rotary district 7040

Name

rotary district 7040

Legal name

Rotary District 7040

Website

https://rotary7040.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Community Service Organization

NAICS

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

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 programs
• Youth leadership development
• International youth exchange
• Humanitarian grant funding
• Rotary club coordination

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Member Dues: Rotary clubs and districts operate through membership dues paid to Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation. Clubs pay per-member fees that fund both local operations and global humanitarian initiatives.
2. Donations and Fundraising: District and clubs raise funds through various events and campaigns. The Rotary Foundation distributes over $1 million USD daily in grants to projects worldwide. Donations support global grants, district grants, and The Rotary Foundation's endowment and programs.

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Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Rotary District 7040 is a non-profit administrative district of Rotary International that coordinates over 50 Rotary and Rotaract clubs across southeastern Ontario, southwestern Quebec, Nunavut, and the North Country of New York State. It delivers community service programs, youth leadership development (Youth Exchange, RYLA, Interact/EarlyAct), international grant-funded humanitarian projects, scholarships, literacy, environmental sustainability, and food security initiatives through member clubs and The Rotary Foundation.

Product overview

Rotary District 7040 is a non-profit charitable organization that serves as a regional administrative body of Rotary International, covering communities across southeastern Ontario, southwestern Quebec, Nunavut, and the North Country of New York State. The district operates its programs through the ClubRunner website platform and offers a portfolio of service programs including youth development initiatives (Youth Exchange, RYLA, Interact/EarlyAct clubs), international service (Global Grants supporting peacebuilding, water, health, education, and economic development projects), scholarships, literacy programs, environmental sustainability initiatives, and food security projects. The district also participates in Rotary International platforms like the Service Projects Center. These programs are delivered through a network of over 60 local Rotary clubs and are funded through The Rotary Foundation, which distributes over $1 million USD daily in grants and maintains a four-star Charity Navigator rating.

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Products and services

• Youth Exchange Program International youth exchange program offering students aged 15-19 the opportunity to study abroad and experience life in another country, described as the world's best-run and lowest-cost international youth exchange program. Targeted at high-school-aged youth in the district who apply through sponsoring Rotary clubs.
• RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Academy) An intensive leadership experience for youth in District 7040 designed to develop leadership skills while fostering friendships and Rotary values. Targeted at young people in the district seeking leadership development.
• Interact and EarlyAct Clubs Service clubs for young people ages 12-18 (Interact) and elementary school children (EarlyAct) that develop leadership skills while promoting the Rotary motto 'Service Above Self'. Targeted at middle-school, high-school, and elementary-age youth sponsored by local Rotary clubs.
• Global Grants The Rotary Foundation global grants supporting international service projects in areas including peacebuilding, disease prevention, water/sanitation, maternal and child health, education, and economic development. Targeted at Rotary clubs partnering internationally on humanitarian projects.
• District Scholarships Global Grant Scholarship program providing funding for students to pursue graduate studies aligned with Rotary's areas of focus, including support for study at institutions like the University of Cambridge. Targeted at graduate students whose studies align with Rotary's areas of focus.
• Service Projects Center Rotary International platform launched in 2025 enabling members to explore, share, and manage service projects and partnerships across the Rotary world, viewable by both members and non-members. Targeted at Rotary and Rotaract members seeking to coordinate service projects.
• Peacebuilding Initiatives District-wide peacebuilding programs including the Peace Pole project, Unite for Peace Zoom events, and support for Rotary Peace Fellows. Targeted at Rotary clubs and community members across the district interested in peace and conflict resolution.
• Literacy Programs District literacy initiatives including the Free Reading Program, Dictionary for Life project, and Guatemala Literacy Project partnership. Targeted at children and underserved communities both locally and internationally.
• Environmental Sustainability Projects Environmental programs including the Lawns and Lights initiative promoting urban biodiversity, pollinator protection, and No Mow May campaigns. Targeted at communities across the district interested in biodiversity and sustainability.
• Food Security Programs Food security initiatives including the Un Défi AlimenTERRE/La Corbeille project serving 15,000 families monthly and food bank partnerships across the district. Targeted at food-insecure families in the Greater Montreal and Ontario regions served through Rotary e-Club Premier 7040 partnerships.

Quantifiable outcome

• The Rotary Foundation distributes over $1 million USD daily in grants
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Un Défi AlimenTERRE/La CorbeillecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 May 2024Rotary e-Club Premier 7040 partners with La Corbeille food bank for food security initiative. Project saved 465 tons of food valued at $4,500,000, serving 15,000 families monthly. Involves 94 volunteers and 5 Rotary and Rotaract clubs in Greater Montreal and Ontario.
• KEYS Newcomers CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKingston Rotaract Club partnered with KEYS for refugee resettlement, welcoming over 200 families from Ukraine, Syria, Afghanistan, Somalia, Burundi, and other countries. Activities include clothing bazaars, fundraisers, and community integration support.
• Bruce HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOttawa-area Rotarians partnered with Bruce House (HIV support organization) for Capital Pride events, raising over $1,500 as top fundraising team.
• ShelterBoxminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational disaster relief partnership. ShelterBox provides emergency shelter and supplies following disasters. Rotarians worldwide support ShelterBox initiatives.
• Rotary Club of Kharkiv-New Level (Ukraine)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Ukraine support including blanket distribution project. District sent over $36,000 USD for humanitarian aid through this partnership.
• Lionhearts Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRotary Clubs of Ottawa partner with Lionhearts for community service projects, providing hands-on volunteering opportunities.
• Dictionary for LifeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization providing Oxford Picture Dictionary to Grade 3 students. West Ottawa club leads this initiative district-wide.
• The Rotary FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal grant funding for international projects. Foundation distributes over $1 million USD daily in grants. Supports all areas of focus including peace, health, education, environment, and community development.
• I Love First PeoplesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Friendship Boxes program delivering supplies to Aboriginal children's centers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kiwanis International: Global service-club organization with a comparable dues-funded, club-based model focused on community service and youth programs (Key Club, Circle K, Builders Club). Operates in many of the same Canadian and U.S. markets as District 7040, competing for similar member demographics.
• Rotary District 6380: A neighboring Ontario-based Rotary district covering a comparable mix of urban and rural communities in eastern Canada. Operates an essentially identical service-club, district-governance model with overlapping programs (youth exchange, global grants, foundation grants), making it the closest structural peer.
• Civitan International: Service-club organization focused on community service and supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Operates the same club-based, volunteer-led service model as Rotary, with comparable youth programs (Junior Civitan) competing for the same member demographic.
• Lions Clubs International: One of Rotary's closest peer service-club organizations, operating a similar volunteer-membership model focused on community service, humanitarian projects, and youth leadership (e.g., Leos). Competes with Rotary for the same pool of community-minded professional members across North America.
• Soroptimist International: Global volunteer service organization for women that operates a similar club-based model focused on community service, scholarships, and humanitarian projects. Comparable structure, mission, and member-driven fundraising approach to Rotary District 7040.
• Rotary District 7070: Another Canadian Rotary district (Greater Toronto Area) operating the same volunteer-governed, club-based service model with shared programs (RYLA, Global Grants, Youth Exchange). Comparable in structure and mission, differing mainly in geographic density and market.
• Rotary International: Parent organization of District 7040; the global governing body that sets policy, administers The Rotary Foundation, and coordinates 1.2 million members across 35,000+ clubs. Directly comparable in mission, brand, and member-service model, and the upstream entity whose funding pipeline District 7040 depends on.

Broad incumbents

• Community Foundations of Canada: National network of 191 community foundations across Canada that pool endowment assets and grant funds to local charities—directly overlapping with Rotary's grantmaking and community-development activities in many of the same Ontario and Quebec geographies.
• United Way (Canada): National federated fundraising network with local chapters across Canada (including Eastern Ontario) that pool corporate and individual donations and distribute them to community service agencies. Shares the charitable-fundraising and community-impact mission but operates a different funding-distribution model than Rotary's club-based membership approach.

Others

• Points of Light: Nonprofit focused on mobilizing volunteer service and civic engagement globally, with a strong North American footprint. Shares Rotary's mission of activating community service but operates a more centralized, less club-based model—positioning it as an adjacent rather than directly competing organization.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

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