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 18 Collections and/or Records:
LDS Foundation records on cultivation events, 1992-1999
Contains fundraising materials from the LDS Foundation conducted at various events. The events include football, basketball, and cultural events.
LDS Foundation records on donors and gifts, 1981-1988
Contains proposals, reports, and other materials related to the foundation's work with gifts, grants, and donors. Materials date from between 1981 and 1988.
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 Ironton associates, 1964-1971
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.
LDS Foundation records on targeted fundraising campaigns, 1975-1985
Contains reports, surveys, and other materials related to targeted fund-raising campaigns associated with the Annual Giving Fund. Materials date from between 1975 and 1985.
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 on Ironton surveys, 1968-1971
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.
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.