irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $30KVARIOUS OTHER ROTARY PROGRAM EVENTS, TRAINING, AND PROGRAM REVENUES. IN FISCAL YEAR 2021, THE ANNUAL DISTRICT CONFERENCE AND OTHER CERTAIN EVENTS WERE CANCELLED, WHILE SOME TRANSITIONS TO A VIRTUAL PLATFORM DUE TO COVID-19 AND RELATED RESTRICTIONS.
named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Club Support and Training
Provides resources, training, and coordination for member clubs to carry out service projects and fundraising
District Conference
Annual event for Rotarians, spouses, and guests to share fellowship and learn about Rotary activities; some sessions transitioned to virtual platforms during the pandemic
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 2 activities
- Advocates for governance improvements within Rotary InternationalReviews governance procedures and issues within Rotary International and recommends improvements to enhance organizational effectiveness.
- Ensures district compliance with Rotary International policiesReviews district policies, operations, and governance to ensure compliance with legal, fiduciary, and organizational standards set by Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation, reporting findings to District Council meetings.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Hosts district events and conferences for fellowship and Rotary promotionOrganizes annual district conferences, virtual training events, and community engagement activities such as events during Hamilton Tiger-Cats games to foster fellowship and raise awareness of Rotary initiatives.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Organizes fundraising events for polio eradication and community causesHosts community events such as the Dr. Ron Mergl Memorial Ride, the Dundas Valley Sunrise Duck Race, and the 'Participate For Polio' campaign to raise funds and awareness for global polio eradication and other Rotary causes.
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Rotary Club Local and Global Service Initiatives 1 activity
- Supports Rotary and Rotaract Clubs through capacity building and leadership developmentProvides resources, training, and governance support to a network of 75 Rotary and Rotaract Clubs across Southern Ontario, Canada, and Western New York, USA. Activities include facilitating club action planning, leadership seminars, and compliance guidance.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$0
Contributions & grants$0—
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$0
Program expenses56%
Admin / overhead44%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$0
Cash$304K
Investments$0
Liabilities$23K
Net assets$0
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -100.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
Who runs it
board members · 3
- PENELOPE HUTTON — DIRECTOR
- RINO BIDENTI — DIRECTOR
- WALLY OCHTERSKI — DIRECTOR
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Hamilton Tiger-Cats Partner — Collaborates with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to host Rotary district events during football games.
- Niagara College Partner — Hosts the in-person President Elect Learning Seminar in NOTL, ON.
- ROTARY INTERNATIONAL Network — Member district of Rotary International, operating under its structure.
- Rotary Club of Lincoln Partner — Club that nominated Joanne Serkeyn to serve as District Governor in 2026-2027.
- Rotary International Network — District 7090 operates under the governance framework and policy codes of Rotary International.
- Rotary International Network — Member district of Rotary International, operating under its global structure.
- St Davids Lions Club Partner — Hosts the Dr. Ron Mergl Memorial Ride in partnership with Rotary District 7090.
- The Rotary Foundation Network — District 7090 maintains compliance with the policies of The Rotary Foundation.
strategies · 6
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Blended Learning Model for Leadership Developmentmethodology: blended_learning_modelBy combining online and in-person seminars, the district prepares club presidents more effectively because flexible, multimodal training accommodates diverse learning needs and reinforces leadership readiness through varied instructional formats.
- Community-Fundraising Events as Dual Engagement Toolsmethodology: community-fundraising-eventBy hosting events like memorial rides and duck races, the district raises funds and builds community awareness because participatory, family-friendly activities strengthen public connection to Rotary’s mission and sustain long-term support.
- Funds Aggregation for Charitable Impactmethodology: funds_aggregationBy pooling financial contributions from local clubs, the district enables larger-scale charitable initiatives than individual clubs could support alone, because aggregated resources increase funding stability and programmatic reach.
- Leadership Continuity through Experienced Governancemethodology: experiential_governanceBy including experienced leaders such as Past Governors and those with board leadership experience in committees, the district strengthens governance and institutional memory because continuity in leadership roles enhances oversight and strategic consistency.
- Network-Based Community Engagementmethodology: network-based_community_engagementBy leveraging a decentralized network of local Rotary and Rotaract Clubs, the district amplifies community impact and service delivery because localized, volunteer-driven structures foster trust, responsiveness, and broad civic participation.
- Standardized Strategic Planning for Organizational Alignmentmethodology: standardized-strategic-planningBy aligning club action planning with Rotary International standards, the district ensures coherence and interoperability across clubs because shared frameworks improve integration with digital platforms and leadership training systems.