Ticket to Dream Foundation

“Business Relationships:Dale Carlsen (Board Member), Mike Wilson (Board Member), Mauri Knowles (Officer) and Sarah Tierney (Secretary) of Ticket to Dream Foundation ("the Foundation") are also employees or officers of The Sleep Train, Inc. and Subsidiaries (Sleep Train) and/or Mattress Firm, Inc., (MFRM).Sleep Train and MFRM are major supporters of the in-store collections drives and donate limited administrative resources and support to the Foundation, including computer and office equipment and office space, as well as administrative, public relations and external communications support. The Foundation does not reimburse Sleep Train or MFRM for the administrative resources and support which it provides, and no revenue and related expenses have been reognized in the financial statements for these donated administrative resources and support. During the year Sleep Train and MFRM purchased various supplies on behalf of the Foundation for which Sleep Train and MFRM have been reimbursed. However, Sleep Train and MFRM do not have control over the Foundation because three out of the five voting Board of Directors are unrelated to The Sleep Train, Inc in either a business or family relationship.Family Relationship:Dale Carlsen (Board Member) and Kathryn Carlsen (Officer) are married.”

“The initial review of the Form 990 is performed by officers of the organization with subsequent board meeting discussions. A copy is provided to all members before filing.”

“The Board of Directors reviews all officers and directors annually to determine that there are no conflicts of interest in addition to requiring disclosure of potential conflicts by such persons.”

“Documents are avaiable upon request.”

“Ticket to Dream Foundation began two new programs in the current year:Good Deed Dogs - Good Deed Dogs is dedicated to raising funds and awareness for highly skilled assistance dogs that are needed to enhance the lives of people living with disability or recovering from a serious medical condition. All funds raised benefit the exclusive partner, Canine Companions For Independence, which is a nationwide 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to training highly skilled assistance dogs and matching them with clients.Camp Sweet Dreams - The Camp Sweet Dreams campaign, initiated by Entercom Communications Corp. through the Sleep Train Foster Kids and Sleep Country Foster Kids Program, is focused on providing extra-curricular activities and summer camps to foster youth.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: 12 K's of Christmas - The Sleep Country Foster Kids Program is the beneficiary of the 12 K's of Christmas Holiday Run that takes place in the Seattle area each December. The Sleep Country Foster Kids Program receives a $1 monetary donation for each race participant and online donations. In addition, race participants donate toys for the Sleep Country Foster Kids program at the event. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Good Deed Dogs - Good Deed Dogs is dedicated to raising funds and awareness for highly skilled assistance dogs that are needed to enhance the lives of people living with disability or recovering from a serious medical condition. All funds raised benefit the exclusive partner, Canine Companions For Independence, which is a nationwide 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to training highly skilled assistance dogs and matching them with clients. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: Camp Sweet Dreams - The Camp Sweet Dreams campaign, initiated by Entercom Communications Corp. through the Sleep Train Foster Kids and Sleep Country Foster Kids Program, is focused on providing extra-curricular activities and summer camps to foster youth.”