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        <ExplanationTxt>THE FOUNDATION LEASES EMPLOYEES FROM NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTOR ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES, INC. (NFDA). THE FOUNDATION'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS AN EMPLOYEE OF NFDA AND RECEIVED $120,041 IN REPORTABLE COMPENSATION AND $26,018 IN NONTAXABLE BENEFITS IN 2022 FOR PROVIDING MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO THE FOUNDATION.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE FOUNDATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT COVERS ANY DUALITY OF INTEREST OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST ON THE PART OF ANY TRUSTEE, OFFICER, ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF MEMBER, VOLUNTEER, OR ANY EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATED WITH THE FOUNDATION. ANY INDIVIDUAL HAVING A DUALITY OF INTEREST OR A POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST ON ANY MATTER SHALL NOT VOTE OR USE HIS/HER PERSONAL INFLUENCE ON THE MATTER AND HE/SHE SHALL NOT BE COUNTED IN DETERMINING THE QUORUM FOR VOTING ON ANY SUCH TRANSACTIONS. OTHER PROCEDURES DESIGNED TO ENSURE DISCLOSURE MAY BE DEVELOPED BY THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME AND CARRIED OUT. IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AN INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF THE INTEREST AND BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE TRUSTEES AND MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES WITH GOVERNING BODY DELEGATED POWERS. THE GOVERNING BODY OR A DESIGNATED COMMITTEE CONDUCTS PERIODIC REVIEWS TO ENSURE THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES THAT COULD JEOPARDIZE ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTOR ASSOCIATION'S CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER ANNUALLY DETERMINES THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION. COMPARABILITY DATA INCLUDING ASSOCIATION SALARY GUIDES AND THE EXAMINATION OF COMPENSATION PAID TO OTHER EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS BY SIMILAR-SIZED FOUNDATIONS IS USED IN DETERMINING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE FOUNDATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THESE DOCUMENTS CAN BE INSPECTED AT THE FOUNDATION'S OFFICE DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS AT NO COST. COPIES OF THESE DOCUMENTS CAN ALSO BE OBTAINED FOR A NOMINAL FEE.</ExplanationTxt>
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