2024-11-04T11:16:10+00:00 2023-12-31 363990892 Capin Crouse LLP 55 Shuman Blvd Suite 300 Naperville IL 60563 990 2023-01-01 364373348 TCF Foundation TCFF 4082059702 PO Box 930808 Wixom MI 48393 Tim Meadows President 9178379540 2024-11-04 true Shannon Maynard P01585823 5055022746 2024-11-04 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z Tim Meadows PO Box 930808 Wixom MI 48393 239054 false X www.compassionatefriends.org X 2000 IL To support the programs and activities of The Compassionate Friends, Inc. 7 7 0 7 0 0 20706 26000 0 67559 107204 0 88265 133204 129590 134723 0 0 0 0 21455 15417 151045 150140 -62780 -16936 2649419 2962102 151 391 2649268 2961711 To receive gifts, hold charitable assets and make grants in support of the mission of The Compassionate Friends, Inc., a related exempt organization. false false 134723 134723 Executed its charter to provide sustainable support for The Compassionate Friends Inc., a national organization supporting families following the death of a child at any age and from any cause. This is our sole beneficiary. All organizational expenses, starting with the annual grant to The Compassionate Friends Inc. and including bookkeeping and audit fees, D&O insurance, and the like, are solely used to benefit this sole beneficiary. 134723 true true false false false false false false true false false false true false false true false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false true 0 0 0 false false false false false false false false false false false false X 7 7 false false false false false true true true true false false true true true true true false false false false IL X John Santoro 9178379540 PO Box 930808 Wixom MI 48393 X Jane Kurek Treasurer/Trustee 4.0 X X 0 0 0 John Santoro President/Trustee 3.0 X X 0 0 0 Rebecca Bara Secretary/Trustee 2.0 X X 0 0 0 Tim Meadows Vice President/Trustee 2.0 X X 0 0 0 David Carey Trustee 2.0 X 0 0 0 Donna Schuurman Trustee 1.0 X 0 0 0 Steven Czirr Trustee 1.0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 26000 26000 0 0 0 0 0 78331 78331 0 0 134723 105850 28873 0 28873 28873 0 0 0 0 0 133204 0 0 107204 134723 134723 1687 1687 12351 12351 0 0 0 0 340 340 1039 1039 0 0 0 0 150140 134723 15417 0 26911 27734 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2472508 2784368 0 0 150000 150000 2649419 2962102 151 391 0 0 0 0 151 391 2649268 2961711 2649268 2961711 2649419 2962102 -16936 329379 0 X false true X true X X X 1 The Compassionate Friends Inc 362968329 7 true 134723 0 1 134723 0 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false Schedule A, Part IV, Section B, Line 1 Power to elect or appoint The Compassionate Friends, Inc. (TCF Inc) is the sole beneficiary of funds raised, managed by, and distributed by TCF Foundation. In addition, the bylaws of TCF Foundation provide for substantial oversight by the board of directors of TCF Inc. over TCF Foundation and significant influence over its day-to-day operations. Specifically, TCF Inc.'s board of directors appoints three members of the seven-member board, while the remaining members are elected by all TCF Foundation trustees. The CEO of TCF Inc has notice and attendance rights at all meetings of the TCF Foundation's Board of Trustees, and TCF Inc.'s senior leadership, board President and board Treasurer are routinely invited to participate in TCF Foundation meetings. Two members of TCF Foundation's board are members of TCF Inc.'s Finance Committee. The four Foundation Trustees elected by all TCF Foundation Trustees are typically former members of the TCF Inc. board of directors. As noted, TCF Inc.'s board of directors has power over changes to TCF Foundation's bylaws, and, in routine operations, TCF Inc's board of directors and TCF Foundation's board of trustees work collaboratively on major TCF programs, including its signature event, the annual TCF national convention. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 2649268 26000 436583 134723 15417 2961711 3325066 20706 -545459 129295 21750 2649268 3110357 30161 330594 122295 23751 3325066 2774404 25811 451810 120890 20778 3110357 2382357 56371 473140 117989 19475 2774404 1.0 0.0 0.0 false false Due from related party 150000 150000 462583 329379 0 329379 133204 0 0 133204 150140 0 0 150140 0 0 150140 Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 Intended uses of endowment funds The intended use for the 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. true The Compassionate Friends Inc PO Box 930808 Wixom MI 48393 362968329 501(c)3 134723 General Support 1 0 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds. 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 I, Line 2 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. Form 990, Part VI, 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, Line 1a Delegate broad authority to a committee 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. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a Members or stockholders electing members of governing body The Compassionate Friends, Inc., a related organization, nominates 3 of the 7 Foundation board members. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholders 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, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body 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. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy 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. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public 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 Page 1, Box F 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. The Compassionate Friends Inc PO Box 930808 Wixom MI 48393 362968329 Grief Support IL 501(c)(3) 7 NA false true true true