The Tws Foundation

“The treasurer reviews irs form 990 and discusses the contents of the form with the entire board of trustees at an open meeting of the board of trustees.”

“All members of the board of trustees are required to complete and sign a writted conflict of interest disclosure. The chair requires all officers and members of the theatre's board of governors to recuse themselves from any discussions or vote on matters that might impact donations made to the theatre of western springs or related matters when they arise.”

“There are no employees. No compensation is paid to any officer or trustee. All serve as unpaid volunteers.”

“Redacted copies are available on-line through guidestar (www.guidestar.org) and the illinois attorney general (www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/charities/). Copies also available upon request to any member of the board of trustees.”

“Form 990, part iii, line 7a - election of members and their rights nine of the twelve board of trustees are elected by the over 250 active members of the theatre of western springs. Candidates are active members of the theatre, residents and business members of the community of western springs. Three of the twelve board of trustees are elected to the theatre of western springs board of governors by the over 250 active members of the theatre and automatically hold dual positions on the board of governors and the board of trustees. Form 990, part vi, line 12c - enforcement of conflicts of interest policy all members of the board of trustees and officers are required to complete and sign an annual written conflict of interest disclosure. Three of the trustees are also members of the theatre of western springs board of governers. The three members of the board of governors are not permitted to vote on any matter dealing with grants to the theatre. All members are required to recuse themselves from any discussion dealing with conflicted subjects when and if they arise.”