Governance & transparency

Open books, open doors.

Trust is the currency of this work. We publish how KALMA is governed, who is accountable, and where the money goes — so donors, partners, and the people we serve can see exactly how we operate.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity
EIN 42-3067128
Legal name
KALMA Foundation, Inc.
EIN
42-3067128
Public charity status
170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Governing documents

Articles, bylaws, and policies.

Copies of any document below are provided free of charge on request. Email info@kalmafoundation.org and we'll send it the same week.

Articles of Incorporation

Our founding charter, filed with the Virginia State Corporation Commission.

Available on request

Bylaws

The rules governing our board, officers, meetings, and decision-making.

Available on request

IRS Determination Letter

IRS recognition of exemption under Section 501(c)(3).

Available on request

Conflict of Interest Policy

Signed annually by every board member and officer to protect the integrity of our decisions.

Available on request

Form 990

Our annual information return to the IRS, filed each year.

Available once filed

Board of directors.

KALMA Foundation, Inc. is governed by a volunteer board of directors that sets strategy, approves the annual budget, and holds leadership accountable. No board member is compensated for board service.

Leadership
Katherine Aarndel
Founder & Executive Director

Additional director appointments are underway and will be listed here as the board is seated. Interested in serving? We're actively recruiting directors with backgrounds in finance, law, housing, survivor advocacy, and community development.

Express interest in the board
Annual reports

What we did with what you gave.

Each year we publish an accounting of our programs, outcomes, and finances.

2026 Annual Report

Our first year: people served, programs launched, funds raised, and where we're headed.

Publishing in early 2027

Financial accountability

Donations are tracked and reported by fund. In-kind gifts are logged and acknowledged in writing. Our Form 990 will be posted here once filed and is also publicly available through the IRS.

Questions about our governance?

We welcome scrutiny. Reach out for documents, financials, or a conversation with our leadership.

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