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        <ExplanationTxt>THE FUND HAS EVALUATED ITS TAX POSITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CODIFICATION STANDARD RELATING TO ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES. THE FUND BELIEVES THAT IT HAS TAKEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS.</ExplanationTxt>
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          <AddressLine1Txt>1005 DR DB TODD JR BLVD</AddressLine1Txt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>APPLICATION PROCESS WITH SPECIFIC CRITERIAS ADHERING TO IRS GUIDELINES FOR SCHOLARSHIPS. FUNDS ARE MADE DIRECTLY TO ACCREDITIED UNIVERSITIES. THE UNIVERSITIES ESCROW FUNDS FOR USE TUITION, ENROLLMENT FEES, BOOKS, SUPPLIES, AND EQUIPMENT. THE BALANCE OF EXCESS FUNDS ARE RETURNED.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Amended return information</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORIGINAL RETURN INCORRECTLY LISTED UNREALIZED GAINS IN INVESTMENT INCOME ON THE STATEMENT OF REVENUE. THE AMENDED RETURN CORRECTLY SHOWS UNREALIZED GAINS IN PART XI.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Officer directors etc family relationship Part VI line 2</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>SUBHI DAWUD SUBOH ALI, MD M AYSOON SHOCAIR ALI, MDCEO VICE CHAIRHUSBAND/WIFE</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>INDIVIDUALS WITH A FIDUCIARY DUTY OR A DUTY OF GOOD FAITH TO THE ORGANIZATION ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE KNOWN OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST OR A SITUATION THAT CREATES THE APPEARANCE OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST AS SOON AS IT ARISES. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN DISCIPLINARY ACTION.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part III response or note to any other line in Part III</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>FORM 990 - ORGANIZATIONS MISSION OR MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES:THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE TENNESSEE MEDICAL EDUCATION FUND, INC. IS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF SCHOLARSHIPS TO QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ENROLLED IN MEDICAL SCHOOL. IN ADDITION, TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO PHYSICIANS ATTENDING THE JOHN INGRAM INSTITUTE OF THE TENNESSEE MEDICAL ASSOCIATION.</ExplanationTxt>
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