Article I: Name and Purpose
Section 1. Name: The official name of this organization shall be "The Perkins Cybersecurity Educational Fund" (hereinafter referred to as "the Fund").
Section 2. Purpose: The Fund is dedicated to advancing education in cybersecurity, providing resources, training, and educational opportunities in malware development, reverse engineering, malware analysis, and secure programming.
Article II: Governance
Section 1. Board of Directors:
- Governed by a Board consisting of 3 to 7 members.
- Directors serve 2-year terms and may be reappointed.
- The Board oversees financial, operational, and educational activities.
- An Executive Director manages daily operations.
- Compliance with all nonprofit laws is ensured.
Section 2. Officers:
- Officers include a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
- They serve 2-year terms.
- The President presides over meetings.
- The Vice President assists and acts in the President’s absence.
- The Secretary maintains records.
- The Treasurer oversees financial matters.
Article III: Membership
Section 1. Eligibility: Membership is open to individuals and organizations interested in supporting the mission.
Section 2. Membership Categories:
- General Members: Cybersecurity education enthusiasts.
- Donor Members: Financial contributors.
- Advisory Members: Experts providing guidance.
Article IV: Partnerships
The Fund partners with companies owned by the founders to enhance cybersecurity education. Agreements are documented and reviewed annually to ensure transparency and compliance.
Article V: Meetings
- The Board meets at least twice annually.
- General meetings are held annually.
- Special meetings can be called by the Board or team members.
Article VI: Financial Management
- The Fund raises funds through grants, donations, and sponsorships.
- All funds support the mission.
- The Treasurer provides financial reports.
- Annual financial reviews ensure transparency.
Article VII: Amendments
Amendments require a written proposal 30 days prior to a Board meeting and a two-thirds vote for approval.
Article VIII: Legal Compliance
The Fund operates in compliance with nonprofit laws, maintaining tax-exempt status and adhering to reporting requirements.
Article IX: Dissolution
Dissolution requires Board and general membership approval. Remaining assets are distributed to similar nonprofit organizations.