Governance & Mission Documents
The governing instruments include an organization’s bylaws, articles of incorporation, or for organizations in trust form, deed of trust, which provide evidence of the community foundation’s purpose, mission and governance structure. Some key elements may be found in board resolutions.
Tab 2: Mission Statement
The community foundation submits a mission statement approved by the board.
Tab 3: Annual Report (or Equivalent) and Other Communication Materials
The community foundation submits a variety of communication materials, including the annual report (or equivalent), the dissemination plan for the annual report, and related materials, such as press clippings, news releases, fund brochures, publications, and website printouts.
Tab 4: Governing Board Nomination Process and Relevant Data
The community foundation submits evidence of the board nomination process and relevant data that supports an independent governing body broadly representative of the community it serves.
Tab 5: Corporate Records or Minutes
Foundations submit corporate records or minutes for the most recent 12-month period. Not all key elements require annual discussion or approval by the board. For those elements, the foundation should submit the most recent minutes that cover discussion or approval of a pertinent policy. For all submitted minutes, highlight or flag the dates and specific sections that describe the board’s approval of the policies satisfying the key elements.
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