Non-discrimination policy

Adopted by the Board of Directors on November 1, 2026.

Equal access and opportunity

The foundation prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, disability, genetic information, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other status protected by applicable law.

This policy applies to program eligibility and enrollment, delivery of services, events, volunteer and board recruitment, and employment decisions, including hiring, pay, training, promotion, and separation. It applies to directors, officers, employees, volunteers, and others acting on the foundation’s behalf.

Program decisions may reflect lawful, mission-related criteria such as program location, participant needs, or available capacity. The foundation will communicate applicable criteria and apply them consistently.

Request an accommodation

If you need a reasonable accommodation, an accessible format, or help communicating with us, email info@gbifoundation.org. Tell us what would help you participate. We will review your request and work with you to identify reasonable options.

Report a concern

Email info@gbifoundation.org and address your message to the Board Chair. If your concern involves the Chair, address it to the Board Secretary and ask that a director without a conflict review it. Include what happened, when it happened, and a way to reach you if you are comfortable sharing one. You can also write to the board at the mailing address on our contact page.

The foundation will review reports promptly and fairly, limit sharing to people who need the information to respond or as required by law, and take appropriate corrective action when warranted. Retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith, requests an accommodation, or participates in a review is prohibited.

Board oversight

The Board of Directors oversees this policy and assigns responsibility for implementation and handling reports. The board reviews the policy annually and updates it when needed.