Audit Committee Charter (Hewlett Foundation, 2013)
Posted on July 29, 2025
An audit committee charter from the Hewlett Foundation… Read More
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Audit Committee Responsibilities (Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation, 2015)
Posted on July 29, 2025
An audit committee policy from the Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation… Read More
Code of Ethics (Annenberg Foundation, 2024)
Posted on July 8, 2025
This document outlines the foundation’s core values and guiding principles for ethical behavior, accountability, and integrity. It covers expectations for staff, trustees, and volunteers across areas such as professional conduct, legal compliance, responsible stewardship, transparency, inclusiveness, and grantmaking. The code serves as a framework for maintaining trust, aligning with the foundation’s mission, and promoting a respectful, productive, and ethical working… Read More
Trustee Pledge of Service and Code of Conduct (Frey Foundation, 2023)
Posted on July 8, 2025
This resource outlines the responsibilities, guiding principles, and behavioral expectations for trustees of the Frey Foundation. It describes standards related to decision-making, confidentiality, conflict of interest, engagement in the community, and a commitment to act in the best interests of the Foundation. The document serves as a framework for trustees to carry out their duties with integrity, accountability, and a… Read More
Code of Conduct (Anonymous Foundation, 2023)
Posted on June 24, 2025
This resource outlines an anonymous foundation’s standards of behavior and ethical expectations for its staff and affiliates. It covers key areas such as professionalism, confidentiality, conflict of interest, self‑dealing, and fiduciary duties. The document also includes policies and procedures for disclosure, review, and enforcement to ensure integrity, accountability, and compliance across the organization… Read More
Code of Conduct (Packard Foundation, 2023)
Posted on June 24, 2025
This resource from the David and Lucile Packard Foundation outlines its core values, responsibilities, and standards of behavior for trustees. It describes their role in guiding the foundation’s strategy, serving as stewards of its resources, maintaining legal and ethical compliance, and fostering a culture of integrity, collaboration, and respect… Read More
Example Statements on Sunsetting a Family Foundation
Posted on June 11, 2025
A growing number of donors and foundation boards are sharing statements clarifying their reasons and goals for spending down. In this document we share some of our favorites including examples from: • The Compton Foundation • Rogers Family Foundation • Stupski Foundation • Edna McConnell Clark Foundation… Read More
Sabbatical Policy (Hill Snowdon, 2023)
Posted on September 12, 2023 by Hill-Snowdon Foundation
A sabbatical policy document from the Hill Snowdon Foundation… Read More
Board Discretionary Grants (Hill-Snowdon Foundation, 2023)
Posted on September 12, 2023 by Hill-Snowdon Foundation
The board discretionary grants policy for the Hill-Snowdon Foundation… Read More
Employee Matching Grants (Hill-Snowdon Foundation, 2023)
Posted on September 12, 2023 by Hill-Snowdon Foundation
The employee matching grants policy for the Hill-Snowdon Foundation… Read More