Governing Documents
Last updated: May 2026
Transparency and accountability in everything we do
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we are committed to transparency and good governance. Below you will find our key organizational documents available for public review.
Articles of Incorporation
✓ Filed November 17, 2025Our founding document filed with the State of Missouri establishing TNGCF as a nonprofit corporation.
Download PDF →Bylaws
✓ Adopted 2025The rules governing how our organization operates, including board structure, meetings, and decision-making.
Download PDF →Conflict of Interest Policy
✓ Adopted 2025Policies ensuring board members and staff act in the best interest of the organization and disclose any conflicts.
Download PDF →Document Retention Policy
✓ Adopted 2025Guidelines for how long we retain various organizational records and documents in compliance with federal requirements.
Download PDF →Whistleblower Policy
✓ Adopted 2025Protects individuals who report suspected misconduct and establishes procedures for handling complaints without retaliation.
Download PDF →IRS Determination Letter
501(c)(3) application filed November 2025. Determination pending. Donations are tax-deductible retroactively to incorporation upon IRS approval, per Treas. Reg. 1.508-1.
Application Filed: PendingGift Acceptance Policy
Governs the types of gifts TNGCF accepts (cash, securities, in-kind, planned gifts) and the review process for non-standard contributions. Adopted by the founders pending board ratification.
PDF coming soonInvestment Policy
Establishes how TNGCF manages and invests its assets, including risk tolerance, diversification, and spending guidelines consistent with its charitable mission. Adopted by the founders pending board ratification.
PDF coming soonCompensation Policy
Sets the process for determining reasonable compensation using comparable data and independent review, consistent with IRS rebuttable presumption standards. Adopted by the founders pending board ratification.
PDF coming soonPublic Disclosure Policy
Describes how TNGCF makes its governing documents and required filings available to the public upon request, in accordance with IRS public inspection rules. Adopted by the founders pending board ratification.
PDF coming soonFederal Tax ID (EIN)
Use this number to verify our tax-exempt status or for employer matching programs.
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