LDS Foundation
Administrative History
The LDS Foundation (1982-2005) handled all donations to the Church that are not tithes or offerings.
The LDS Foundation was established in 1971 as Church Education Development, and became the LDS Foundation in 1982. The LDS Foundation was the central coordinating agency for all donations given to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints beyond tithing or fast offerings. The foundation is under the direction of the Presiding Bishopric of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Brigham Young University Annual Giving Fund was an extension of the LDS Foundation. The organization was renamed LDS Philanthopies in 2005.
Citation:
LDS Foundation records, 1947-1989Brigham Young University, L. Tom Perry Special Collections worksheet, Mar. 30, 2009 (LDS Foundation; philanthropic fund-raising organization managed by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
Ensign, Jan. 1983: p. 78 (LDS Foundation; renamed in 1982, previously Development Office of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
Brigham Young University Web site, Mar. 30, 2009 (LDS Foundation renamed LDS Philanthropies in 2005)
Found in 47 Collections and/or Records:
LDS Foundation publications and photographs, 1971-1988
Contains publications, photographs, brochures, and clippings related to Brigham Young University and Ricks College fundraising efforts. Materials date from between 1971 and 1988.
LDS Foundation records
Contains fundraising materials from the LDS Foundation. The fundraisers were conducted at football games, basketball games, and cultural events. Topics include correspondence and charts; 1978-1979 and 1992-1999.
LDS Foundation records
Contains financial records, correspondence, meeting minutes, and other materials related to fundraising efforts by the foundation, including the Annual Giving Fund and telefund. Also includes information on scholarship awards, the development of Ironton, and the administration of the foundation itself. Materials date from between 1947 and 1989.
LDS Foundation records
Contains minutes to meetings of executive staff, major gifts council, and annual giving council. Also inclues prospect management reports.
LDS Foundation records for Excellence in the 80s campaign, 1981-1988
Contains reports, minutes, financial records, and other materials related to the foundation and the university's Excellence in the 80s fundraising campaign. Materials date from between 1981 and 1988.
LDS Foundation records on Annual Giving Fund, 1960-1986
Contains financial records, reports, applications, minutes, ephemera, and other material related to Annual Giving Fund fundraising efforts. Includes information on fundraising policies and methods, the success of the campaign, and the awarding of scholarships funded by these efforts. Materials date from between 1960 and 1986.
LDS Foundation records on Annual Giving Fund, 1981-1988
Contains reports, programs, and other material associated with the university's Annual Giving Fund campaign. Materials date from between 1981 and 1988.
LDS Foundation records on Annual Giving Fund awards, 1960-1972
Contains applications, letters, forms, contracts, and other information on individual fellowship and award recipients from the Annual Giving Fund. Materials date from between 1960 and 1972.
LDS Foundation records on cultivation events, 1992-1999
Contains fundraising materials from the LDS Foundation conducted at various events. The events include football, basketball, and cultural events.
LDS Foundation records on donors and gifts, 1981-1988
Contains proposals, reports, and other materials related to the foundation's work with gifts, grants, and donors. Materials date from between 1981 and 1988.