Gift Acceptance Policy
- Â鶹¹ÙÍø solicits and accepts gifts that are consistent with its mission and core values, and that support its core programs, as well as special projects.Â
- Â鶹¹ÙÍø will not accept gifts that:Â
- Would result in Â鶹¹ÙÍø violating its corporate charter;
- Would result in Â鶹¹ÙÍø losing its status as an IRS 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization;
- Are too difficult or too expensive to administer in relation to their value;
- Would result in any unacceptable consequences for Â鶹¹ÙÍø; or
- Are for purposes outside Â鶹¹ÙÍø’ mission.Â
- Donations and other forms of support will generally be accepted from individuals, partnerships, corporations, foundations, government agencies, or other entities subject to the considerations above.
- Gifts requiring review include:
- Gifts of securities that are subject to restrictions or buy-sell agreements.
- Documents naming Â鶹¹ÙÍø as trustee or requiring Â鶹¹ÙÍø to act in any fiduciary capacity.
- Gifts requiring Â鶹¹ÙÍø to assume financial or other obligations.
- Transactions with potential conflicts of interest.
- Gifts of property which may be subject to environmental or other regulatory restrictions.
- Decisions on the restrictive nature of a gift, and its acceptance or refusal, shall be made by the Executive Committee of the Board in consultation with the CEO.