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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 40 Collections and/or Records:

LDS Foundation fundraising records for university buildings, 1973-1988

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1009 Series 3 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents note

Contains reports, proposals, and other material associated with fundraising efforts for university buildings. Materials date from between 1973 and 1988.

Dates: 1973-1988

LDS Foundation general records on Ironton, 1966-1971

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1009 Series 2 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents note

Contains newspaper articles, clippings, handbooks, and other records about the Ironton area and the proposed industrial park. Materials date from between 1966 and 1971.

Dates: 1966-1971

LDS Foundation maps of Ironton, 1947-1969

 Sub-Series — Box 12: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197227663041], Folder: 7-16
Identifier: UA 1009 Series 2 Sub-Series 10
Scope and Contents note

Contains property, building, utility, and proposed development maps of the Ironton area. Materials date from between 1947 and 1969.

Dates: 1947-1969

LDS Foundation meeting minutes, 1971-1986

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1009 Series 1 Sub-Series 6
Scope and Contents note

Contains meeting minutes, correspondence, policy documents, and other materials for both internal and external meetings. Materials date from between 1971 and 1986.

Dates: 1971-1986

LDS Foundation minutes and correspondence, 1981-1989

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1009 Series 3 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents note

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.

Dates: 1981-1989

LDS Foundation minutes on Ironton, 1969-1971

 Sub-Series — Box 10: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197227663025], Folder: 5-7
Identifier: UA 1009 Series 2 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents note

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.

Dates: 1969-1971

LDS Foundation property records for Ironton, 1968-1971

 Sub-Series — Box 12: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197227663041], Folder: 1-6
Identifier: UA 1009 Series 2 Sub-Series 9
Scope and Contents note

Contains correspondence, memorandums, legal documents, maps, and other materials related to the property and water rights of the Ironton area. Materials date from between 1968 and 1971.

Dates: 1968-1971

LDS Foundation publications and photographs, 1971-1988

 Sub-Series — Box 20: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197225521845], Folder: 2-16
Identifier: UA 1009 Series 3 Sub-Series 6
Scope and Contents note

Contains publications, photographs, brochures, and clippings related to Brigham Young University and Ricks College fundraising efforts. Materials date from between 1971 and 1988.

Dates: 1971-1988

LDS Foundation records for Excellence in the 80s campaign, 1981-1988

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1009 Series 3 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents note

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.

Dates: 1981-1988

LDS Foundation records on Annual Giving Fund, 1960-1986

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1009 Series 1
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1960-1986