[foundation-board] Fwd: Draft Grant Agreement

Thu Jul 7 18:08:40 UTC 2011

Thanks Rufus.  IANAL but might 8.a be a problem for us?

a.
Propaganda; Influence on Legislation. To carry on propaganda or otherwise to
attempt to influence legislation, within the meaning of Section
4945(d)(1) of the US Internal
Revenue Code, as interpreted by its accompanying regulations;

On 6 July 2011 20:01, Rufus Pollock <rufus.pollock at okfn.org> wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> We have been draft agreement by Omidyar. I'd suggest Jason and Jordan
> review this (if Jordan is up for that). Couple of key points from my
> quick reading:
>
> 1. They ask for right to designate Grantor Observer on board (but not
> a board member). I think we are good with this.
> 2. They require us to have our annual financials audited going forward
> (which resolves the discussion at the board meeting) - assuming we
> accept the grant.
>
> Rufus
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Stephen King <sking at omidyar.com>
> Date: 6 July 2011 09:52
> Subject: Draft Grant Agreement
> To: Jason Kitcat <jason.kitcat at okfn.org>
> Cc: rufus pollock <rufus.pollock at okfn.org>, Becky Hogge
> <becky.hogge at okfn.org>, Arwyn Icard <aicard at omidyar.com>, Greg
> Pershall <gpershall at omidyar.com>, Annis Steiner <asteiner at omidyar.com>
>
>
> Hi Jason,
>
> Please find attached a draft copy of the grant agreement for Open
> Knowledge Foundation.  If acceptable to OKF, you should sign and
> return two originals of the agreement (including the side letter in
> Exhibit E) to Arwyn Icard in our Redwood City office via DHL or
> similar service. The address is:
>
> Omidyar Network
> Suite 200
> 1991 Broadway
> Redwood City
> CA 94063, USA
>
> It would also be helpful if you could send us a pdf scanned version of
> the signed agreement as well.  Arwyn will arrange for our
> counter-signature. In addition, you should complete the attached wire
> transfer form, so that we have wire transfer instructions for you. If
> you have any questions on the contract do let me know.
>
> I am also copying Greg Pershall and Annis Steiner from our
> Communications Team who can work with you on an agreed release and
> details to go on our website
>
> Best wishes
>
> Stephen
>
>
> Stephen King
> Investment Partner
> Omidyar Network
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>
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