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 staff of one of the supported organizations and then, before filing, is reviewed by the foundation's treasurer (foundation's treasurer is also cfo of one of the supported organizations). The circulated copy does not include schedule b contributors,if any,or compensation paid by the related organizations. 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. Secretary and/or treasurer of the foundation (who also is assistant treasurer of one of the supported organizations) are 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.”

“Robyn minter smyers - 1422 euclid avenue, suite 1300, cleveland, oh 44115. William b. Doggett - 1422 euclid avenue, suite 1300, cleveland, oh 44115. Rosanne potter - 1422 euclid avenue, suite 1300, cleveland, oh 44115. Kathleen hallissey - 1422 euclid avenue, suite 1300, cleveland, oh 44115.”

“Refund of prior year grants 440.”