Polly Klaas Foundation - History

History

The Polly Klaas Foundation was created initially to search for Polly Klaas. After two years, the executive director, Gary Kinley, resigned with no explanation, and there was an analysis of financial problems in 1996. The Polly Klaas Foundation has since recovered and learned a lot about fundraising. It has drastically increased its operating budget.

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