Treu Mart Fund

“Three classes of voting members:(a) two federation members, who are appointed by the jewish federation of cleveland (federation) and (b) two foundation members who are appointed by the cleveland foundation, the supported organizations (hereafter supported organization(s)),referred to collectively as the public members, and (c) three donor member(s) individuals who have in the aggregate a minority of the member voting power. The public members have a majority of the voting power.”

“The public members elect a majority (4 members) of the board of trustees; the donor member(s) elect a minority (3 members) of the board of trustees.”

“Members must approve the sale or other disposition of substantially all of the foundation's assets.”

“Form 990 is emailed to each officer/trustee for review before filing. Form 990 is prepared by the supported organization's staff and then, before filing, is reviewed by the foundation's assistant treasurer. The circulated copy does not include schedule b contributors, if any, or compensation paid by the supported organization. This information is made available upon request.”

“Every trustee, officer, board member, committee member and employee in a position to influence, provide non-public information or vote on foundation policies or expenditures, (a "key individual") is required to sign a statement acknowledging and agreeing to the terms of the conflict of interest policy prior to employment or serving on the foundation board or key committee. The conflict of interest policy is reviewed with trustees annually at a foundation board meeting. In addition, any new key individual is provided a copy of the policy upon commencement of his or her position as a key individual and is required to sign and deliver to the foundation a statement acknowledging and agreeing to the terms of the policy. A copy of the policy is sent annually to all key individuals. The federation (supported organization) endowment department personnel are responsible for maintaining copies of signed statements and following up to ensure that a statement is obtained from each key individual. A designated officer of the foundation is responsible for monitoring conflict situations, if any. If a board member has an interest in a transaction, he or she is required to disclose and not vote.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are not made available to the public.”

“Kathleen hallissey - 6601 euclid avenue, cleveland, oh 44103. Anthony d. Gattuso - 6601 euclid avenue, cleveland, oh 44103. Robyn minter smyers - 6601 euclid avenue, cleveland, oh 44103. Laura almazan - 6601 euclid avenue, cleveland, oh 44103.”

“Refund of prior year grants 6,799.”