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        <ExplanationTxt>THE FOUNDATION WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE DIRECTOR OF METROPOLITAN NASHVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS ("MNPS"), ELECTED OFFICIALS, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS TO IDENTIFY STRATEGIC INITIATIVES WITHIN THE SCHOOLS. ONCE THESE AREAS ARE IDENTIFIED AND APPROVED, GRANTS ARE PROVIDED TO MNPS VIA CASH GRANTS. THE BOARD RECEIVES PERIODIC UPDATES ON PROGRESS OF THESE INITIATIVES FROM THE MNPS DIRECTOR OF SCHOOLS AND IDENTIFIED RESPONSIBLE PARTIES WITHIN MNPS. ADDITIONALLY, OTHER GRANTS ARE AWARDED WITH A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING. THIS MOU REQUESTS SPECIFIC MILESTONES OR REPORTING NEEDS TO BE SUPPLIED BY THE GRANTEE.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART I, LINE 5</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>TOTAL NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS EMPLOYED: THE NASHVILLE PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION DOES NOT DIRECTLY EMPLOY ANY INDIVIDUALS. THE FOUNDATION UTILIZES A LEASING COMPANY WHICH DIRECTLY EMPLOYS THE FOUNDATION'S STAFF.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
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        <ExplanationTxt>A DISCLOSURE FILE THAT CONTAINS APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION AND 990 FILINGS FOR THREE YEARS IS MAINTAINED BY THE ORGANIZATION AND IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SELECTION OF THE INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNTING FIRM AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE FULL BOARD RATIFIES THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE'S ACCEPTANCE OF THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.</ExplanationTxt>
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