Policies & Transparency
Our Commitment to Integrity, Accountability & Trust
At Megumi Boyd Hope and Care Foundation Inc., we believe that transparency, ethical leadership, and responsible stewardship are essential to fulfilling our mission.
We are committed to maintaining strong governance practices, protecting the information entrusted to us, and ensuring that our resources are managed responsibly in support of the communities we serve.
Through accountability and continuous improvement, we strive to earn and maintain the trust of our donors, partners, volunteers, and the communities we support.
Organizational Recognition & Tax-Exempt Status
Recognized for Charitable Purpose. Committed to Public Trust.
Megumi Boyd Hope and Care Foundation Inc. is a California-incorporated nonprofit organization recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) and classified as a public charity under Section 509(a)(2).
Contributions to the Foundation are generally tax-deductible to the extent permitted by U.S. law.
Our Foundation is committed to responsible charitable operations, regulatory compliance, and transparency in serving communities in need.
For organizational verification or documentation inquiries, please contact connect@mbhcfoundation.org.
Governance & Accountability
Guided by Integrity. Committed to Responsible Stewardship.
Megumi Boyd Hope and Care Foundation Inc. is governed by a Board of Directors responsible for organizational oversight, strategic direction, and accountability.
Our Foundation is committed to establishing sound financial management practices, ethical decision-making, and appropriate internal controls to support the responsible use of charitable resources.
As our organization grows, we continue to strengthen our policies, procedures, and governance practices to support transparency, accountability, and lasting community impact.
Privacy Policy
Megumi Boyd Hope and Care Foundation Inc.
Effective Date: 09/01/2026
1. Our Commitment to Privacy
Megumi Boyd Hope and Care Foundation Inc. (“the Foundation,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information entrusted to us.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when individuals visit our website, contact us, make donations, request donation receipts, inquire about volunteering or partnerships, or apply for employment opportunities.
Our website is www.mbhcfoundation.org.
2. Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with the Foundation, we may collect:
Contact information: Name, email address, telephone number, and information provided through inquiries or correspondence.
Donation information: Donor name, donation amount, transaction date, payment reference, and information necessary to verify contributions and issue receipts.
Volunteer and partnership information: Professional experience, areas of interest, organizational affiliation, and other information voluntarily provided.
Recruitment information: Résumés, employment history, qualifications, contact details, and other application materials.
Website information: Technical information such as IP addresses, browser details, and website usage data, where collected by our website hosting provider or other services.
We encourage visitors to provide only the information necessary for their inquiry or request.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use personal information to:
Respond to questions and inquiries.
Process and verify donations and donation receipt requests.
Communicate with donors, volunteers, and community partners.
Review employment applications and coordinate recruitment activities.
Maintain appropriate financial, administrative, and organizational records.
Improve website functionality and communications.
Fulfill applicable legal, regulatory, and reporting obligations.
Support the Foundation's charitable mission and authorized activities.
We do not sell personal information.
4. Donations and Payment Information
The Foundation may accept donations through third-party payment services, including Zelle.
Payment transactions are subject to the privacy and security practices of the applicable payment provider.
When donors request official donation acknowledgments, we may collect information necessary to verify the contribution and maintain appropriate donation records.
We do not ask donors to submit banking passwords or other sensitive account credentials through our website.
5. Information Sharing
We may share personal information only when reasonably necessary with:
Authorized Foundation officers, employees, and designated volunteers who require access to perform assigned responsibilities.
Service providers supporting website hosting, email, forms, recordkeeping, and organizational operations.
Financial institutions and payment providers involved in processing or verifying transactions.
Government agencies, regulators, or other parties when required by applicable law.
Information may also be shared with appropriate professional advisers or when necessary to protect the Foundation's legal rights and legitimate interests.
We do not sell or rent personal information to third-party marketers.
6. International Operations and Data Transfers
The Foundation is incorporated in the United States and supports charitable activities in Nigeria.
Information submitted to the Foundation may be accessed or processed by authorized personnel or service providers in the United States, Nigeria, or other locations where our service providers operate.
We seek to apply appropriate confidentiality and security safeguards when information is shared across borders, consistent with applicable legal requirements.
7. Children's Privacy and Photography
The Foundation is committed to respecting the privacy, dignity, and safety of children and vulnerable individuals.
Our website is intended for a general audience and is not designed to collect personal information directly from children.
Photographs, videos, and stories involving children or program participants should be published only when appropriate permissions and safeguarding requirements have been satisfied.
Requests or concerns regarding published photographs or personal information may be directed to the Foundation using the contact information below.
8. Information Security
We seek to use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or loss.
Access to sensitive information is intended to be limited to authorized individuals with legitimate organizational responsibilities.
However, no website, electronic communication, or data storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
9. Information Retention
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, maintain appropriate organizational records, comply with applicable legal obligations, or resolve legitimate administrative matters.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and applicable requirements.
10. Cookies and Third-Party Services
Our website hosting provider and integrated third-party services may use cookies or similar technologies to support website functionality, security, and performance.
Third-party websites and services accessed through links on our website may maintain their own privacy policies.
We encourage visitors to review the privacy practices of those providers.
11. Your Privacy Choices
You may contact the Foundation to request information about personal data you have provided, ask for corrections, or request deletion where permitted by applicable law.
Certain records may need to be retained for financial, legal, safeguarding, or regulatory purposes.
We will review privacy-related requests in accordance with applicable requirements.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our operations, website services, or applicable legal requirements.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
13. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Megumi Boyd Hope and Care Foundation Inc.
Website: www.mbhcfoundation.org
Email: connect@mbhcfoundation.org
Subject Line: Privacy Inquiry
