﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.irs.gov/efile" returnVersion="2017v2.2">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2018-06-22T12:56:37-05:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2017-12-31</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>521197902</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>MULLEN SONDBERG WIMBISH &amp; STONE PA</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>2553 HOUSLEY ROAD SUITE 200</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>ANNAPOLIS</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>MD</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>21401</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2017-01-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>237089144</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>SPECIAL OLYMPICS MARYLAND INC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>SPEC</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>4102421515</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>3701 COMMERCE DR SUITE 103</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>BALTIMORE</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>MD</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>21227</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>JOHN NEWNAN</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>CHAIRMAN</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>4102421515</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2018-06-22</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>1</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>ERIC P SIEGFRIED CPA</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P01278242</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>4102244920</PhoneNum>
      <PreparationDt>2018-06-22</PreparationDt>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <TaxYr>2017</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2022-09-23 18:48:47Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="9">
    <IRS990 documentId="RetDoc1038000001" referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>JOHN NEWNAN</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>3701 COMMERCE DRIVE</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>BALTIMORE</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>MD</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>21227</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>7205375</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>0</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501c3Ind>X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>WWW.SOMD.ORG</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>1970</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>MD</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES YEAR-ROUND SPORTS TRAINING AND (CONTINUED ON SCH. O) COMPETITION PROGRAMS FOR CITIZENS OF MARYLAND WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. SPECIAL OLYMPICS MARYLAND, INC. PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES TO DEVELOP PHYSICAL FITNESS, DEMONSTRATE COURAGE, EXPERIENCE JOY AND TO SHARE GIFTS, SKILLS AND FRIENDSHIPS WITH THEIR FAMILIES, OTHER ATHLETES AND THEIR COMMUNITY.</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>21</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>21</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>46</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalVolunteersCnt>6624</TotalVolunteersCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>0</NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>2059577</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>3363766</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>0</PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>0</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>48729</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>85225</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <PYOtherRevenueAmt>1984443</PYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>2065380</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>4092749</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>5514371</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>1751964</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>2054927</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>54427</PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>39831</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>422922</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>2300611</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>2536396</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>4107002</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>4631154</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>-14253</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>883217</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>2567215</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>3481856</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>706206</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>633224</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>1861009</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>2848632</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>
      <MissionDesc>TO PROVIDE YEAR-ROUND SPORTS TRAINING AND COMPETITION PROGRAMS FOR CITIZENS OF MARYLAND WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. SPECIAL OLYMPICS MARYLAND, INC. PARTNERS WITH 21 OF THE STATE'S 24 SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO ADD SPECIAL OLYMPICS UNIFIED SPORTS TO THEIR (CONTINUED ON SCH. O) INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORTS PROGRAMS, TO HELP THOSE DISTRICTS COMPLY WITH THE 2008 MARYLAND FITNESS AND ATHLETICS EQUITY FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES ACT.</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>0</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>0</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>2316795</ExpenseAmt>
      <Desc>PROVIDE YEAR-ROUND ATHLETIC GAMES AND COMPETITION PROGRAMS FOR CITIZENS OF MARYLAND WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED $421,302 OF DONATED SUPPLIES, MATERIALS, AND SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE GAMES AND COMPETITION.</Desc>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
        <ExpenseAmt>1126626</ExpenseAmt>
        <Desc>PROVIDE TRAINING &amp; OTHER SERVICES TO VARIOUS COUNTIES AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS FOR THE ATHLETES.</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
        <ExpenseAmt>539137</ExpenseAmt>
        <Desc>PUBLIC EDUCATION REGARDING THE PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO THE ATHLETES, ETC.</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>3982558</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1039100001">1</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1234500001">1</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1039600001">0</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1039600001">1</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1039600001">0</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CreditCounselingInd>
      <TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>0</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>0</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>0</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>0</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>0</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041200001">1</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041200001">1</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041200001">0</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>0</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd>0</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd>0</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042400001">1</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>0</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>0</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <PYExcessBenefitTransInd>0</PYExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>0</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>0</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd>0</BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042900001">1</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042900001">0</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>0</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>0</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd>0</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd>0</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>0</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>0</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>0</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>1</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>91</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <BackupWthldComplianceInd>1</BackupWthldComplianceInd>
      <EmployeeCnt>46</EmployeeCnt>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>1</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>0</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>0</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>0</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>0</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>0</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContributionsInd>0</QuidProQuoContributionsInd>
      <Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>0</Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>
      <RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>0</RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>0</PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>0</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>21</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>21</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>0</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>0</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>0</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>0</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>0</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>0</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>0</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>1</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>1</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>0</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>1</LocalChaptersInd>
      <PoliciesReferenceChaptersInd>1</PoliciesReferenceChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>1</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>1</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>1</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>
      <RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>1</RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>1</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>1</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>1</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>1</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>0</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>MD</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <OwnWebsiteInd>X</OwnWebsiteInd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <BusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>THE ORGANIZATION</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </BusinessName>
        <PhoneNum>4102421515</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>3701 COMMERCE DRIVE NO 103</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>BALTIMORE</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>MD</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>21227</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JOHN NEWNAN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>CHAIRMAN</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>GREGORY RESUTEK</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>VICE CHAIR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>FRANK ANDRACCHI</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TREASURER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>BARBARA ANDERSON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>SECRETARY</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>DONNY BOYD</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>AT-LARGE DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>KEN BRANNAN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>AT-LARGE DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>EDWARD CHIOLO</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JERRY CLARK</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>AARON CLINE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JENNIFER HERWIG</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JOY KEENE-EL</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>TIMOTHY LEONARD</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>SCOTT LEWIS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MIKE MACWILLIAMS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MACK MCGEE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>NATASHA MOULTON-LEVY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JOHN NESKY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>BRIAN PIENINCK</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ANNU SINGLETON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>CATHERINE SWEET</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>KEGAN ZIMMERMAN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JIM SCHMUTZ</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PRESIDENT &amp; CEO</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>152406</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>21064</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>GEORGE HERGENHAHN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>94294</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>18126</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>NATE GARLAND</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>X</HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>107446</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>8921</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>354146</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>0</TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>
      <TotalOtherCompensationAmt>48111</TotalOtherCompensationAmt>
      <IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>2</IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>0</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>1</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>0</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <BusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>HERITAGE TELEMARKETING</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </BusinessName>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>2402 WILDWOOD AVENUE</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>NORTH LITTLE ROCK</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>AR</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>72120</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>TELEMARKETING / FUNDRAISING</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>113803</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>1</CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <GovernmentGrantsAmt>904952</GovernmentGrantsAmt>
      <AllOtherContributionsAmt>2458814</AllOtherContributionsAmt>
      <NoncashContributionsAmt>70981</NoncashContributionsAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>3363766</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>73035</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>73035</ExclusionAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeGrp>
      <GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>37892</SecuritiesAmt>
      </GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp>
      <LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>25702</SecuritiesAmt>
      </LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp>
      <GainOrLossGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>12190</SecuritiesAmt>
      </GainOrLossGrp>
      <NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>12190</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>12190</ExclusionAmt>
      </NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp>
      <FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>3717967</FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>
      <FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt>1665302</FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt>
      <NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>2052665</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>2052665</ExclusionAmt>
      </NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
      <OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
        <Desc>MISC INCOME</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>900099</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>12715</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>12715</ExclusionAmt>
      </OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
      <OtherRevenueTotalAmt>12715</OtherRevenueTotalAmt>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>5514371</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>0</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>2150605</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>285890</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>226144</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>31157</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>28589</FundraisingAmt>
      </CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
      <OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1433469</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1161325</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>94483</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>177661</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
      <PensionPlanContributionsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>66522</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>53062</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>4625</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>8835</FundraisingAmt>
      </PensionPlanContributionsGrp>
      <OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>134904</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>107986</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>9624</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>17294</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
      <PayrollTaxesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>134142</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>109904</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>8109</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>16129</FundraisingAmt>
      </PayrollTaxesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>20945</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>20945</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
      <FeesForServicesLobbyingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>39750</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>37295</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>821</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>1634</FundraisingAmt>
      </FeesForServicesLobbyingGrp>
      <FeesForServicesProfFundraising>
        <TotalAmt>39831</TotalAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>39831</FundraisingAmt>
      </FeesForServicesProfFundraising>
      <FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>14060</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>14060</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
        <TotalAmt>43089</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>29139</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>3497</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>10453</FundraisingAmt>
      </FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
      <AdvertisingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>28714</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>22300</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>385</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>6029</FundraisingAmt>
      </AdvertisingGrp>
      <OfficeExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>182433</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>113170</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>12541</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>56722</FundraisingAmt>
      </OfficeExpensesGrp>
      <InformationTechnologyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>83280</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>78136</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1721</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>3423</FundraisingAmt>
      </InformationTechnologyGrp>
      <OccupancyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>244403</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>206884</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>13283</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>24236</FundraisingAmt>
      </OccupancyGrp>
      <TravelGrp>
        <TotalAmt>76490</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>75459</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>376</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>655</FundraisingAmt>
      </TravelGrp>
      <InterestGrp>
        <TotalAmt>807</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>807</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </InterestGrp>
      <DepreciationDepletionGrp>
        <TotalAmt>36073</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>24570</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1551</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>9952</FundraisingAmt>
      </DepreciationDepletionGrp>
      <InsuranceGrp>
        <TotalAmt>56454</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>46305</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>3396</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>6753</FundraisingAmt>
      </InsuranceGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>COMPETITION &amp; TRAINING</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>1532537</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1519245</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>3559</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>9733</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>SPECIAL OLYMPICS,INC FE</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>88542</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>88542</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>TELEMARKETING - PROGRAM</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>73972</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>73972</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>MISCELLANEOUS</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>14847</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>9120</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>734</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>4993</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>4631154</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>3982558</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>225674</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>422922</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <JointCostsInd>X</JointCostsInd>
      <CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
        <BOYAmt>310189</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>510318</EOYAmt>
      </CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
      <SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
        <BOYAmt>609168</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>502608</EOYAmt>
      </SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
      <PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>217357</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>531091</EOYAmt>
      </PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp>
      <PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>12953</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>14491</EOYAmt>
      </PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
      <LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>308092</LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>157955</LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
        <BOYAmt>79660</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>150137</EOYAmt>
      </LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
      <InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1334888</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1770211</EOYAmt>
      </InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
      <OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
        <BOYAmt>3000</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>3000</EOYAmt>
      </OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2567215</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>3481856</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
        <BOYAmt>642017</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>533391</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
      <DeferredRevenueGrp>
        <BOYAmt>3107</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>48989</EOYAmt>
      </DeferredRevenueGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>61082</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>50844</EOYAmt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>706206</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>633224</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind>X</OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind>
      <UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1861009</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>2848632</EOYAmt>
      </UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1861009</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>2848632</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2567215</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>3481856</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>883217</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>104406</NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>
      <OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>0</OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd>
      <MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>X</MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>0</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>1</FSAuditedInd>
      <FSAuditedBasisGrp>
        <SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>X</SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>
      </FSAuditedBasisGrp>
      <AuditCommitteeInd>1</AuditCommitteeInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>0</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="RetDoc1039100001">
      <PublicOrganization170Ind>X</PublicOrganization170Ind>
      <GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>4527735</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>4417394</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>4369852</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>4033405</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>5416431</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>22764817</TotalAmt>
      </GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
      <TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>4527735</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>4417394</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>4369852</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>4033405</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>5416431</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>22764817</TotalAmt>
      </TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
      <PublicSupportTotal170Amt>22764817</PublicSupportTotal170Amt>
      <GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>46752</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>71901</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>67396</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>51532</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>73035</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>310616</TotalAmt>
      </GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp>
      <TotalSupportAmt>23075433</TotalSupportAmt>
      <PublicSupportCY170Pct>0.98650</PublicSupportCY170Pct>
      <PublicSupportPY170Pct>0.98700</PublicSupportPY170Pct>
      <ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>X</ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleB documentId="RetDoc1234500001">
      <ContributorInformationGrp>
        <ContributorNum>RESTRICTED</ContributorNum>
        <ContributorBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>RESTRICTED</BusinessNameLine1>
        </ContributorBusinessName>
        <ContributorUSAddress>
          <AddressLine1>RESTRICTED</AddressLine1>
          <AddressLine2>RESTRICTED</AddressLine2>
          <City>RESTRICTED</City>
          <State>RESTRICTED</State>
          <ZIPCode>RESTRICTED</ZIPCode>
        </ContributorUSAddress>
        <TotalContributionsAmt>RESTRICTED</TotalContributionsAmt>
      </ContributorInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleB>
    <IRS990ScheduleC documentId="RetDoc1039600001">
      <TotalGrassrootsLobbyingGrp>
        <FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt>0</FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt>
      </TotalGrassrootsLobbyingGrp>
      <TotalDirectLobbyingGrp>
        <FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt>42586</FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt>
      </TotalDirectLobbyingGrp>
      <TotalLobbyingExpendGrp>
        <FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt>42586</FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt>
      </TotalLobbyingExpendGrp>
      <OtherExemptPurposeExpendGrp>
        <FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt>4588568</FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt>
      </OtherExemptPurposeExpendGrp>
      <TotalExemptPurposeExpendGrp>
        <FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt>4631154</FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt>
      </TotalExemptPurposeExpendGrp>
      <LobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp>
        <FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt>381558</FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt>
      </LobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp>
      <GrassrootsNontaxableGrp>
        <FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt>95390</FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt>
      </GrassrootsNontaxableGrp>
      <TotLbbyngGrassrootMnsNonTxGrp>
        <FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt>0</FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt>
      </TotLbbyngGrassrootMnsNonTxGrp>
      <TotLbbyExpendMnsLbbyngNonTxGrp>
        <FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt>0</FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt>
      </TotLbbyExpendMnsLbbyngNonTxGrp>
      <AvgLobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp>
        <CurrentYearMinus3Amt>370411</CurrentYearMinus3Amt>
        <CurrentYearMinus2Amt>370241</CurrentYearMinus2Amt>
        <CurrentYearMinus1Amt>355350</CurrentYearMinus1Amt>
        <CurrentYearAmt>381558</CurrentYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>1477560</TotalAmt>
      </AvgLobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp>
      <LobbyingCeilingAmt>2216340</LobbyingCeilingAmt>
      <AvgTotalLobbyingExpendGrp>
        <CurrentYearMinus3Amt>41881</CurrentYearMinus3Amt>
        <CurrentYearMinus2Amt>37824</CurrentYearMinus2Amt>
        <CurrentYearMinus1Amt>39509</CurrentYearMinus1Amt>
        <CurrentYearAmt>42586</CurrentYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>161800</TotalAmt>
      </AvgTotalLobbyingExpendGrp>
      <AvgGrassrootsNontaxableGrp>
        <CurrentYearMinus3Amt>92603</CurrentYearMinus3Amt>
        <CurrentYearMinus2Amt>92560</CurrentYearMinus2Amt>
        <CurrentYearMinus1Amt>88838</CurrentYearMinus1Amt>
        <CurrentYearAmt>95390</CurrentYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>369391</TotalAmt>
      </AvgGrassrootsNontaxableGrp>
      <GrassrootsCeilingAmt>554087</GrassrootsCeilingAmt>
    </IRS990ScheduleC>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="RetDoc1040000001">
      <CYEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>155976</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <ContributionsAmt>50000</ContributionsAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>22799</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>228775</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYEndwmtFundGrp>
      <CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>117032</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <ContributionsAmt>30001</ContributionsAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>8943</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>155976</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp>
      <CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>92148</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <ContributionsAmt>25000</ContributionsAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>-116</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>117032</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp>
      <CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>26243</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <ContributionsAmt>63000</ContributionsAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>2905</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>92148</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp>
      <CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp>
        <ContributionsAmt>25000</ContributionsAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>1243</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>26243</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp>
      <BoardDesignatedBalanceEOYPct>1.00000</BoardDesignatedBalanceEOYPct>
      <EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd>0</EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd>
      <EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd>0</EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd>
      <EquipmentGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>308092</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>157955</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>150137</BookValueAmt>
      </EquipmentGrp>
      <TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>150137</TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS</Desc>
        <Amt>6777</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>DEFERRED RENT</Desc>
        <Amt>44067</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <TotalLiabilityAmt>50844</TotalLiabilityAmt>
      <FootnoteTextInd>X</FootnoteTextInd>
      <TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>5988067</TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt>104406</NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt>
      <DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt>383350</DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedAmt>487756</RevenueNotReportedAmt>
      <RevenueSubtotalAmt>5500311</RevenueSubtotalAmt>
      <OtherRevenuesNotIncludedAmt>14060</OtherRevenuesNotIncludedAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt>14060</RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt>
      <TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>5514371</TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>
      <TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>5000444</TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt>383350</DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt>
      <ExpensesNotReportedAmt>383350</ExpensesNotReportedAmt>
      <ExpensesSubtotalAmt>4617094</ExpensesSubtotalAmt>
      <OtherExpensesNotIncludedAmt>14060</OtherExpensesNotIncludedAmt>
      <ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt>14060</ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt>
      <TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>4631154</TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART X, LINE 2:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION FOLLOWS THE GUIDANCE OF ASC 740-10, "ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES" WHICH CLARIFIES THE ACCOUNTING FOR THE RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT OF THE BENEFITS OF INDIVIDUAL TAX POSITIONS IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, INCLUDING THOSE OF NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. TAX POSITIONS MUST MEET A RECOGNITION THRESHOLD OF MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT IN ORDER FOR THE BENEFIT OF THOSE TAX POSITIONS TO BE RECOGNIZED IN THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION ANALYZES TAX POSITIONS TAKEN, INCLUDING THOSE RELATED TO THE REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN IRC SEC. 501(C) TO QUALIFY AS A TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION, ACTIVITIES PERFORMED BY VOLUNTEERS AND BOARD MEMBERS, THE REPORTING OF UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME, AND ITS STATUS AS A TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER MARYLAND STATE STATUTE. THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT KNOW OF ANY TAX BENEFITS ARISING FROM UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS, AND THERE WAS NO EFFECT ON THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL POSITION OR CHANGES IN NET ASSETS AS A RESULT OF ANALYZING ITS TAX POSITIONS. YEARS ENDING ON OR AFTER DECEMBER 31, 2014 REMAIN SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY FEDERAL AND STATE AUTHORITIES.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ADVISORY FEES NETTED WITH REVENUE 14,060.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ADVISORY FEES NETTED WITH REVENUE 14,060.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleG documentId="RetDoc1041200001">
      <MailSolicitationsInd>X</MailSolicitationsInd>
      <EmailSolicitationsInd>X</EmailSolicitationsInd>
      <PhoneSolicitationsInd>X</PhoneSolicitationsInd>
      <SolicitationOfGovtGrantsInd>X</SolicitationOfGovtGrantsInd>
      <SpecialFundraisingEventsInd>X</SpecialFundraisingEventsInd>
      <AgrmtProfFundraisingActyInd>1</AgrmtProfFundraisingActyInd>
      <FundraiserActivityInfoGrp>
        <OrganizationBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>HERITAGE TELEMARKETING</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </OrganizationBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>2402 WILDWOOD AVENUE</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>NORTH LITTLE ROCK</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>AR</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>72120</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <ActivityTxt>TELEMARKETING</ActivityTxt>
        <FundraiserControlOfFundsInd>1</FundraiserControlOfFundsInd>
        <GrossReceiptsAmt>210026</GrossReceiptsAmt>
        <RetainedByContractorAmt>113803</RetainedByContractorAmt>
        <NetToOrganizationAmt>96223</NetToOrganizationAmt>
      </FundraiserActivityInfoGrp>
      <TotalGrossReceiptsAmt>210026</TotalGrossReceiptsAmt>
      <TotalRetainedByContractorsAmt>113803</TotalRetainedByContractorsAmt>
      <TotalNetToOrganizationAmt>96223</TotalNetToOrganizationAmt>
      <FundraisingEventInformationGrp>
        <Event1Nm>POLAR BEAR PLUNGE</Event1Nm>
        <GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt>2386337</GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt>
        <GrossRevenueEvent1Amt>2386337</GrossRevenueEvent1Amt>
        <RentFacilityCostsEvent1Amt>370361</RentFacilityCostsEvent1Amt>
        <FoodAndBeverageEvent1Amt>10718</FoodAndBeverageEvent1Amt>
        <OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt>738237</OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt>
        <Event2Nm>DUNK</Event2Nm>
        <GrossReceiptsEvent2Amt>181038</GrossReceiptsEvent2Amt>
        <GrossRevenueEvent2Amt>181038</GrossRevenueEvent2Amt>
        <RentFacilityCostsEvent2Amt>14883</RentFacilityCostsEvent2Amt>
        <FoodAndBeverageEvent2Amt>1440</FoodAndBeverageEvent2Amt>
        <OtherDirectExpensesEvent2Amt>57781</OtherDirectExpensesEvent2Amt>
        <OtherEventsTotalCnt>53</OtherEventsTotalCnt>
        <GrossReceiptsOtherEventsAmt>1150592</GrossReceiptsOtherEventsAmt>
        <GrossRevenueOtherEventsAmt>1150592</GrossRevenueOtherEventsAmt>
        <RentFcltyCostsOtherEventsAmt>17678</RentFcltyCostsOtherEventsAmt>
        <FoodAndBeverageOtherEventsAmt>30144</FoodAndBeverageOtherEventsAmt>
        <OthDirectExpnssOtherEventsAmt>424060</OthDirectExpnssOtherEventsAmt>
        <GrossReceiptsTotalAmt>3717967</GrossReceiptsTotalAmt>
        <GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt>3717967</GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt>
        <RentFcltyCostsTotalEventsAmt>402922</RentFcltyCostsTotalEventsAmt>
        <FoodAndBeverageTotalEventsAmt>42302</FoodAndBeverageTotalEventsAmt>
        <OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt>1220078</OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt>
        <DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt>1665302</DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt>
        <NetIncomeSummaryAmt>2052665</NetIncomeSummaryAmt>
      </FundraisingEventInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleG>
    <IRS990ScheduleJ documentId="RetDoc1042400001">
      <CompensationCommitteeInd>X</CompensationCommitteeInd>
      <Form990OfOtherOrganizationsInd>X</Form990OfOtherOrganizationsInd>
      <BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd>X</BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd>
      <SeverancePaymentInd>0</SeverancePaymentInd>
      <SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd>0</SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd>
      <EquityBasedCompArrngmInd>0</EquityBasedCompArrngmInd>
      <CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd>0</CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd>
      <CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd>0</CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd>
      <CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd>0</CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd>
      <CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd>0</CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd>
      <AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd>0</AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd>
      <InitialContractExceptionInd>0</InitialContractExceptionInd>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>JIM SCHMUTZ</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PRESIDENT &amp; CEO</TitleTxt>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>152406</BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>0</CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>
        <BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>0</BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>
        <BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>0</BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>0</OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>13107</DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>
        <DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>0</DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>7957</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>0</NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>173470</TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>0</CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>0</CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleJ>
    <IRS990ScheduleM documentId="RetDoc1042900001">
      <ClothingAndHouseholdGoodsGrp>
        <NonCashCheckboxInd>X</NonCashCheckboxInd>
        <NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>2535</NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>
        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>ESTIMATED FAIR VALUE</MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>
      </ClothingAndHouseholdGoodsGrp>
      <FoodInventoryGrp>
        <NonCashCheckboxInd>X</NonCashCheckboxInd>
        <ContributionCnt>30</ContributionCnt>
        <NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>34304</NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>
        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>ESTIMATED FAIR VALUE</MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>
      </FoodInventoryGrp>
      <OtherNonCashContriTableGrp>
        <NonCashCheckboxInd>X</NonCashCheckboxInd>
        <Desc>SPORTING EQUIPMENT</Desc>
        <ContributionCnt>10</ContributionCnt>
        <NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>23333</NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>
        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>ESTIMATED FAIR VALUE</MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>
      </OtherNonCashContriTableGrp>
      <OtherNonCashContriTableGrp>
        <NonCashCheckboxInd>X</NonCashCheckboxInd>
        <Desc>MISCELLANEOUS</Desc>
        <ContributionCnt>31</ContributionCnt>
        <NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>10809</NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>
        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>ESTIMATED FAIR VALUE</MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>
      </OtherNonCashContriTableGrp>
      <AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd>0</AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd>
      <ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd>1</ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd>
      <ThirdPartiesUsedInd>0</ThirdPartiesUsedInd>
    </IRS990ScheduleM>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>FEDERAL IRS FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY THE AUDITORS AS PART OF THE ANNUAL AUDIT. IT IS REVIEWED BY THE CFO AND PRESIDENT/CEO. IT IS THEN PRESENTED TO THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. AFTER REVIEW BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE IT IS EMAILED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR COMMENT. AFTER ADDRESSING ANY COMMENTS THE 990 IS THEN SIGNED BY THE CHAIRMAN AND SUBMITTED TO THE IRS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ALL FULL AND PART-TIME SOMD STAFF MEMBERS, BOARD MEMBERS AND KEY VOLUNTEERS MUST ANNUALLY COMPLETE THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS. THE FINANCE COMMITTE REVIEWS COMPLETED STATEMENTS WITH ANY CONCERNS BROUGHT BEFORE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR DETERMINATION AND ACTION.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ANNUALLY EVALUATES ALL EMPLOYEES SALARIES INCLUDING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, KEY EMPLOYEES, AND HIGHLY COMMPENSATED EMPLOYEES BASED ON A MERIT SYSTEM DOCUMENTED IN PERSONNEL FILES. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE COMPARES TO OUTSIDE SOURCES INCLUDING OTHER ORGANIZATION'S 990'S. THE COMMITTEE IS INDEPENDENT OF MANAGEMENT. THIS IS THE POLICY THE ORGANIZATION HAS BEEN FOLLOWING FOR SEVERAL YEARS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION MAKES THE 990 AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. THIS PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>