MENU give now! Home > About > Document Library key documents & policies ECF board members, staff and volunteers are guided by ECF’s board approved policies in their work on behalf of the Foundation. Bylaws The Bylaws of the Foundation, as modified by the Board on November 9, 2016. Download Confidentiality, Equal Opportunity and Whistleblower The ECF board and committee members, staff members, students and volunteers abide by these policies: Confidentiality Agreement (approved: November 11, 2003; revised December 13, 2005, October 26, 2010), Equal Access and Opportunity Policy (adopted March 13, 2002), and Whistleblower and Fraud Reporting Policy (approved May 21, 2007; updated July 2, 2012). Download Conflict of Interest Policy This policy, adopted September 10, 2003, defines the terms by which ECF strives to maintain the highest ethical standards in all of its policies, procedures and programs and to avoid conflicts of interest. Each director, officer, member of a committee with board delegated powers, employee or contractor shall annually sign a statement in the Conflicts of Interest Annual Disclosure Statement. Download Donor Initiated Fundraising Policy These policies are designed to provide guidance for fundraising events, direct mail campaigns, and/or other types of solicitations to raise money by donors who established donor advised funds at ECF. Approved April 2018. Download Gift Acceptance Policy In keeping with its mission as a philanthropic organization, the Foundation will actively solicit gifts to further its charitable purposes and to assist donors in developing and fulfilling their charitable aspirations. Thie provisions in this policy include the criteria for gift acceptance, protection of donors' interests, authority to accept gifts, compliance with IRS regulations, ethical standards and conflicts of interest, types of gifts accepted, and other related provisions, as well as defining fund options. Adopted September 10, 2003; revised June 2012. Download Investment and Spending Policy This policy codifies the principles to be followed by the Investment Council (the Council) in the execution of its responsibilities. Both the Council and the Board are obliged to discharge their ongoing fiduciary responsibility to evaluate the performance of ECF’s assets and its spending and, at least annually, to readopt this Policy with such changes as may be appropriate. Ratified by ECF board on November 15, 2017 — no changes from 2016-17 policy. Download Policy for Public Availability of IRS Forms 990 and 990-T This document outlines the Foundation's policy regarding the public availability of IRS 990 and how it regularly makes available information on its programs and finances through print publications and press releases, as well as on its website. Download Public Policy and Advocacy Guidelines These guidelines provide the Foundation with a framework for considering, evaluating, and acting in leadership capacities within the community. Approved February 21, 2018. Download Social Media Policy It is the Policy of Evanston Community Foundation that social media communications in representation of the mission, values and goals of the organization should be vetted and in adherence to the guidelines set forth in this policy document. Approved April 2018. Download Key Documents & Policies Financials and Investment Results Apply for Grants Grantee Resources Resources for Professional Advisors About the Foundation Reports and Findings a proud partner of Home | Contact | Sitemap | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Site by Jell Creative Inc. Copyright © 2021 Evanston Community Foundation | 1560 Sherman Ave. Suite 535 Evanston, IL 60201 | 847.492.0990 eNews Signup Board Member Login Fundholder Portal The Evanston Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization, and your gift to one of our funds is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.Our federal tax id number is 36-3466802.