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Flickr Foundation Contributions Policy

The Flickr Foundation (“FF”) is a US-based, multi-stakeholder nonprofit organization. FF accepts general operating support as well as program-specific funding for specific projects and initiatives. FF’s contributions policy is intended to encourage funding of FF while make clear that we will uphold the following principles and manifest them in all cash and in-kind funding agreements:

Funding Principles

  • All contributions will always and only ever be used to advance our vision, mission, and programs consistent with our obligations as a 501(c)(3) charity.
  • FF funders, sponsors, and donors will in no instance have control or decision-making authority around FF’s vision and mission, program implementation, or events. All FF funding discussions, agreements, and partnerships will reflect this principle without exception.
  • FF does not accept grants or contributions to lobby for specific legislation anywhere in the world, and will never promote a candidate for political office.
  • FF’s preference is for unrestricted contributions. The generosity and trust of an unrestricted contribution enables the organization to put the funds towards their best and highest use and to respond directly to unique challenges and opportunities as they arise and evolve. Nevertheless, FF does accept contributions for specific programs and purposes provided that such contributions are consistent with the FF’s mission, vision, priorities, and corporate charter and are not unreasonably restrictive.
  • In the unlikely event that funds are granted in support of a particular FF initiative that changes course significantly or is no longer pursued, funds will be allocated to a similar initiative consistent with the agreement under which the funds were received.
  • Contributions to FF at $10,000 and above will generally be publicly acknowledged on FF’s website unless specified as anonymous, in which case all information concerning the identity of donor or prospective donors will be kept strictly confidential by FF unless disclosure is required by law.

FF agreements, contracts, trusts, and other legal agreements will be reviewed, negotiated for compliance as needed, and approved by FF’s Executive Director, Board of Directors, and legal counsel. Any contribution agreements that do not meet the principles of FF’s Contributions Policy will not be accepted.

In addition to our Contributions Policy, the Flickr Foundation adheres to a comprehensive Donor Screening Policy.

Please note: This Flickr Foundation Contributions Policy is a remix of the Creative Commons Contributions Policy, which is licensed under the Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license. It is also available to share or adapt through the same CC BY 4.0 license.

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