary technology platform is ClubRunner, a third-party membership management system that handles website hosting, the member database, event registration, and weekly email communications. The club does not develop proprietary software and has no disclosed AI, API, or integration surface. Operational technology is limited to standard office tools plus PayPal/credit card processing for online donations.

Revenue is generated through three streams: recurring annual membership dues, one-time event fees (Salute to America's Veterans, Charity Golf Tournament, Bike Rodeo, Cliburn Performance), and tax-deductible donations routed through the wholly-owned Dallas Rotary Club Foundation. Membership acquisition is community-led via personal invitation and sponsorship, with prospective members reviewed by the Membership Committee and Board before being published in the weekly newsletter for general membership approval. Service delivery occurs through direct partnerships with the Dallas Police Department, USO DFW, the George W. Bush Institute Military Service Initiative, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital, ShelterBox, and the Dallas Independent School District.

Name

Rotary Club of Dallas

Legal name

The Rotary Club of Dallas

Website

https://dallasrotary.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1911

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Rotary Club of Dallas is a 114-year-old non-profit civic service organization (1st in Texas, 39th worldwide) serving 250+ Dallas business and professional leaders through weekly meetings, community service projects, and Rotary International's global humanitarian network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Service and Civic Organization

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139), Civic and Social Organizations (81341)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

Keywords

• Community service organization
• Civic club membership
• Professional networking
• Humanitarian fundraising
• Charitable foundation

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual dues paid by club members to remain in good standing, contributing to club operations and the Dallas Rotary Club Foundation
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Tax-deductible donations to the Dallas Rotary Club Foundation supporting local and global humanitarian projects
3. Event Fees: Fees for various events including the annual Salute to America's Veterans, charity golf tournament, and other community events

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Rotary Club of Dallas is a nonprofit civic organization and local chapter of Rotary International that provides weekly fellowship meetings, community service projects, youth mentorship and exchange programs, veteran support events, teacher recognition awards, and international humanitarian initiatives. Members are established professionals who join through invitation, pay annual dues, and participate in service projects supporting local Dallas community organizations and global Rotary causes such as polio eradication.

Product overview

The Rotary Club of Dallas is a non-profit service organization (a local chapter of Rotary International) that provides community service programs, youth exchange initiatives, educational recognition, and veterans support. It does not offer a technology product or software-as-a-service offering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dallas Rotary Club Foundation: The foundation arm of the Rotary Club of Dallas that handles charitable fundraising and grant-making for humanitarian projects
• DREAM Team
• Service Above Self Teacher Awards

Products and services

• Rotary Club Membership Annual membership that provides Dallas business owners, executives, managers, political leaders, and professionals access to weekly Wednesday meetings at Park City Club, networking opportunities, leadership development, and participation in community service projects. New members are acquired through personal invitation and sponsorship, progress from Red Badge to Blue Badge status, and pay annual dues.
• Salute to America's Veterans Annual fundraising event benefiting the USO DFW and George W. Bush Institute Military Service Initiative. The 17th annual event attracted approximately 350 attendees including 136 Veterans and First Responders, and has raised nearly $700,000 for veterans organizations over 18 years.
• DREAM Team Youth Service Program Youth service program under the Rotary Club of Dallas focused on community service and leadership development for young participants.
• Service Above Self Teacher Awards Annual awards program recognizing outstanding teachers in Dallas Independent School District (DISD) for their service above self. The award ceremony is held as a luncheon at Park City Club.
• Charity Golf Tournament Annual charity golf tournament organized by the club to raise funds for its humanitarian projects, with committee leadership under Don Crook.
• Pints for Polio Event Annual fundraising event supporting Rotary International's polio eradication efforts, attracting international participants. Co-chaired by Colleen Brainerd and Jim Frankiewicz.
• Bike Rodeo and Child Safety Day Annual bike and traffic safety education event held in partnership with Texas Scottish Rite Hospital, hosting Dallas-area children and parents for interactive safety activities and giving away hundreds of bikes.
• Rotary Youth Exchange Program International student exchange program that builds peace one young person at a time, hosted by the Rotary Club of Dallas as part of Rotary International's global network.
• Donations to Dallas Rotary Club Foundation Tax-deductible charitable donations accepted through the ClubRunner platform, PayPal, and credit card to support the Dallas Rotary Club Foundation's local and global humanitarian projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly $700,000 raised for veterans organizations over 18 years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dallas Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership for community outreach programs including Cookies for Cops, Back the Blue events, National Night Out, Back the Blue Breakfast, and the annual Distinguished Service Award luncheon. The club supports DPD's community engagement initiatives.
• ShelterBoxminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRotary-affiliated disaster relief charity receiving funds from the club for winter relief in Ukraine. Club members raised nearly $15,000 for ShelterBox aid to Ukraine.
• Texas Scottish Rite HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual Bike Rodeo & Child Safety Day partnership hosting Dallas area children and parents for bike and traffic safety education with interactive activities.
• Safer Dallas Better DallascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosting the annual Dallas Police Department Distinguished Service Award and Public Safety Leader Award Luncheon to honor individuals demonstrating Service Above Self in fighting crime.
• Ferguson Road InitiativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity beautification partnership focused on tree planting at White Rock Hills Park in East Dallas.
• Baylor School of DentistryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational service trip partnership providing dental services for thousands of Ghanaians and training for local nursing students.
• USO DFWcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual Salute to America's Veterans event benefits the USO DFW, raising funds to support military personnel and families.
• George W. Bush Institute Military Service InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual Salute to America's Veterans event benefits the George W. Bush Institute Military Service Initiative supporting veteran services.
• White Rock Center of HopeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHomeless recovery shelter partnership where club members process clothing and food donations for distribution to families in crisis.
• The Bridge Homeless Recovery ShelterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlanket drive collection for homeless men and women at the downtown Dallas shelter.
• Rotary InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers across 200+ countries enabling international service projects and youth exchange programs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Kiwanis International: Global civic service club organization with a comparable member-dues + fundraising model focused on community service, youth programs, and local project leadership. Differs in being a federated parent body rather than a single local chapter.
• Points of Light: National civic-engagement nonprofit that mobilizes volunteers and supports local service organizations. Comparable in mission of activating civic-minded professionals, though operating at a national scale rather than single-city.
• Lions Clubs International: Largest service-club organization globally, with overlapping civic mission (community service, humanitarian aid, youth programs) and a dues-based local-chapter model. Comparable in structure and nonprofit service focus.

Regional players

• Dallas Regional Chamber: Dallas-based business and civic leadership organization convening executives for networking, advocacy, and community programs. Comparable member demographic and city-level civic engagement role, though chamber-focused rather than service-focused.
• Salvation Army Greater Dallas: Major Dallas-based nonprofit delivering community services (food, shelter, youth programs) funded through donations and events. Comparable Dallas community-service footprint and donation/revenue model, though a direct service provider rather than a membership club.
• Community Foundation of Texas: North Texas-based community foundation that pools philanthropic funds and issues grants to local nonprofits. Comparable in foundation-style governance and Dallas-area grantmaking, though much larger in endowment scale.
• United Way of Metropolitan Dallas: Dallas-based nonprofit fundraising and grantmaking organization that raises and distributes charitable funds to local partners. Highly comparable in donations-plus-events revenue model and community foundation-style grantmaking.
• The Junior League of Dallas: Dallas-based civic-volunteer organization of women focused on community service, fundraising, and leadership development. Comparable membership dues + fundraising model, Dallas-specific footprint, and volunteer-driven project delivery.

Direct peers

• Rotary Club of Atlanta: Long-standing, high-profile Rotary club in a major U.S. metro with similar civic leadership membership, foundation structure, and major annual fundraising events. Closest analog in scale and visibility.
• Rotary Club of Houston: Another major Texas Rotary club with a large professional membership, weekly meetings, and a charitable foundation. Highly comparable governance, revenue model (dues + donations + events), and program portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/rotaryclubofdallas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dallas-rotary-club
• Instagraminstagram.com/rotaryclubofdallas

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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