Foundation Governance
Volunteer leadership advancing the Javelina mission.
The Texas A&M University-Kingsville Foundation is a nonprofit corporation governed by an independent, volunteer Board of Trustees of up to twenty members. While many trustees are alumni, a degree from the university is not required. Representing diverse professions, backgrounds, and geographic regions, trustees are united in their commitment to advancing the mission of both the Foundation and the University.
In addition to elected trustees, the Board includes ex officio members who serve by virtue of their positions: the University President, the Acting Vice President for Institutional Advancement, and the President of the Javelina Alumni Association Board. The Board also recognizes three Trustee Emeritus members for their distinguished service and enduring support.
Elected trustees serve four-year terms and may serve up to three consecutive terms. Although Foundation committees convene on an as-needed basis, the Board of Trustees typically meets three times each year.
Committees
The Board carries out its work through five standing committees, each focused on a specific area of stewardship for the Foundation.
Executive Committee
The purpose of the Executive Committee is to operate and administer the Foundation between meetings of the Board of Trustees (the board) and to act in all situations except those reserved to the board by the board and those specified in the Bylaws.
Audit Committee
The purpose of the Audit Committee is to review all financial accounting and reporting by the foundation, as well as the organization's internal control, risk management, and compliance matters. The committee shall have unlimited access to all staff of the foundation. The committee may, at its discretion, contract with attorneys, accountants, consultants, and other experts from time to time to assist in its oversight role.
Development/Campaign Committee
The purpose of the Development Committee is to provide volunteer leadership and enthusiasm for the fundraising efforts on behalf of the university.
Governance Committee
The purpose of the Governance Committee is to determine the most effective composition for board membership, advising the board concerning best practices in board governance, and ensuring the board meets its fiduciary responsibilities for governance.
Investment Committee
The purpose of the Investment Committee is to assist the board in exercising active and independent oversight of the foundation's investment policies, controls, and processes in a manner consistent with the mission and purpose of the foundation. The committee is empowered to: 1) recommend to the board investment policies and strategies; 2) select investment managers, advisors, and other fiduciaries with respect to assets normally held as investments; 3) monitor the performance of investment managers, advisors, custodians, fiduciaries, and other outside professionals involved with the investment of these assets; 4) recommend to the board the endowment spending policy.
Financial Information
The TAMUK Foundation is committed to financial transparency. Our most recent independent audit reports are available below.
For additional financial information or to request a copy of our Form 990, please contact the Foundation office at 361.593.4191.
Organizational Documents
Articles of Amendment
The legal record amending the original Articles of Incorporation, formalizing the renaming of the AI Foundation as the Texas A&M University-Kingsville Foundation.
IRS Determination Letter
The official document and proof that the Foundation is recognized as a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.