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        <ExplanationTxt>(A) ISSUER NAME: THE DELAWARE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (F) DESCRIPTION OF PURPOSE: REFINANCING OF MILFORD PROJECT</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE DEMENTIA CARE PROGRAM, LAUNCHED IN JULY 2024, ALIGNS WITH THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE &amp; MEDICAID SERVICES' "GUIDE" INITIATIVE. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND PRACTICAL SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH DEMENTIA AND THEIR CAREGIVERS, HELPING REDUCE HOSPITALIZATIONS AND AVOID UNNECESSARY NURSING HOME ADMISSIONS. PROGRAM STAFF ARE CERTIFIED DEMENTIA PRACTITIONERS THROUGH THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF CERTIFIED DEMENTIA PRACTITIONERS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART III, LINE 3</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>DELAWARE TRANSITIONS, A FREE SUPPORT PROGRAM ESTABLISHED IN 2003, CONCLUDED IN NOVEMBER 2024, WITH ITS ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INTEGRATED INTO OTHER AREAS OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE INPATIENT HOSPICE UNIT AT SAINT FRANCIS HOSPITAL WAS OFFICIALLY CLOSED IN JANUARY 2025.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND MANAGEMENT ARE CHARGED WITH REVIEWING AND APPROVING THE FORM 990. AFTER APPROVAL, FORM 990 IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE FULL BOARD BEFORE IT IS FILED WITH THE IRS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY MUST BE REVIEWED AND SIGNED BY BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES. BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES MUST REPORT CONFLICTS IN THE ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT. ANY CONFLICTS ARE REPORTED BY THE CEO TO THE BOARD. OUR CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY INCLUDES QUESTIONS REGARDING RELATIONSHIPS TO OTHER EMPLOYEES, WHETHER FAMILY OR BUSINESS RELATED. THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER MONITORS AND EVALUATES THE POLICY REPORTING ANY ISSUES TO THE ETHICS COMMITTEE. CONFLICTS ARE REPORTED TO THE BOARD BY THE CEO. CONFLICTS ARE REMOVED BY EMPHASIZING THE NEED TO ABSTAIN FROM DECISION MAKING OR VOTING ACTION.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>A COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION STUDY OF ALL STAFF MEMBERS IS CONDUCTED EVERY 2-3 YEARS BY AN INDEPENDENT THIRD PARTY CONSULTING FIRM. THE RESULTS ARE PRESENTED TO THE CEO AND EXECUTIVE TEAM AND THEN TO THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES EVALUATE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE CEO AND APPROVE COMPENSATION. THE CEO EVALUATES THE PERFORMANCE OF THE OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES AND MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD PRESIDENT WHO GETS APPROVAL FROM THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. ALL COMPENSATION DECISIONS ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINES 6 AND 7:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>DELAWARE LAW REQUIRES THAT NONSTOCK CORPORATIONS HAVE MEMBERS. IN THE CASE OF DELAWARE HOSPICE THOSE MEMBERS COMPRISE THE SAME INDIVIDUALS AS ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 14:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>DELAWARE HOSPICE, INC. HAS A WRITTEN RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION POLICY FOR MEDICAL RECORDS. DELAWARE HOSPICE ALSO HAS A DOCUMENT OUTLINING THE NUMBER OF YEARS TO MAINTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE DOCUMENTS SUCH AS: 1. ACCOUNTING AND FISCAL, 2. ADMINISTRATIVE, CORPORATE, AND EXECUTIVE, 3. INSURANCE, 4. LEGAL, AND 5. PERSONNEL.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>CHANGE IN BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN PERPETUAL TRUST 6,058. CHANGE IN VALUE OF DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT -42,437. GAIN ON FORGIVENESS OF OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY 1,061,011.</ExplanationTxt>
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