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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Committee meeting documentation Part VI line 8b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Due to the size of the Foundation, all governance issues are dealth with by the board of trustees.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Before filing the form 990, the board receives a final version of the form 990 and reviews it for accuracy. If any issues arise, they are addressed and appropriate changes are made and reviewed by the board prior to filing.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Annual conflict of interest policies are given out to all board members and officers. They are requested to return it only if they have a conflict to note or if anything has changed since the prior year. The Foundation will follow up with someone who has had a prior conflict and does not return the form as to whether the conflict still exists or not. Any conflicts must be reported to the board and the individual is recused from the voting process relating to the conflict.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The Foundation reviews form 990 annually of other organizations to determine reasonable compensation for the President of the Foundation.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The financial statements are available to the public upon request.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Not undergone required audits or steps for audit part XII line 3b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The process has not changed from that of the prior year</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances Part XI line 9</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
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