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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 reports on Ironton surveys, 1968-1971

 Sub-Series — Box 11: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197227663116], Folder: 7-11
Identifier: UA 1009 Series 2 Sub-Series 7
Scope and Contents note

Contains surveys and reports related to the potential industrial development of Ironton, including reports on soil conditions in the area. Materials date from between 1968 and 1971.

Dates: 1968-1971
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1009, LDS Foundation records / LDS Foundation records on Ironton

LDS Foundation reports, proposals, and other material, 1982-1989

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

Contains reports, brochures, and programs related to the foundation's fundraising efforts and university programs. Materials date from between 1982 and 1989.

Dates: 1982-1989
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1009, LDS Foundation records / LDS Foundation administrative records

LDS Foundation statements and policy documents, 1979-1989

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

Contains goals, statements, policy documents, and other materials related to the foundation's activities. Includes information on public relations, marketing, and travel policies. Materials date from between 1979 and 1989.

Dates: 1979-1989
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1009, LDS Foundation records / LDS Foundation administrative records

Office of the President correspondence with LDS Foundation, 1993-1999

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1073 Series 2 Sub-Series 4 Sub-Series 15
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence related to fund raising activities of the university. Materials date from between 1993 and 1999.

Dates: 1993-1999
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1073, Office of the President records / Office of the President correspondence / Office of the President correspondence

Office of the President correspondence with LDS Foundation, 1999-2000

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1073 Series 2 Sub-Series 5 Sub-Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence related to fund raising activities of the university. Materials date from between 1999 and 2000.

Dates: 1999-2000
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1073, Office of the President records / Office of the President correspondence / Office of the President correspondence

Office of the President correspondence with LDS Foundation, 2002-2003

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1073 Series 2 Sub-Series 8 Sub-Series 10
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence related to fund raising activities of the university. Materials date from between 2002 and 2003.

Dates: 2002-2003
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1073, Office of the President records / Office of the President correspondence / Office of the President correspondence

Office of the President correspondence with LDS Foundation, 1994-2001

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1073 Series 2 Sub-Series 6 Sub-Series 15
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence related to fund raising activities of the university. Materials date from between 1994 and 2001.

Dates: 1994-2001
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1073, Office of the President records / Office of the President correspondence / Office of the President correspondence

Office of the President correspondence with LDS Foundation, 2000-2002

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1073 Series 2 Sub-Series 7 Sub-Series 11
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence related to fund raising activities of the university. Materials date from between 2000 and 2002.

Dates: 2000-2002
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1073, Office of the President records / Office of the President correspondence / Office of the President correspondence

Office of the President correspondence with LDS Foundation, 1996-1997

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1073 Series 2 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence related to fund raising activities of the university. Materials date from between 1996 and 1997.

Dates: 1996-1997
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1073, Office of the President records / Office of the President correspondence / Office of the President correspondence

Office of the President correspondence with LDS Foundation, 1993-1998

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1073 Series 2 Sub-Series 3 Sub-Series 15
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence related to fund raising activities of the university. Materials date from between 1993 and 1998.

Dates: 1993-1998
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1073, Office of the President records / Office of the President correspondence / Office of the President correspondence

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