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There was no impact to the Centers financial statements as a result of the implementation of ASC 740-10. As of May 31, 2024, the Center had no uncertain tax positions.The Center is subject to routine audits for taxing jurisdictions, however, there are currently no audits for any tax periods in progress. The Centers Form 990 for years ending 2021, 2022, and 2023 are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service, generally for a period of three years after they were filed. Part XI, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990 Rental expenses $232788 Cost of goods sold $348317 Special event expenses $579040 Rounding $0 Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S Rental expenses $232788 Cost of goods sold $348317 Special event expenses $579040 false Ant & Garden Show 1282875 1082641 200234 579040 1282875 1082641 200234 579040 579040 -378806 X X X X false false false false false false false false false John Newman Executive Dir. 192972 8709 201681 Rosemary Lebeda Development Dir. 151795 880 152675 X 1 2500000 false false false Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 4 The Executive Committee reviewed and approved Amended and Restated By Laws, Governance Guidelines and a resolution limiting the Executive Directors expenditure authority, as well as changes to Committee charters and several policies. All changes were approved by the board at the March 2019 meeting. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The Audit, Finance, and Investment committee reviews the 990 and has an opportunity to ask questions. Form 990 was available for review by Board and CFO prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c CEO requests written conflict of interest affirmation at annual intervals. Conflicts are dealt with as necessary on a case-by-case basis. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a The CEO shall serve as a nonvoting, ex officio member of the Executive Committee, except when the Committee meets in executive session to discuss the CEO's job performance. At least once annually, the Executive Committee will meet in executive session, without the presence of the CEO for the purposes of (i) reviewing the criteria upon which the performance of the Executive Director, shall be evaluated,(ii) evaluating the performance of the CEO against such criteria,(iii) analyzing comparative compensation data for executive directors of nonprofitorganizations of comparable purpose, size and annual budget; and(iv) establishing the compensation of the Executive Director. The Committeeshall then present a report to the Board regarding these matters and recommendappropriate action. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Documents are available to public upon request.