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          <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 2126</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>BIRMINGHAM</CityNm>
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        <RecipientEIN>630815232</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501 (C) (3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>5725</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT THE ENGAGEMENT OF REGIONAL TOURING INITIATIVES</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>AMERICAN DANCE FESTIVAL INC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
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          <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 90772</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>DURHAM</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NC</StateAbbreviationCd>
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        <RecipientEIN>060932294</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501 (C) (3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>5972</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT THE ENGAGEMENT OF REGIONAL TOURING INITIATIVES</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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      <RecipientTable>
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          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>ARTS CENTER OF COASTAL CAROLINA</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
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          <AddressLine1Txt>14 SHELTER COVE LANE</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>HILTON HEAD ISLAND</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>SC</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>299283543</ZIPCd>
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        <RecipientEIN>571035817</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501 (C) (3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>8700</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT DANCE TOURING INITIATIVES</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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      <RecipientTable>
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          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>ARTS COUNCIL OF CENTRAL LOUISIANA INC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
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          <AddressLine1Txt>1101 4TH STREET SUITE 201</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>ALEXANDRIA</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>LA</StateAbbreviationCd>
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        <RecipientEIN>720881060</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501 (C) (3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>8700</CashGrantAmt>
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      <RecipientTable>
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          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>BUCKMAN ARTS CENTER AT ST MARY'S</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
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          <AddressLine1Txt>60 PERKINS EXTENDED</AddressLine1Txt>
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          <StateAbbreviationCd>TN</StateAbbreviationCd>
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        <RecipientEIN>620604637</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501 (C) (3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>5991</CashGrantAmt>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
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        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>411 N FRONT STREET</AddressLine1Txt>
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          <StateAbbreviationCd>NC</StateAbbreviationCd>
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        <RecipientEIN>581308578</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501 (C) (3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>5963</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT THE ENGAGEMENT OF REGIONAL TOURING INITIATIVES</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>CENTRE COLLEGE OF KENTUCKY</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
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        <RecipientEIN>610444671</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501 (C) (3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>5901</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT THE ENGAGEMENT OF REGIONAL TOURING BLOCK BOOKING</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>CITY OF CHARLESTON</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
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          <AddressLine1Txt>75 CALHOUN STREET</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>CHARLESTON</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>SC</StateAbbreviationCd>
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        <RecipientEIN>576000226</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501 (C) (3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>8700</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT DANCE TOURING INITIATIVES</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>CITY OF GOLDSBORO - PARAMOUNT THEATRE</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
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          <AddressLine1Txt>PO DRAWER A</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>GOLDSBORO</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NC</StateAbbreviationCd>
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        <RecipientEIN>205621904</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501 (C) (3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>8546</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT DANCE TOURING INITIATIVES</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
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          <AddressLine1Txt>900 CAMP STREET</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>NEW ORLEANS</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>LA</StateAbbreviationCd>
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        <RecipientEIN>720798830</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501 (C) (3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>8000</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT DANCE TOURING INITIATIVES</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
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        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>1003 W SUNFLOWER RD</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>CLEVELAND</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>MS</StateAbbreviationCd>
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        <RecipientEIN>646026565</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501 (C) (3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>13901</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT THE ENGAGEMENT OF REGIONAL TOURING BLOCK BOOKING</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>DR PHILLIPS CENTER FOR THE PERFORM ARTS</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
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          <AddressLine1Txt>155 EAST ANDERSON STREET SUITE 700</AddressLine1Txt>
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          <StateAbbreviationCd>FL</StateAbbreviationCd>
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        <RecipientEIN>200695917</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501 (C) (3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>5888</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT THE ENGAGEMENT OF REGIONAL TOURING INITIATIVES</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>DUKE UNIVERSITY - DUKE PERFORMANCES</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
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          <AddressLine1Txt>2010 CAMPUS DRIVE</AddressLine1Txt>
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          <StateAbbreviationCd>NC</StateAbbreviationCd>
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        <RecipientEIN>560532129</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501 (C) (3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>8700</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT DANCE TOURING INITIATIVES</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
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          <AddressLine1Txt>7455 COLLINS AVENUE SUITE 201</AddressLine1Txt>
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        <RecipientEIN>113711377</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501 (C) (3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>5597</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT THE ENGAGEMENT OF REGIONAL TOURING INITIATIVES</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
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        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>349 FERST DRIVE NW</AddressLine1Txt>
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        <RecipientEIN>580603146</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501 (C) (3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>5901</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT THE ENGAGEMENT OF REGIONAL TOURING BLOCK BOOKING</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>GERMANTOWN PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
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          <StateAbbreviationCd>TN</StateAbbreviationCd>
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        <RecipientEIN>581652763</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501 (C) (3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>5901</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT THE ENGAGEMENT OF REGIONAL TOURING BLOCK BOOKING</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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        <RecipientBusinessName>
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        <RecipientEIN>310999046</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501 (C) (3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>20564</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT THE ENGAGEMENT OF REGIONAL TOURING BLOCK BOOKING</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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          <StateAbbreviationCd>TN</StateAbbreviationCd>
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        <RecipientEIN>620983983</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501 (C) (3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>8700</CashGrantAmt>
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        <IRCSectionDesc>501 (C) (3)</IRCSectionDesc>
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          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>MIDLANDS TECHNICAL COLLEGE-HARBISON THEA</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
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        <CashGrantAmt>8700</CashGrantAmt>
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        <RecipientEIN>237122403</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501 (C) (3)</IRCSectionDesc>
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        <RecipientBusinessName>
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          <StateAbbreviationCd>LA</StateAbbreviationCd>
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        <IRCSectionDesc>501 (C) (3)</IRCSectionDesc>
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          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>PACK PLACE PERFORMING ARTS INC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
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        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT THE ENGAGEMENT OF REGIONAL TOURING INITIATIVES</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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        <IRCSectionDesc>501 (C) (3)</IRCSectionDesc>
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        <RecipientEIN>636005396</RecipientEIN>
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        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT THE ENGAGEMENT OF REGIONAL TOURING BLOCK BOOKING</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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          <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 112750</AddressLine1Txt>
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          <StateAbbreviationCd>FL</StateAbbreviationCd>
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        <RecipientEIN>596002052</RecipientEIN>
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        <CashGrantAmt>11353</CashGrantAmt>
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          <StateAbbreviationCd>GA</StateAbbreviationCd>
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        <RecipientEIN>586001998</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501 (C) (3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>5901</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT THE ENGAGEMENT OF REGIONAL TOURING BLOCK BOOKING</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 3696</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>JACKSON</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>MS</StateAbbreviationCd>
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        <RecipientEIN>640620289</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501 (C) (3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>5766</CashGrantAmt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART I, LINE 2:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
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    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN WILL PRESENT THE FORM 990 TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>EACH NEW BOARD OR STAFF MEMBER IS REQUIRED TO REVIEW A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND TO ACKNOWLEDGE IN WRITING THAT HE OR SHE HAS DONE SO. ALL BOARD AND STAFF MEMBERS ANNUALLY COMPLETE A DISCLOSURE FORM IDENTIFYING ANY RELATIONSHIPS, POSITIONS, OR CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH THEY ARE INVOLVED THAT THEY BELIEVE COULD CONTRIBUTE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARISING. SUCH RELATIONSHIPS, POSITIONS OR CIRCUMSTANCES MIGHT INCLUDE SERVICE AS A DIRECTOR OF OR CONSULTANT/CONTRACTOR TO A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, OR OWNERSHIP OF A BUSINESS THAT MIGHT PROVIDE GOODS OR SERVICES TO SOUTH ARTS, INC. ANY SUCH INFORMATION REGARDING BUSINESS INTERESTS OF A BOARD OR STAFF MEMBER OR THEIR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER SHALL BE TREATED AS CONFIDENTIAL AND SHALL GENERALLY BE MADE AVAILABLE ONLY TO THE CHAIR, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND ANY COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO ADDRESS CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURE IS NECESSARY IN CONNECTION WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS POLICY. THIS POLICY IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ANY CHANGES TO THIS POLICY SHALL BE COMMUNICATED IMMEDIATELY TO ALL BOARD AND STAFF.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS PERFORMED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD. SALARY ADJUSTMENTS OR INCREASES ARE MADE AT THE TIME OF AN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL AND ARE BASED ON THE APPROVED BUDGET. SOUTH ARTS, INC. CONDUCTS ANNUAL PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS OF ALL OF ITS EMPLOYEES. THE ANNUAL REVIEW OCCURS IN JANUARY WITH A FORMAL WRITTEN REVIEW AS WELL AS A DISCUSSION BETWEEN EMPLOYEE AND SUPERVISOR THAT ALSO MAY INCLUDE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THE PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL IS TO ASSESS HOW WELL AN EMPLOYEE IS FULFILLING POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES, EXPLORE THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO THE OVERALL SOUTH ARTS MISSION AND GOALS AS PART OF THE STAFF TEAM, AND DISCUSS PROFESSIONAL GOALS FOR THE UPCOMING YEAR. SALARY ADJUSTMENTS OR INCREASES ARE MADE AT THE TIME OF AN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL AND ARE BASED ON THE APPROVED BUDGET.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE GOVERNING AND OTHER DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST, THROUGH THE ANNUAL REPORT AND THROUGH GUIDESTAR. MULTI-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN AVAILABLE VIA LINK FROM THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE. ALSO, RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE VIA THE WEBSITE.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>CONSULTANTS, PAYROLL SERVICE, ETC: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 21,956. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 22,099. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 44,055. ARTIST FEES AND HONORARIUM: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 4,010. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 4,010. TEMPORARY SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,565. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,750. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 4,315. CONSULTING FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 240,024. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 18,951. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 258,975.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990 PART XII, LINE 2C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>NO CHANGES IN THE PROCESS OF AUDITOR SELECTION, NOR OVERSIGHT AND REVIEW OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TOOK PLACE DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.</ExplanationTxt>
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