A Board Resolution is the official legal record of the Board’s decision. It proves that the Chairperson didn’t just hand out money on a whim, but was formally authorized by the governing body of the Jackie Kallen Foundation.
📜 Board Resolution: Authorization of Philanthropic Grants
Jackie Kallen Foundation
Resolution No: 2027-PHIL-01
WHEREAS, the Jackie Kallen Foundation (the “Foundation”) maintains a structured philanthropic program to support organizations and individuals aligned with its mission of resilience and leadership; and
WHEREAS, the Advisory Board has completed a rigorous four-month vetting process of all applications submitted by the December 31, 2026, deadline; and
WHEREAS, the Chairperson of the Advisory Board has presented a formal Recommendation Summary based on a weighted scoring system of mission alignment, impact, and viability;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the Jackie Kallen Foundation as follows:
1. Approval of Grant Disbursements
The Board hereby approves the disbursement of philanthropic grants to the following organizations in the amounts specified:
- [Recipient A]: $[Amount]
- [Recipient B]: $[Amount]
- [Recipient C]: $[Amount]
- Total Approved Disbursement: $[Total Sum]
2. Authorization of the Chairperson
The Chairperson of the Advisory Board is hereby authorized and directed to:
- Execute Grant Agreements with the approved recipients.
- Issue Award and Regret letters to all applicants.
- Coordinate with the Treasurer for the timely release of funds upon receipt of signed agreements.
3. Oversight & Reporting
The Chairperson shall provide the Board with a Final Impact Report for each grantee no later than [Date] to ensure full accountability of the distributed funds.
Certification of Adoption
The undersigned hereby certifies that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the Board of Directors of the Jackie Kallen Foundation at a meeting held on March [Day], 2027, by a vote of [Number] in favor and [Number] opposed.
Certified By: ____________________________________
[Name], Secretary of the Board
Attested By: ____________________________________
[Name], President/CEO
The “Vault” Step
Once this is signed, the Chairperson should keep a digital and physical copy in the “Master Grant File.” If the Foundation is ever audited or if a donor asks how decisions are made, this document is your “Knockout” proof of professional governance.