Governance
Governance
Governance Charter
Grand Founders is a New York–based 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation (EIN 92-3725118) dedicated to strengthening national security and advancing economic development through thoughtfully structured impact investments and global entrepreneurial support.
We prioritize initiatives that enable veterans, immigrants, and entrepreneurial leaders from underrepresented backgrounds to build resilient enterprises — thereby creating a sustainable legacy of responsible leadership for future generations.
Our mission is accomplished through strategic partnerships with respected institutions, family offices, corporations, and impact investors who share our commitment to trust, responsibility, and prosperity.
Article I — Mission, Vision, Culture & Values
Grand Founders advances prosperity through trust, leadership, and impact-driven collaboration. Guided by dignity, integrity, liberty, fidelity, courage, authority, and legacy, we promote responsible entrepreneurship, align capital with ethics, and strengthen economic and national resilience for a sustainable future. Mission: To strengthen national security and advance economic development through responsible leadership and trusted partnerships. Vision: A world where responsible leaders build enduring prosperity. Culture & Values: Dignity — Respect for every individual. Integrity — Transparency and accountability. Liberty — Freedom and economic empowerment. Fidelity — Trust and reliability in relationships. Courage — Resolve in the face of challenges. Authority — Leadership grounded in responsibility. Legacy — Stewardship for future generations.
Article II — Programs, Activities & Initiatives
Article III — Human Capital, Corporate Structure & Governance
Article IV — Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Compliance & Audit
Article V — Financial Authority, Business Development & Program Governance
Article VI — Adoption, Amendments & Records
Governance Charter
Grand Founders is a New York–based 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation (EIN 92-3725118) dedicated to strengthening national security and advancing economic development through thoughtfully structured impact investments and global entrepreneurial support.
We prioritize initiatives that enable veterans, immigrants, and entrepreneurial leaders from underrepresented backgrounds to build resilient enterprises — thereby creating a sustainable legacy of responsible leadership for future generations.
Our mission is accomplished through strategic partnerships with respected institutions, family offices, corporations, and impact investors who share our commitment to trust, responsibility, and prosperity.
Article I — Mission, Vision, Culture & Values
Grand Founders advances prosperity through trust, leadership, and impact-driven collaboration. Guided by dignity, integrity, liberty, fidelity, courage, authority, and legacy, we promote responsible entrepreneurship, align capital with ethics, and strengthen economic and national resilience for a sustainable future. Mission: To strengthen national security and advance economic development through responsible leadership and trusted partnerships. Vision: A world where responsible leaders build enduring prosperity. Culture & Values: Dignity — Respect for every individual. Integrity — Transparency and accountability. Liberty — Freedom and economic empowerment. Fidelity — Trust and reliability in relationships. Courage — Resolve in the face of challenges. Authority — Leadership grounded in responsibility. Legacy — Stewardship for future generations.
Article II — Programs, Activities & Initiatives
Article III — Human Capital, Corporate Structure & Governance
Article IV — Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Compliance & Audit
Article V — Financial Authority, Business Development & Program Governance
Article VI — Adoption, Amendments & Records
Grand Founders Code of Conduct
The Grand Founders Code of Conduct (the “Code”) represents the Foundation’s unwavering commitment to upholding its core values and ensuring that all actions and relationships reflect integrity, trust, and responsibility. It serves as the guiding framework for every individual and organization affiliated with Grand Founders — including Employees, Contractors, Volunteers, Board Directors, Donors, Sponsors, Partners, Investors, and Community.
We prioritize initiatives that enable veterans, immigrants, and entrepreneurial leaders from underrepresented backgrounds to build resilient enterprises — thereby creating a sustainable legacy of responsible leadership for future generations.
Our mission is accomplished through strategic partnerships with respected institutions, family offices, corporations, and impact investors who share our commitment to trust, responsibility, and prosperity.
Article I — Mission, Vision, Culture & Values
Grand Founders advances prosperity through trust, leadership, and impact-driven collaboration. Guided by dignity, integrity, liberty, fidelity, courage, authority, and legacy, we promote responsible entrepreneurship, align capital with ethics, and strengthen economic and national resilience for a sustainable future. Mission: To strengthen national security and advance economic development through responsible leadership and trusted partnerships. Vision: A world where responsible leaders build enduring prosperity. Culture & Values: Dignity — Respect for every individual. Integrity — Transparency and accountability. Liberty — Freedom and economic empowerment. Fidelity — Trust and reliability in relationships. Courage — Resolve in the face of challenges. Authority — Leadership grounded in responsibility. Legacy — Stewardship for future generations.
Article II — Programs, Activities & Initiatives
Article III — Human Capital, Corporate Structure & Governance
Article IV — Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Compliance & Audit
Article V — Financial Authority, Business Development & Program Governance
Article VI — Adoption, Amendments & Records
Grand Founders Code of Conduct
The Grand Founders Code of Conduct (the “Code”) represents the Foundation’s unwavering commitment to upholding its core values and ensuring that all actions and relationships reflect integrity, trust, and responsibility. It serves as the guiding framework for every individual and organization affiliated with Grand Founders — including Employees, Contractors, Volunteers, Board Directors, Donors, Sponsors, Partners, Investors, and Community.
We prioritize initiatives that enable veterans, immigrants, and entrepreneurial leaders from underrepresented backgrounds to build resilient enterprises — thereby creating a sustainable legacy of responsible leadership for future generations.
Our mission is accomplished through strategic partnerships with respected institutions, family offices, corporations, and impact investors who share our commitment to trust, responsibility, and prosperity.
Article I — Mission, Vision, Culture & Values
Grand Founders advances prosperity through trust, leadership, and impact-driven collaboration. Guided by dignity, integrity, liberty, fidelity, courage, authority, and legacy, we promote responsible entrepreneurship, align capital with ethics, and strengthen economic and national resilience for a sustainable future. Mission: To strengthen national security and advance economic development through responsible leadership and trusted partnerships. Vision: A world where responsible leaders build enduring prosperity. Culture & Values: Dignity — Respect for every individual. Integrity — Transparency and accountability. Liberty — Freedom and economic empowerment. Fidelity — Trust and reliability in relationships. Courage — Resolve in the face of challenges. Authority — Leadership grounded in responsibility. Legacy — Stewardship for future generations.
Article II — Programs, Activities & Initiatives
Article III — Human Capital, Corporate Structure & Governance
Article IV — Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Compliance & Audit
Article V — Financial Authority, Business Development & Program Governance
Article VI — Adoption, Amendments & Records
IRS Form 990
https://docsend.com/v/8xcb8/2024_irs_form_990
We prioritize initiatives that enable veterans, immigrants, and entrepreneurial leaders from underrepresented backgrounds to build resilient enterprises — thereby creating a sustainable legacy of responsible leadership for future generations.
Our mission is accomplished through strategic partnerships with respected institutions, family offices, corporations, and impact investors who share our commitment to trust, responsibility, and prosperity.
Article I — Mission, Vision, Culture & Values
Grand Founders advances prosperity through trust, leadership, and impact-driven collaboration. Guided by dignity, integrity, liberty, fidelity, courage, authority, and legacy, we promote responsible entrepreneurship, align capital with ethics, and strengthen economic and national resilience for a sustainable future. Mission: To strengthen national security and advance economic development through responsible leadership and trusted partnerships. Vision: A world where responsible leaders build enduring prosperity. Culture & Values: Dignity — Respect for every individual. Integrity — Transparency and accountability. Liberty — Freedom and economic empowerment. Fidelity — Trust and reliability in relationships. Courage — Resolve in the face of challenges. Authority — Leadership grounded in responsibility. Legacy — Stewardship for future generations.
Article II — Programs, Activities & Initiatives
Article III — Human Capital, Corporate Structure & Governance
Article IV — Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Compliance & Audit
Article V — Financial Authority, Business Development & Program Governance
Article VI — Adoption, Amendments & Records
IRS Form 990
https://docsend.com/v/8xcb8/2024_irs_form_990
We prioritize initiatives that enable veterans, immigrants, and entrepreneurial leaders from underrepresented backgrounds to build resilient enterprises — thereby creating a sustainable legacy of responsible leadership for future generations.
Our mission is accomplished through strategic partnerships with respected institutions, family offices, corporations, and impact investors who share our commitment to trust, responsibility, and prosperity.
Article I — Mission, Vision, Culture & Values
Grand Founders advances prosperity through trust, leadership, and impact-driven collaboration. Guided by dignity, integrity, liberty, fidelity, courage, authority, and legacy, we promote responsible entrepreneurship, align capital with ethics, and strengthen economic and national resilience for a sustainable future. Mission: To strengthen national security and advance economic development through responsible leadership and trusted partnerships. Vision: A world where responsible leaders build enduring prosperity. Culture & Values: Dignity — Respect for every individual. Integrity — Transparency and accountability. Liberty — Freedom and economic empowerment. Fidelity — Trust and reliability in relationships. Courage — Resolve in the face of challenges. Authority — Leadership grounded in responsibility. Legacy — Stewardship for future generations.
Article II — Programs, Activities & Initiatives
Article III — Human Capital, Corporate Structure & Governance
Article IV — Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Compliance & Audit
Article V — Financial Authority, Business Development & Program Governance
Article VI — Adoption, Amendments & Records
Franchise Tax
https://docsend.com/v/8xcb8/2025_franchise_tax
We prioritize initiatives that enable veterans, immigrants, and entrepreneurial leaders from underrepresented backgrounds to build resilient enterprises — thereby creating a sustainable legacy of responsible leadership for future generations.
Our mission is accomplished through strategic partnerships with respected institutions, family offices, corporations, and impact investors who share our commitment to trust, responsibility, and prosperity.
Article I — Mission, Vision, Culture & Values
Grand Founders advances prosperity through trust, leadership, and impact-driven collaboration. Guided by dignity, integrity, liberty, fidelity, courage, authority, and legacy, we promote responsible entrepreneurship, align capital with ethics, and strengthen economic and national resilience for a sustainable future. Mission: To strengthen national security and advance economic development through responsible leadership and trusted partnerships. Vision: A world where responsible leaders build enduring prosperity. Culture & Values: Dignity — Respect for every individual. Integrity — Transparency and accountability. Liberty — Freedom and economic empowerment. Fidelity — Trust and reliability in relationships. Courage — Resolve in the face of challenges. Authority — Leadership grounded in responsibility. Legacy — Stewardship for future generations.
Article II — Programs, Activities & Initiatives
Article III — Human Capital, Corporate Structure & Governance
Article IV — Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Compliance & Audit
Article V — Financial Authority, Business Development & Program Governance
Article VI — Adoption, Amendments & Records
Franchise Tax
https://docsend.com/v/8xcb8/2025_franchise_tax
We prioritize initiatives that enable veterans, immigrants, and entrepreneurial leaders from underrepresented backgrounds to build resilient enterprises — thereby creating a sustainable legacy of responsible leadership for future generations.
Our mission is accomplished through strategic partnerships with respected institutions, family offices, corporations, and impact investors who share our commitment to trust, responsibility, and prosperity.
Article I — Mission, Vision, Culture & Values
Grand Founders advances prosperity through trust, leadership, and impact-driven collaboration. Guided by dignity, integrity, liberty, fidelity, courage, authority, and legacy, we promote responsible entrepreneurship, align capital with ethics, and strengthen economic and national resilience for a sustainable future. Mission: To strengthen national security and advance economic development through responsible leadership and trusted partnerships. Vision: A world where responsible leaders build enduring prosperity. Culture & Values: Dignity — Respect for every individual. Integrity — Transparency and accountability. Liberty — Freedom and economic empowerment. Fidelity — Trust and reliability in relationships. Courage — Resolve in the face of challenges. Authority — Leadership grounded in responsibility. Legacy — Stewardship for future generations.
Article II — Programs, Activities & Initiatives
Article III — Human Capital, Corporate Structure & Governance
Article IV — Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Compliance & Audit
Article V — Financial Authority, Business Development & Program Governance
Article VI — Adoption, Amendments & Records
Recognition of Tax Exempt Status (Section 501c3)
https://docsend.com/v/8xcb8/irs_determination_letter_recognition_of_tax_exempt_status_section501c3
We prioritize initiatives that enable veterans, immigrants, and entrepreneurial leaders from underrepresented backgrounds to build resilient enterprises — thereby creating a sustainable legacy of responsible leadership for future generations.
Our mission is accomplished through strategic partnerships with respected institutions, family offices, corporations, and impact investors who share our commitment to trust, responsibility, and prosperity.
Article I — Mission, Vision, Culture & Values
Grand Founders advances prosperity through trust, leadership, and impact-driven collaboration. Guided by dignity, integrity, liberty, fidelity, courage, authority, and legacy, we promote responsible entrepreneurship, align capital with ethics, and strengthen economic and national resilience for a sustainable future. Mission: To strengthen national security and advance economic development through responsible leadership and trusted partnerships. Vision: A world where responsible leaders build enduring prosperity. Culture & Values: Dignity — Respect for every individual. Integrity — Transparency and accountability. Liberty — Freedom and economic empowerment. Fidelity — Trust and reliability in relationships. Courage — Resolve in the face of challenges. Authority — Leadership grounded in responsibility. Legacy — Stewardship for future generations.
Article II — Programs, Activities & Initiatives
Article III — Human Capital, Corporate Structure & Governance
Article IV — Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Compliance & Audit
Article V — Financial Authority, Business Development & Program Governance
Article VI — Adoption, Amendments & Records
Recognition of Tax Exempt Status (Section 501c3)
https://docsend.com/v/8xcb8/irs_determination_letter_recognition_of_tax_exempt_status_section501c3
We prioritize initiatives that enable veterans, immigrants, and entrepreneurial leaders from underrepresented backgrounds to build resilient enterprises — thereby creating a sustainable legacy of responsible leadership for future generations.
Our mission is accomplished through strategic partnerships with respected institutions, family offices, corporations, and impact investors who share our commitment to trust, responsibility, and prosperity.
Article I — Mission, Vision, Culture & Values
Grand Founders advances prosperity through trust, leadership, and impact-driven collaboration. Guided by dignity, integrity, liberty, fidelity, courage, authority, and legacy, we promote responsible entrepreneurship, align capital with ethics, and strengthen economic and national resilience for a sustainable future. Mission: To strengthen national security and advance economic development through responsible leadership and trusted partnerships. Vision: A world where responsible leaders build enduring prosperity. Culture & Values: Dignity — Respect for every individual. Integrity — Transparency and accountability. Liberty — Freedom and economic empowerment. Fidelity — Trust and reliability in relationships. Courage — Resolve in the face of challenges. Authority — Leadership grounded in responsibility. Legacy — Stewardship for future generations.
Article II — Programs, Activities & Initiatives
Article III — Human Capital, Corporate Structure & Governance
Article IV — Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Compliance & Audit
Article V — Financial Authority, Business Development & Program Governance
Article VI — Adoption, Amendments & Records
Recognition of Tax Exempt Status (Section 501c3)
https://docsend.com/v/8xcb8/irs_determination_letter_recognition_of_tax_exempt_status_section501c3
We prioritize initiatives that enable veterans, immigrants, and entrepreneurial leaders from underrepresented backgrounds to build resilient enterprises — thereby creating a sustainable legacy of responsible leadership for future generations.
Our mission is accomplished through strategic partnerships with respected institutions, family offices, corporations, and impact investors who share our commitment to trust, responsibility, and prosperity.
Article I — Mission, Vision, Culture & Values
Grand Founders advances prosperity through trust, leadership, and impact-driven collaboration. Guided by dignity, integrity, liberty, fidelity, courage, authority, and legacy, we promote responsible entrepreneurship, align capital with ethics, and strengthen economic and national resilience for a sustainable future. Mission: To strengthen national security and advance economic development through responsible leadership and trusted partnerships. Vision: A world where responsible leaders build enduring prosperity. Culture & Values: Dignity — Respect for every individual. Integrity — Transparency and accountability. Liberty — Freedom and economic empowerment. Fidelity — Trust and reliability in relationships. Courage — Resolve in the face of challenges. Authority — Leadership grounded in responsibility. Legacy — Stewardship for future generations.
Article II — Programs, Activities & Initiatives
Article III — Human Capital, Corporate Structure & Governance
Article IV — Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Compliance & Audit
Article V — Financial Authority, Business Development & Program Governance
Article VI — Adoption, Amendments & Records