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X false false false false false false false false false Darakshan Raja Director, MJF Proj 145047 8234 153281 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b All Board members receive the 990 for review and approval before filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Potential conflicts are discussed during Board meetings and resolved at that time. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a All compensation and related benefits are reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b All conpensation and related benefits are reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18 Available to the public upon request. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Available to the public upon request. PART VI SECTION B LINE 12a ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WERE DISCUSSED DURING BOARD METINGS AND NONEWERE FOUND TO EXIST. 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