Governance & Stewardship

The Chaplin Family Foundation is committed to responsible stewardship, long-term impact, and transparent governance practices that support its charitable mission and community initiatives.

The Foundation operates under formal governance, grant review, conflict-of-interest, and investment oversight policies designed to ensure accountability, continuity, and responsible management of charitable resources.

The Foundation is governed by a family-led Board of Directors responsible for:

  • strategic direction

  • grant approvals

  • financial oversight

  • investment stewardship

  • compliance with charitable objectives

Initial Board Members:

  • Glenn Chaplin

  • Patricia Chaplin

  • Bob Chaplin

  • Lee Chaplin

  • Genevieve Glazier

The Foundation also intends to encourage future multi-generational family involvement and community stewardship.

  • Formal review procedures help ensure grants align with the Foundation’s mission, educational objectives, and community priorities.

  • Directors disclose and manage potential conflicts to support fair and transparent decision-making.

  • Foundation assets are managed conservatively with a focus on long-term sustainability and ongoing charitable impact.

  • Scholarship and educational grant programs operate under structured eligibility, review, and approval criteria.

The Foundation was established with:

  • initial seed funding

  • planned annual family contributions

  • long-term investment stewardship

  • perpetual charitable objectives focused on youth, education, entrepreneurship, and community wellbeing

The Foundation’s objective is to create sustainable long-term local impact through responsible governance and thoughtful community investment.