Governance & verification
Information for regulators, government agencies, partners and donors verifying our legal status and accountability.
Legal status & registration
| Legal name | Emerge Epicenter Foundation |
|---|---|
| Legal status | US-Based Non-Profit Organization |
| Registered address | 5315 Heatherdawn Court, Katy, TX 77494, USA |
| Field operations | Epe, Lagos State, Nigeria (Field Programmes) |
| Official contact | info@emergeepicenter.org · +1 (281) 763-8108 |
Emerge Epicenter Foundation is committed to the highest standards of governance, transparency and accountability. Copies of our registration certificates, governing documents and financial statements are available to regulators, partners and donors on request.
Governance structure
The Foundation is governed by a Board that meets regularly to approve strategy, budgets and policies, oversee financial controls and monitor programme outcomes. Day-to-day operations are delegated to the Executive Leadership under clear, documented authority limits.
- Annual budgets and financial statements are approved by the Board.
- All board members and staff sign our Conflict of Interest declaration each year.
- Safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults is a standing item at every Board meeting.
- Programme partners in Nigeria are vetted and required to account for funds received.
- Concerns can be raised confidentially under our Whistleblower Policy.
Financial accountability
Gifts designated to a programme are used only for that programme.
Accounts are reviewed by the board and prepared for statutory filing each year.
Payments require approval by two authorised signatories.
Every donation is recorded and acknowledged with a written receipt.
Documents
Certificates of registration, governing documents and financial statements are available to regulators, partners and donors on request. Please use the verification form below.
Policies
Request verification or documents
Government agencies, banks, auditors and partners may request certified copies of our documents or confirmation of our status.
