Governance principles

Principles guiding the build-out

• Disclose interests: people participating in a decision should disclose a financial, family, organizational, or other interest that could affect independent judgment.
• Step back when conflicted: a person with a material conflict should not direct the discussion or vote on the affected matter.
• Document decisions: material decisions, disclosures, recusals, and approvals should be recorded in the appropriate organizational record.
• Protect young people: growth, fundraising, partnerships, and technology decisions should preserve youth safety and privacy.
• Steward resources: funds and property should be used for the Foundation's mission, with controls proportionate to the organization's stage.
• Publish the actual status: formal policies and public documents should be labeled adopted only after approval.

Policies still to be adopted

The governance work plan includes a formal conflict-of-interest policy, reporting or whistleblower process, records-retention schedule, financial authorization and review controls, meeting and minutes practices, and periodic policy review.

Questions or concerns

Until a dedicated reporting channel is adopted, non-emergency governance questions may be sent to the public email address. Do not use email for an immediate safety emergency.