The Foundation for Development Planning, Inc is subject to the provisions of Title 13, Chapter 3 of the Virgin Islands Code, which deal with nonprofit corporations.  The Articles of Incorporation for the Foundation also includes specific reference to the provisions of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.  The main legal instruments that determine the purpose of FDP and its operational procedures are the Articles of Incorporation and the By-laws.

The development and operations of the Foundation are guided by its Board of Directors.  Directors for the 2010-2011 Fiscal year are:
- President – Lloyd Gardner
- Vice President – Michael O’Neal, Ph.D.
- Secretary – Noreen Michael, Ph.D.
- Treasurer – Ilene Heyward-Garner
- Director – Carlyle Corbin, Ph.D.

Associates and Partners
Persons wishing to be associated with the Foundation in carrying out its objects and purposes may be appointed by the Board as non-voting Associates of the Foundation, provided that such persons agree to abide by the Articles of Incorporation, By-laws, and other policies, rules and standards of professional conduct established by the Board.

Similarly, the partnership agreements with other organizations are subject to the by-laws and policies of the Foundation.