Truelove For Our Future Foundation Inc (TLFOFF) is a Worcester, Massachusetts 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 99-4557402). Our Board of Directors adopted the Non-Discrimination Policy below by unanimous vote on March 18, 2026. As the policy itself requires, we post it here and include it in our scholarship announcements and application materials.
Adopted: March 18, 2026 · Effective: March 18, 2026 · Next review: Annually (by March 2027)
1. Policy statement
Truelove For Our Future Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status (except where law requires otherwise), or any other characteristic protected by federal, Massachusetts, or local law.
2. Scope
This policy applies to:
- Scholarship eligibility, outreach, review, selection, award, and payment
- Programs, events, workshops, mentorship, and other services
- Recruiting, selecting, and treating volunteers, Board members, committee members, and any employees or contractors
- Choosing vendors, partners, and venues
3. Mission-focused programs
TLFOFF's mission focuses on expanding access to education and career opportunity, particularly in STEM and the skilled trades, and on reaching students who face financial and other barriers. Outreach may be aimed at underserved communities. All selection decisions, however, shall rest on the published objective criteria and be carried out consistently with applicable law. Any criterion that refers to a protected characteristic must be reviewed by counsel and approved by the Board before use.
4. Accessibility and language access
TLFOFF will provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities so they can apply for scholarships and take part in programs and events, and will make reasonable efforts to provide language assistance. Requests may be made to the contact in Section 7.
5. Harassment and retaliation
Harassment based on any protected characteristic is prohibited. TLFOFF will not retaliate against anyone who in good faith raises a concern, files a complaint, or takes part in an investigation.
6. Responsibilities
Directors, officers, committee members, volunteers, and any staff shall follow this policy. Scholarship reviewers shall acknowledge it in writing each cycle.
7. Complaints
Concerns may be raised in writing to the President or, if the concern involves the President, to another officer or director. Contact: service@trueloveforourfuture.com. Complaints will be reviewed promptly and confidentially as far as possible, and the outcome documented. Nothing in this policy limits anyone's right to contact the appropriate government agency.
8. Publication
This statement shall be posted on TLFOFF's website and included in scholarship announcements and application materials.
9. Review
The Board shall review this policy at least annually.
Adopted by the Board of Directors of Truelove For Our Future Foundation on March 18, 2026, by unanimous vote of all directors. Signed: Jerry Davies, President/Chair.
Questions, accommodation or language-assistance requests, or concerns: email service@trueloveforourfuture.com.