[foundation-board] Fwd: Draft Grant Agreement

Thu Jul 7 20:11:39 UTC 2011

We don't seek to do that -- which leads us to question of modifying
the Memorandum of Association (which came up at the Board meeting ...)

Rufus

On 7 July 2011 19:08, James Casbon <casbon at gmail.com> wrote:
> 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
>> Phone: + 44 (0)1787 229956
>> Mobile + 44 (0)7740 818349
>> www.omidyar.com
>>
>>
>>
>>
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