Siemer Family Foundation

“Barbara j. Siemer is the mother of elizabeth m. Siemer.”

“To facilitate the timely filing of the form 990, the return is not reviewed prior to its filing by all trustees. The return is, however, available for review at the next regularly scheduled board meeting as applicable. The return is also posted to a secure portal for viewing, and the return is also available upon request.”

“Annually, trustees are required, in writing, to confirm both their understanding of the foundation's conflict of interest policy, and that he/she is in compliance with it.”

“Lines 15a & b: top officers are not compensated.”

“The organization's forms 1023 and 990 are available upon request. Further, the organization's form 990 is available at www.guidestar.org”

“This organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“The purpose of the foundation is to support organizations serving people in need and other organizations with educational, community, cultural and other charitable purposes.”

“The purpose of the siemer family foundation is to provide funding for those institutions and organizations whose purpose is to affect continuing and long-term benefits for societal, educational, and cultural needs of the community. The goal of the foundation is to support those organizations which provide solutions for social problems, education and/or training to enable young people to be self-supporting, and support for civic and cultural organizations which enhance the quality of life in this or other communities.”

“Book/tax difference on pass-through investments -30,264. Refunded grants 30,000.”

“The organization does not have a formal committee with specific duties to oversee the audit and the selection of the independent accountant. However, the foundation's financial statements are reviewed by the entire board of trustees either at a formal board meeting, by means of an "actions without a meeting", or they are distributed to the board of trustees via e-mail or mail without a formal board meeting or "actions without a meeting" . An officer of the foundation, either the treasurer or assistant treasurer, presents or e-mails or mails the audited financial statements. Similarly, any discussion regarding the selection and retention of the independent accountant is done at the board level. This process remains unchanged from the prior year.”