2016-09-26T12:06:27-05:00 2015-12-31 363990892 Capin Crouse LLP 972 Emerson Parkway Suite A Greenwood IN 46143 990 2015-01-01 364373348 TCF Foundation TCFF 6309900010 PO Box 3696 Oak Brook IL 60522 Philip Horsley President 6309900010 2016-09-26 1 Daren Daiga P01074795 3178852620 2015 2017-02-10 21:41:12Z Philip Horsley PO Box 3696 Oak Brook IL 60522 232948 0 X www.compassionatefriends.org X 2000 IL To support the programs and activities of The Compassionate Friends, Inc. 7 7 0 7 0 0 0 15000 0 0 96123 89651 0 0 96123 104651 94405 94277 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17723 13770 112128 108047 -16005 -3396 2318991 2221447 0 0 2318991 2221447 To receive gifts, hold charitable assets and make grants in support of the mission of The Compassionate Friends, Inc., a related exempt organization. 0 0 94277 94277 Supported The Compassionate Friends, Inc. in its goal of providing friendship and understanding to bereaved families grieving the death of a child. 94277 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 7 7 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 IL X Kitty Edler 6309900010 PO Box 3696 Oak Brook IL 60522 X Philip Horsley Director/President 1.00 X X 0 0 0 John Santoro Director/Vice President 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Mark Gedlinske Director/Treasurer 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Kitty Edler Director/Secretary 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Dale Dullabaun Sr Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Steve Schmeisser Director 1.00 2.00 X 0 0 0 Rick Yotti Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15000 15000 81964 81964 135984 128297 7687 7687 7687 104651 0 0 89651 94277 94277 4250 4250 9459 9459 51 51 License & Fee 10 10 108047 94277 13770 0 5315 24927 2313676 2196520 2318991 2221447 0 0 X 2318991 2221447 2318991 2221447 2318991 2221447 -3396 -94148 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X X 1 The Compassionate Friends Inc 362968329 7 1 94277 0 1 94277 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Schedule A, Part IV, Section B, Line 1 The Foundation Board of Trustees members include the TCF Board of Directors President as well as former members of the TCF Board of Directors. This allows for effective and experienced supervision of TCF Foundation activities. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 2318991 15000 -4497 94277 13770 2221447 2280808 147211 94405 14623 2318991 2029455 362041 94134 16554 2280808 1864576 35000 242436 92902 19655 2029455 1969685 1155 88640 17624 1864576 1.00000 0 0 0 X 10503 -94148 -94148 104651 0 104651 108047 0 108047 0 108047 Part V, Line 4: Intended uses for endowment fund is to support the mission of The Compassionate Friends, Inc. All amounts unrestricted by donors become board-designated for the ultimate benefit of The Compassionate Friends, Inc. Part X, Line 2: The financial statement effects of a tax position taken or expected to be taken are recognized in the financial statements when it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits, that the position will be sustained upon examination. Interest and penalties, if any, are included in expenses in the statements of activities. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Foundation had no uncertain tax positions that qualify for recognition or disclosure in the financial statements. The Foundation files information and tax returns in the U.S. and various states. The Foundation is generally no longer subject to U.S. federal and state income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2012. 1 The Compassionate Friends Inc PO Box 3696 Oak Brook IL 60522 362968329 501(c)(3) 94277 General support 1 0 Part I, Line 2: The Board of Trustees monitors the use of grant funds and receives quarterly financial reports that include amounts paid out in the form of grants. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a The Compassionate Friends, Inc., a related organization, nominates 3 of the 7 Foundation board members. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 Form 990 is prepared by an independent CPA firm. The Trustees have designated the preliminary and primary responsibilities for the preparation, review and approval of the Form 990 to the Secretary of the Board. A copy of the Form 990 is submitted to all Trustees for their review and comment prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c 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. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The organization does not compensate any officers or key employees. Therefore these lines were answered no in accordance with the instructions. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 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. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c: The organization's Board assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit of its financial statements and selection of its independent accountant. This process has not changed since the prior year. The Compassionate Friends Inc PO Box 3696 Oak Brook IL 60522 362968329 Grief Support IL 501(c)(3) Line 7 N/A 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 The Compassionate Friends Inc B The Compassionate Friends Inc N The Compassionate Friends Inc O The Compassionate Friends Inc P