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LDS Foundation

 Organization

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, 1947-1989

Brigham 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 7 Collections and/or Records:

Assistant to the President records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 891
Scope and Contents

Includes correspondence with Western Premium Co., Reid-Meredith, Inc., and UVIDA. Also includes reports, evaluations, statistical information, as well as information on associations and organizations, Church General Authorities, racial controversy with Stanford, university negotations, and publicity.

Dates: 1964-1971

Development Office collection on Ray R. and Nellie Reeves

 Collection — Carton 1: [Barcode: 31197233263059]
Identifier: UA 5381
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, tax information, trust matters, prospective developers, property proposals, and legal materials relating to Ray and Nellie Reeves and their involvement with the Development Office.

Dates: 1967-1973

Donor packet

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233259206]
Identifier: UA 1062
Scope and Contents

Packet of information about the Harold B. Lee Library and its financial needs. The packet is meant to be distributed to potential donors as a fund-raising tool. It highlights several of the Library's current projects.

Dates: 2003

LDS Foundation records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 806
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1978-1979; 1992-1999

LDS Foundation records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1009
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1947-1989

LDS Foundation records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 849
Scope and Contents

Contains minutes to meetings of executive staff, major gifts council, and annual giving council. Also inclues prospect management reports.

Dates: 1991-1992

Oral history interview with George H. Bowie on the University Relations Division

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233274486]
Identifier: UA OH 174
Scope and Contents

Interview by Mark Smith with George Bowie to chart out and understand the history, development, and organization of the University Relations Division.

Dates: 1994