How We Operate. Openly.
We believe transparency is a form of stewardship. This page documents how the Foundation is structured, how funds are used, and how we hold ourselves accountable — before anyone asks us to.
What We Are and How We Are Structured.
Legal Status
Bodytruth Family Farms Educational Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit corporation incorporated in the State of Michigan in 2026. We have filed for federal 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. That application is pending. Until exemption is confirmed, contributions to the Foundation are not tax-deductible.
We will update this page immediately upon confirmation of 501(c)(3) status and publish our EIN at that time.
Governance
The Foundation is governed by a founding Board of Directors. The board is actively being assembled. Stephanie Willis serves as Founder and Executive Director. Additional board seats — including Treasurer, Secretary, and Director at Large — are being filled with individuals who bring expertise in finance, community development, land stewardship, and nonprofit governance.
Board composition will be published on this page and on the Foundation's home page as seats are confirmed.
Fiscal Sponsorship
Prior to confirmation of our 501(c)(3) status, time-sensitive funding opportunities may be facilitated through a fiscal sponsor arrangement. If this applies to a specific gift or grant, we will disclose it explicitly at the time of the transaction. We are committed to ensuring that all funds are used for their stated purpose regardless of the vehicle through which they are received.
Where the Money Goes.
Program Delivery
The majority of Foundation funds are directed toward program delivery — Zoom infrastructure, curriculum materials, participant support, cohort documentation, and the FundReady methodology licensing that underlies every bootcamp. These are the direct costs of running a cohort.
The $99 Co-Pay Model
Bootcamp participants contribute a $99 co-pay at enrollment. This is not revenue — it is a participant commitment mechanism. It covers a portion of per-participant delivery costs and ensures that enrollment represents a genuine commitment to the work. The co-pay does not cover the full cost of program delivery. The gap is covered through the Foundation's stewardship partnerships and operational funding.
Stewardship Partnership — Creative Focus LLC
The Foundation operates in stewardship partnership with Creative Focus LLC, a workforce development company focused on decision intelligence frameworks and tools. This partnership is not a financial grant arrangement. It is a mutual investment relationship — shared knowledge, shared audiences, and cross-organizational support that strengthens both entities. Creative Focus LLC is acknowledged as a stewardship partner on Foundation program materials.
Founder Compensation
At formation stage, the Foundation's founder operates without compensation from Foundation funds. FundReady LLC — the methodology company founded by Stephanie Willis — licenses its curriculum to the Foundation at stewardship terms. As the Foundation grows and secures operational funding, founder compensation will be established at market rate, documented by the board, and disclosed in the Foundation's annual financial statements.
What We Will Publish.
Founding Year Narrative — Coming Q1 2027
At the close of our first program year, the Foundation will publish a Founding Year Narrative — a plain-language account of what we built, who we served, what it cost, and what it produced. This document will be available for download on this page.
Annual financial statements and Form 990 (once 501(c)(3) status is confirmed) will be published here as they become available.
Questions about our governance, finances, or operations? We respond to every serious inquiry personally. Contact us at our contact form or reach out directly to the Foundation.