Tcf Foundation

“The Executive Committee is made up of the President, the Vice President, the Treasurer and the Secretary. Typically, the President and the Treasurer provide signed authorization on the pre-determined quarterly release of the Foundation's pledged funds to The Compassionate Friends, Inc. However, in order to have coverage for signing authority at all times, any two of the four members of the Executive Committee may, in emergency circumstances, authorize the pre-determined release of the Foundation's pledged funds to The Compassionate Friends, Inc. upon the quarterly due payment date. This is done in writing to the fund manager.”

“The Compassionate Friends, Inc., a related organization, nominates 3 of the 7 Foundation board members.”

“Form 990 is prepared by an independent CPA firm. The Directors have designated the preliminary and primary responsibilities for the preparation, detail review and approval of the Form 990 to the Secretary of the Board. A copy of the Form 990 is submitted to all Directors prior to filing.”

“On an annual basis, each Board member must sign a conflict of interest statement. The signed statements are reviewed at the Board meetings. During the course of the year, as matters of potential conflict arise and are disclosed, the governing body will discuss the issues and vote on them, without the interested person present. Records of proceedings are documented in the minutes of the governing board and all committees with board-delegated powers.”

“The organization does not compensate any officers or key employees. Therefore, these lines were answered "no" in accordance with the instructions.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are made available to the public upon request and at the discretion of management.”

“The organization is in the process of implementing a written whistleblower and a written document retention and destruction policy. These questions will be answered "yes" on the 12/31/2020 tax return.”