All funds contributed to FFNA are tax deductible under the limits of the law to the donor. The Foundation is governed by a volunteer board of directors comprised of corporate, professional and community leaders who represent all regions of the United States and Canada. Daily administration of the Foundation is the responsibility of its president, who works closely with the board. Legal authority is vested in the board, which meets three times annually, in January, June and October. The 25-member board acts through its executive committee during the interim, with members also assigned to working positions on board standing committees and special task forces.
Directors attend meetings without compensation.
The Foundation meets all licensing and solicitation reporting requirements under the State of Wisconsin Attorney General's Office. The Alliance for Children and Families is associated with the Council on Accreditation of Services for Families and Children, Inc., Independent Sector, Leadership 18 of the United Way of America, and the National Assembly. The Foundation receives support for the Alliance from current and former board members, national and local private foundations and corporations, member agency staff, employees, and from individuals across the country who are concerned about issues facing families and communities. Undesignated gifts are distributed by annual action of the Foundation's board of directors. Designated gifts are distributed as specified by the donor.