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        <Identifier>Procedure for Monitoring Grants in the U.S.:</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Part I, Line 2:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>Schedule I, Part I, Line 2: The Secretary of TCF Foundation is also the Executive Director of The Compassionate Friends, Inc.; she oversees activities between the two entities, providing the opportunity for monitoring and oversight. Also, the Board of Trustees receives quarterly financial reports that include amounts paid out in the form of grants.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>Form 990 is prepared by an independent CPA firm and a copy of the Form 990 is submitted to all Trustees for their review and comment prior to filing. The Trustees have designated the preliminary and primary responsibilities for the preparation and approval of the Form 990 to the Secretary of the Board.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>On an annual basis, each Board member must sign a conflict of interest statement. 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.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>Such documents would be available to the public upon request and at the discretion of management.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances:</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part XI, line 5:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>Net unrealized losses on investments: -61,564.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>The organization has a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant. This process has not changed since the prior year.</Explanation>
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          <City>Oak Brook</City>
          <State>IL</State>
          <ZIPCode>60522</ZIPCode>
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