Tcf Foundation

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

“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.”

“Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws shall not be effective until approved by the board of directors of The Compassionate Friends.”

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

“On an annual basis, each trustee 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's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are made available to the public upon request and at the discretion of management.”

“John Santoro served as President/Trustee during the year ended 12/31/2023. Following the end of this tax period, Tim Meadows took on the role of President/Trustee while John Santoro moved to the Treasurer/Trustee position. Accordingly, John Santoro is reported on Form 990, Part II as Treasurer/Trustee at the time of this filing.”

“John Santoro was replaced as Principal Officer by Tim Meadows, President/Trustee, after the end of this tax period ended 12/31/2023. Accordingly, Tim Meadows is reported on Form 990, Part VII with his former title of Vice President/Trustee during this tax period.”