The nine trustees, who serve without compensation, are elected by Foundation members for staggered five-year terms. The trustees are responsible for determining the investment and distribution of gifts, and for deciding if bequests meet the eligibility of the public purposes of the Foundation.

Membership as of May, 2009
Board of Trustees
• Bruce Bradtmiller, President
• Jane Scott, Vice-President
• Dave Wishart, Treasurer
• Jane Baker, Secretary
• Joan Ackerman
• Staffan Erickson
• Maureen Lynch
• Susan Miller
• Orlando Brown