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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 4 Collections and/or Records:

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

LDS Foundation records on Ironton, 1947-1971

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1009 Series 2
Scope and Contents note

Contains correspondence, memorandums, minutes, reports, and legal documents related to the university's efforts to obtain and then develop the Ironton Plant area in south Provo as a research and industrial park. Materials date from between 1947 and 1971.

Dates: 1947-1971

LDS Foundation records on Ironton associates, 1964-1971

 Sub-Series — Box 9: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197227663017], Folder: 1-9
Identifier: UA 1009 Series 2 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents note

Contains proposals, reports, letters, memorandums, and other material related to the transfer and planned development of the Ironton Plant. Materials date from between 1964 and 1971.

Dates: 1964-1971

LDS Foundation records on organizations and contacts, 1981-1989

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1009 Series 3 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents note

Contains contact lists, memos, and other material on organizations and groups associated with the university. Also includes information on fundraising and hosting procedures. Materials date from between 1981 and 1989.

Dates: 1981-1989