Ann and Gary Dickinson Family Charitable Foundation

“Ann k dickinson, amy holewinski, daniel dickinson and jane kress are related through family. Ann k dickinson, amy holewinski, daniel dickinson and jane kress have a business relationship.”

“The greater kansas city community foundation has the right to elect or appoint five directors to the foundation's board of directors. The dickinson family (comprised of ann k. Dickinson, if living, and all descendants of gary dickinson and ann dickinson who have attained at least 25 years of age) has the right to elect or appoint four directors (the dickinson directors) to the foundation's board of directors.”

“Any gkccf director may be removed, with or without cause, by vote of a majority of the governing body of the gkccf. Any dickinson director may be removed, with or without cause, by the vote of a majority of the dickinson family.”

“An independent accounting firm prepares and reviews the 990. The 990 is then reviewed by the organization's accounting personnel. Any questions or concerns the organization's accounting personnel have are addressed and any corrections that need to be made are made. The 990 is then reviewed by the organization's president and any corrections or clarifications that need to be made are made. The final form 990 with all required schedules is then provided to all voting members of the board prior to filing the 990.”

“At the time of election and annually thereafter, the organization's president or her designee shall provide to the board a copy of the conflict of interest policy and the applicable conflict of interest disclosure form and questionnaire, which shall be completed to identify any relationships, positions or circumstances with respect to which it is believed a conflict may arise. Each member of the board of directors shall disclose fully and frankly any and all actual or potential conflicts or duality of interest or responsibility, whether individual, personal or business, which may exist or appear. Each member must ensure they have no discussion or involvement in matters where an actual or perceived conflict exists. When the board votes on such matters, that member must abstain from voting.”

“The foundation's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

“As a supporting organization of the greater kansas city community foundation, the mission of the gary dickinson family charitable foundation is to provide enhanced access and opportunities to participate in education, recreation, arts, historical preservation, and community development primarily through funding the construction of permanent facilities for such activities and other gifts that promise a significant impact in the community that helps support the greater kansas city community foundation's primary exempt purpose. Priority will be given to efforts that build community pride, promote family values and bring people together. The primary geographical focus of charitable giving is the greater downtown of kansas city, missouri.”