Governance & Ethics
Independent oversight, fiduciary responsibility, and unwavering ethical standards.
Governance Philosophy
Amaraa Foundation is governed by an independent board with clear fiduciary responsibilities and no conflicts of interest. Our governance structure is designed for permanence, transparency, and accountability.
Board Composition
Independent directors with expertise in philanthropy, environmental stewardship, education, and governance. No family members or commercial affiliates.
Authority Separation
Clear separation between governance, management, and operations. No individual holds unchecked authority over institutional resources.
Fiduciary Responsibility
Board members are legally bound to act in the foundation's best long-term interest, not personal or external interests.
Conflict-of-Interest Policy
Zero tolerance for conflicts of interest. All potential conflicts must be disclosed and independently reviewed.
Ethics Charter
Integrity & Transparency
We operate with radical transparency within legal and privacy constraints. Our decisions, partnerships, and resource allocation are documented and subject to independent review.
Long-Term Responsibility
We measure success across decades, not fiscal years. Short-term pressures do not override long-term obligations to future generations.
Non-Exploitation Principle
We do not exploit vulnerability, manufacture urgency, or use emotional manipulation in our communications. Our work speaks for itself.
Environmental Respect
All foundation operations minimize environmental harm. We hold ourselves to the same standards we expect from partners.
Human Dignity
We respect the agency, autonomy, and dignity of every individual and community we engage with. No paternalism, no saviorism.
No Political Influence
We do not fund political campaigns, endorse candidates, or use our resources to advance partisan agendas.
No Conditional Philanthropy
Our grants do not come with ideological strings attached. Partners retain autonomy in their work within agreed ethical frameworks.
Independent Ethical Review
All major decisions—including partnerships, capital deployment, and strategic pivots—undergo independent ethical review before implementation.
This review process includes external experts with no institutional ties, ensuring our actions align with stated principles even when inconvenient.
Accountability Mechanisms
We publish annual governance reports detailing board activities, major decisions, and ethical reviews. Financial audits are conducted by independent firms and made available within legal disclosure requirements.
Any stakeholder may raise governance concerns through our formal grievance mechanism, which guarantees confidential review and response.