The Rotary Club of Springfield Southeast started in 1967, with 32 members. Today, The Rotary Club of Springfield Southeast is one of the 50 largest Rotary Clubs in the United States. In May 2016, Rotary Club of Springfield Southeast established The Rotary Club of Springfield Southeast Endowment, Inc., to complement the Club's philanthropic and charitable giving. The Rotary Club of Springfield Southeast has supported the following charities and programs. The Rotary Club of Springfield Southeast Endowment, Inc. plans to support programs such as these.