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        <ExplanationTxt>Make-A-Wish Foundation of Missouri does not provide cash grants to individuals, but rather grants wishes to selected beneficiaries that meet the specific criteria for the wish granting program. The organization generally allocates funds directly to the vendors for the wish expenses, with the exception of travel stipends (i.e., meals, tips, gas, etc.) from a standardized wish budget. All wish expenses are developed by the VICE PRESIDENT OF MISSION DELIVERY (PROGRAM SERVICES) and are approved by the President/CEO. The supporting wish expense documentation (i.e., invoices and statements) is retained by the organization.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 8b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>There are no other committees that can act on behalf of the full Board of Directors.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The Form 990 was reviewed by management, then presented to the chapter'S Finance Committee, and upon their approval, was then submitted to the governing board prior to filing.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Executive ASSISTANT, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, AND VOLUNTEER SERVICES MANAGER distribute conflict of interest forms each year to officers and directors. DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS then reviews returned forms to determine if conflicts of interest are present. Individuals with a conflict of interest may not thereafter attempt to influence the Foundation's decision, nor may they vote on whether to approve or disapprove the particular transaction. The individual's disclosure and abstention from voting shall be reflected in the minutes of the meeting at which the decision is made</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>We compare compensation with NOT-FOR-PROFITs of similar size and sister Make a wish chapters of similar size. The board determines compensation annually during the budget process. After deliberation and a performance review, the board approves compensation for the President/CEO and sends written authorization for the compensation to Centralized Financial Services for payroll entry.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are FURNISHED upon written request.</ExplanationTxt>
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