BROOKLYN POETS INC: Form 990, tax year 2021

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Organization
BROOKLYN POETS INC (EIN 45-5515074)
Tax period
2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31
Filed
2022-06-09
IRS object ID
202231609349301213
Schema version
2021v4.1
Note
A later return for the same period supersedes this one.
Source
Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica

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Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (7 entries)

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Pt VI, Line 7aThe Board of Directors have control
Pt VI, Line 11bThr Board reviews
Pt VI, Line 6The listed board of directors are the members
Pt VI, Line 8aAccurate
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Pt VI, Line 15aYes, the executive Director's compensation was reviewed
Pt VI, Line 15bYes, Key employee's compensation were also reviewed

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