District 5870 Keyway
The District 5870 Keyway Fund, Inc. is a chartered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 2004 to respond swiftly and compassionately to significant needs—both within District 5870 and beyond.
Board & Governance
The Fund is overseen by a dedicated Board of Directors that includes:
The Fund is overseen by a dedicated Board of Directors that includes:
- Immediate Past District Governor
- Current District Governor
- District Governor-Elect
- Keyway Treasurer
This team ensures that all contributions are carefully managed, targeted toward areas of greatest need, and delivered with empathy to those most affected.
Fund Use & Focus Areas
Each initiative is guided by a clear purpose, and the Keyway Fund generally does not maintain a standing balance outside of active fundraising efforts. Every dollar received is applied directly to its intended cause.
Each initiative is guided by a clear purpose, and the Keyway Fund generally does not maintain a standing balance outside of active fundraising efforts. Every dollar received is applied directly to its intended cause.
Our current focus is Texas Flood Victim Relief, which may include:
- Immediate emergency response
- Mid-term recovery efforts
- Long-term rebuilding initiatives, depending on evolving community needs
We are actively collaborating with Rotary Districts 5840 (San Antonio area) and 5890 (Houston area) to explore a potential Global Grant. This would allow us to amplify our impact through matching funds from international partners and the Rotary Foundation.
Since the floods began, we've maintained ongoing communication and personally visited the affected areas. This response effort is evolving and collaborative.
Support for Club Projects through Keyway
The District 5870 Keyway also supports Rotary club and District projects. To apply:
- Submit a Project Application
- Contact the Corporation President with a detailed project proposal
- The application form is available here: Keyway Application
- Obtain Board Approval
- The Keyway Board reviews and approves proposed initiatives
- Bundle & Remit Contributions
- Collect all contributions and submit them to the Keyway Treasurer in no more than two batches
- ACH and International wires can be accepted - contact Treasurer for specifics
- Checks must be made payable to District 5870 Keyway, Inc. and sent: attn - Treasurer 6603 Vallecito Dr. Austin, TX 78759-4652
- No cash is accepted
- Request Payment from Keyway
- Interim Payment: One request allowed per project; requires documentation for at least 50% of total expenditures
- Final Payment: Submit request upon project completion, including all supporting documentation
Please note: The Keyway Fund is not available to (1) simply transfer funds, (2) hold money for an unspecified purpose, or (3) fund scholarships.
The current Keyway Board of Directors for the 2025-2026 year are:
IPDG – Doug Smith – dgdougsmith5870@gmail.com
DG – Todd Smith – tps.rotary@gmail.com
DGE – Jeff Coleman – jeffcolemanrotary@gmail.com
Keyway Treasurer – Bruce Golden – brucegolden1@gmail.com