Governance

Our Commitment

 The Agogues Foundation upholds the highest standards of nonprofit governance. We are committed to transparency, ethical leadership, and the responsible stewardship of donor resources. In alignment with IRS requirements and nonprofit best practices, we make important documents available for public inspection and voluntarily share additional policies to reinforce accountability and trust.

Governance Principles

 Our governance practices are guided by the following principles:

• Accountability – We are answerable to donors, partners, and regulatory bodies.
• Integrity – We uphold the highest ethical standards in all decisions
• Stewardship – We manage resources wisely to maximize impact
• Transparency – We communicate openly and make required documents available to the public.

Public Disclosures

 Federal law requires 501(c)(3) organizations to make certain records available for public inspection. We will provide these documents upon request by contacting us at 214-935-9772.

Available Records:

• IRS Form 990 – The most recently filed annual information return.
• IRS Form 1023 / 1023-EZ – The application submitted to obtain exemption as a 501(c)(3).
• Supporting Documents – Materials submitted with the exemption application.
• IRS Correspondence – Communications with the IRS regarding the exemption application.
• IRS Determination Letter – Official recognition of the Foundation’s 501(c)(3) status.

Voluntary Transparency Policies

 While not required by law, the Agogues Foundation voluntarily shares select policies that highlight our commitment to accountability and responsible stewardship.

Available Policies:

• Bylaws – Establishes the internal rules governing the organization’s structure and operations.
• Code of Ethics Policy – Outlines the ethical standards and principles guiding the actions of our staff and Board.
• Conflict of Interest Policy – Ensures decisions are made in the best interest of the Foundation, free from personal gain.
• Document Retention & Destruction Policy – Provides guidelines for maintaining and securely disposing of organizational records.
• Whistleblower Policy – Protects individuals who report concerns about misconduct from retaliation.

Other governance policies and Board-approved resolutions are maintained internally but may be reviewed upon request in accordance with IRS standards.

Contact

 For governance inquiries or to request public documents, please contact our Compliance Office at 214-935-9772 or email compliance@agogues.org.