Palos Verdes Peninsula Rotary Foundation (Foundation) is the organization responsible for the various grants, scholorships, and community projects financing. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) entity separate from the Palos Verdes Peninsula Rotary Club (Club). It operates completely independently from the Club, with its own Board of Directors. 

The Foundation endowment is funded by donations and from Club fund raising events. Past fundraising events have included Citizen of the Year Celebration, Palos Verdes Concours d'Elegance, and South Bay Beer & Wine Festival.