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Management
The Commonwealth Homeland Security Foundation (CHSF) is a project of George Mason University and Abrams Learning and Information Systems, Inc. (ALIS) designed to provide private sector funding to make Virginia more secure. Overall policy and strategic direction of CHSF comes from the Foundation’s Board of Directors. ALIS provides day-to-day management services, fundraising, and staff support. For additional detail about management of the Foundation please click the following links:
A Virginia not-for-profit corporation with the goal of improving security and preparedness in the Commonwealth of Virginia through directed research and grants. CHSF is approved for IRS 501 (c) (3) tax exemption status, and has been established with cooperation from George Mason University.
A leading provider of expertise in the field of homeland security and emergency preparedness, the company is based in Arlington, Virginia. It formulated the concept of the new foundation and will assist the University and its Foundation with well-defined operational activities.
The two initial organizers of the foundation, George Mason University and ALIS, Inc., will have perpetual membership on the Board of Directors and will collaborate on all policy decisions affecting the foundation.
George Mason University Foundation, Inc. will act as fiscal agent for receipt and disbursement of funds and manage the investment of any fund surpluses that may exist from time to time.
Chairman, CHSF Board: J. Thomas Hennessey, Jr.
President : L. Scott Lingamfelter
Board of Directors: The Board of Directors also includes the following representatives:
Click any of the above names to read more information about each member of the Board of Directors.
The Advisory Panel is comprised of representatives from the research departments of the major doctoral research institutions in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Panel will provide oversight and technical expertise in the areas of grant allocation and management. Representation includes the following institutions:
The May 31 issue of the The Richmond Times-Dispatch published a column by CHSF President L. Scott Lingamfelter titled, "Let's Secure Virginia Before the Next Tragedy". The article details the urgent need to better enable Virginia's communities and leaders to deal with both man-made and natural disasters. Click here to see more at our In the News page...
The Commonwealth Homeland Security Foundation is operational and moving forward with innovative solutions for Virginia. George Mason University is working closely with ALIS to assure the best possible results for the Commonwealth. Click here to learn more...
The initial focus of the Foundation is Campus Readiness. George Mason University and ALIS have begun a coordinated effort to direct funding toward urgent preparedness needs. Click this to read more...
Click these links to view or download the appropriate PDF document:
• Certificate of
Incorporation
• Tax Exemption Form
Click the links for each PDF.
