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The Golden Retriever Foundation (GRF) was established in February, 1997 by vote of the Board of Directors of the Golden Retriever Club of America, Inc. (GRCA.) The GRF is a tax-exempt, non-profit charitable IRS 501 (c ) 3 organization established to fund projects that further the welfare of the breed. The Articles of Incorporation set forth the objectives of the GRF and its purpose.
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The catalyst for the establishment of the Foundation was an approximately $100,000 bequest from Carol Buckman, who was not a member of the GRCA but who loved her two Goldens dearly. Half of the money was given to the then newly-established AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) and tagged for studies that involved Goldens. The remaining $48,000, coupled with $72,000 from the GRCA's Committee to Assist Rescue gave the Foundation a start-up total of $120,000. The original Buckman Fund is now under the direction of the GRF.
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Additional funding has subsequently been obtained from five primary sources:
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- Annual giving as an elected option through GRCA membership renewals.
- Proceeds from an Annual Art Auction at the GRCA National Specialty Show.
- Funding from generous donors who have offered tributes and memorials to
favorite dogs, human friends, the celebration of new litters of puppies, etc.
- Individual Golden Retriever Clubs across the country also have provided financial support.
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