LDS Foundation

The LDS Foundation is 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 and has a stated mission "to help individuals and organizations make a difference in people's lives." The Brigham Young University Annual Giving Fund is an extension of the LDS Foundation. Those who wish to donate can do so in a number of ways including the President's Fund, BYU TV, scholarships, or special projects.

From the description of Brigham Young University historical records, 1947-1986. (Brigham Young University). WorldCat record id: 53110683

Fund-raising agency for Brigham Young University. Also known as BYU Development Office.

From the description of Records, [1991-1992]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 78800685

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 is an extension of the LDS Foundation. The organization was renamed LDS Philanthropies in 2005.

The Development Office of the Church of Jesus Christ of was established in 1971 as Church Education Development, and became the Development Office in 1973. The Development Office was responsible for coordinating philanthropic giving within the Church, and was under the direction of the Presiding Bishopric. The Development Office was renamed LDS Foundation in 1982.

Church Education Development for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was established in 1971, and was the successor to the Development Office at Brigham Young University. Church Education Development was responsible for fund-raising activities for Church-funded institutions. It was renamed the Development Office of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and given expanded responsibilities in 1973.

The Development Office of Brigham Young University was established in 1966, and was responsible for coordinating fund-raising activities for the university. Its functions were transferred to the newly established Church Education Development division of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1971.

From the description of LDS Foundation records, 1947-1989. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367689775

The LDS Foundation (1973- ) handles all donations to the Church that are not tithes or offerings.

The LDS Foundation is the central coordinating agency for all donations given to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints beyond tithing or fast offerings, with an emphasis on higher education. President Harold B. Lee organized the LDS Foundation in 1973. The foundation is under the direction of the Presiding Bishopric of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and has a stated mission "to help individuals and organizations make a difference in people's lives." The Brigham Young University Annual Giving Fund is an extension of the LDS Foundation. Those who wish to donate can do so in a number of ways including the President's Fund, BYU TV, scholarships, or special projects.

From the guide to the LDS Foundation records, 1947-1989, (L. Tom Perry Special Collections)