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 10 Collections and/or Records:
LDS Foundation advisement records on Ironton, 1968-1971
Contains minutes, brochures, recommendations, and proposals obtained by the university related to the potential development of an industrial park in Ironton. Materials date from between 1968 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 minutes on Ironton, 1969-1971
Contains minutes from meetings with consultants, the university executive board, and others related to the potential development of an industrial park in Ironton. Materials date from between 1969 and 1971.
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 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 Ironton, 1947-1971
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.
LDS Foundation records on Together for Greatness campaign, 1966-1987
Contains reports, correspondence, meeting minutes, and other material related to the Together for Greatness fund-raising campaign. Materials date from between 1966 and 1987.
LDS Foundation reports, proposals, and other material, 1982-1989
Contains reports, brochures, and programs related to the foundation's fundraising efforts and university programs. Materials date from between 1982 and 1989.