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        <ExplanationTxt>THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE ISSUED A DETERMINATION RULING EXEMPTING THE FESTIVAL FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE DOES NOT CONSIDER THE FESTIVAL A PRIVATE FOUNDATION; THEREFORE, INCOME FROM CERTAIN UNRELATED BUSINESS ACTIVITIES NOT DIRECTLY RELATED TO ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE, IF ANY, IS SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX. THE FESTIVAL BELIEVES IT HAS APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR ANY TAX POSITIONS TAKEN, AND AS SUCH, DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT ARE MATERIAL TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE FESTIVAL'S FEDERAL EXEMPT ORGANIZATION BUSINESS RETURN ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE IRS FOR THE STATUTORY PERIOD.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>FUNDRAISING EVENTS - IN-KIND SERVICES NETTED AGAINST REVENUE 17,230.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FoodAndBeverageTotalEventsAmt>29486</FoodAndBeverageTotalEventsAmt>
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            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>JOHN K NICKEL</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
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        <TransactionDesc>SET CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT RENTAL PROVIDED BY SWITCH LIBERATE YOUR BRAND FOR FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES</TransactionDesc>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE 990 AND ITS SCHEDULES ARE SENT TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE BEFORE FILING AND THEN TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AFTER FILING.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>NEW DIRECTORS SIGN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES AND DISCLOSURES AT THE TIME OF THEIR ELECTION TO THE BOARD. POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE DISCUSSED AT SELECT BOARD MEETINGS AS NECESSARY.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>WHEN SENIOR STAFF ARE HIRED, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD EXPERIENCED IN STAFF RECRUITING AND RETENTION REVIEW THE COMPENSATION PACKAGE AGAINST THEIR OWN EXPERIENCE IN THE COMMUNITY. THE COMPLETE COMPENSATION PACKAGE IS DISCUSSED AND DOCUMENTED IN THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MINUTES. COMPENSATION FOR THE REST OF THE STAFF IS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE COOMMITTEE AS PART OF THE YEARLY BUDGET PROCESS, WHICH IS ALSO DOCUMENTED IN THE COMMITTEE MINUTES.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>COPIES OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MAINTAINED IN THE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL OFFICES. INTERESTED MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN COME TO THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICES AND INSPECT THE DOCUMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION'S 990S ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ON GUIDESTAR.ORG.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>DIRECTORS, DESIGNERS, PERFORMERS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 119,779. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 39,680. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 159,459. PUBLIC RELATIONS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 16,875. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 16,875. ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 2,500. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,500. DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 400. TOTAL EXPENSES 400. BAD DEBT EXPENSE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 625. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 1,060. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,685.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR APPOINTING A FIRM OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE AUDIT AND OVERSEEING AUDIT PROCEDURES. THIS PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED SINCE PRIOR YEAR.</ExplanationTxt>
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