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 21 Collections and/or Records:
Assistant to the President records
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.
Development Office annual reports, 1978-1979
Contains an annual report documenting the fundraising performance of the Development Office. Topics include correspondence and charts.
Development Office collection on Ray R. and Nellie Reeves
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.
Donor packet
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.
LDS Foundation correspondence on Ironton, 1965-1971
Contains administrative correspondence related to the potential development of an industrial park in Ironton. Materials date from between 1965 and 1971.
LDS Foundation meeting minutes, 1971-1986
Contains meeting minutes, correspondence, policy documents, and other materials for both internal and external meetings. Materials date from between 1971 and 1986.
LDS Foundation minutes and correspondence, 1981-1989
Contains correspondence and meeting minutes related to the foundation's fundraising activities and its relationship with the university. Materials date from between 1981 and 1989.
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 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.