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        <ExplanationTxt>The organization offers grants for insitu and exsitu elephant conservation and research projects. Proposals for funding are subject to peer review and review by the IEF board. All sections of the IEF application must be completed. Resumes of Project Investigators must be included. The application clearly states the criteria for funding and states preferences for certain objectives and priorities. If a project is funded, a grant contract is sent to the Project Investigator for review and signature. The first installment of funding is made only after a signed contract has been received. A six-month interim report, including digital photos, is required prior to the second installment. A final report and final budget, again including photos, is required at the end of the funding period. Any future requests for funding will not be considered unless a six-month report has already been reviewed and approved. Applications for the same organization or individual will not be considered if reports from prior projects are missing or incomplete.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>Form 990 is provided to the full Board of Directors for review prior to filing.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>The Board of Directors discusses compensation at the annual meeting. Directors use their expertise and knowledge of Executive Director pay in their own and other similar organizations to determine reasonable compensation. Other staff salaries are approved through the budget process.</ExplanationTxt>
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