Governance

FCNL is composed of two distinct organizations: the Friends Committee on National Legislation, a lobbying organization; and the FCNL Education Fund, a charitable organization. Both are nonpartisan, in the public interest, and governed by members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).

Field and Annual Meeting Planning Committees with Love Thy Neighbor Sign

Friends Committee on National Legislation

FCNL is governed by a General Committee of approximately 180 Friends, the majority of whom have been appointed by 26 Yearly Meetings and seven national Friends’ organizations. FCNL is a 501(c)4 organization, and gifts are not tax-deductible.

The General Committee meets each November to conduct business at FCNL’s Annual Meeting. The executive and standing committees oversee the program and administration of FCNL between Annual Meetings.

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Executive Committee Members

  • Kitty Ufford-Chase, Clerk
  • Michael M. Fuson, Assistant Clerk
  • Becky Steele, Recording Clerk
  • David Singleton, Treasurer
  • Beth Henricks, At Large, FCNL
  • vacant, At Large, FCNL
  • Trayce Peterson, Quaker Governance and Engagement Clerk
  • A.T. Miller, Capital Campaign Clerk
  • Ernestine G. Buscemi, Nominating Clerk
  • Lois Yellowthunder, Policy Committee Clerk
  • Marge Hannon Pifer, Stewardship Clerk
  • Bridget Moix, General Secretary

Full Committee Lists 2025-2026

FCNL Education Fund

The FCNL Education Fund is a 501(c)3 organization that exists in parallel with FCNL to support the research, analysis and education for which FCNL is known and respected. Gifts are tax-deductible. It is governed by a board appointed by FCNL’s Executive Committee.

Education Fund Executive Committee Members

  • Kitty Ufford-Chase, Clerk
  • Michael M. Fuson, Assistant Clerk
  • Becky Steele, Recording Clerk
  • David Singleton, Treasurer
  • Michael T. Snarr, At Large
  • Gigi Williamson, At Large
  • Trayce Peterson
  • A.T. Miller
  • Ernestine G. Buscemi
  • Lois Yellowthunder
  • Marge Hannon Pifer
  • Bridget Moix, General Secretary

The FCNL Education Fund, a 501 (c)3 nonprofit, promotes civic engagement through education and training to achieve a peaceful, just, and sustainable world. 

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