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        <ExplanationTxt>THE FOUNDATION IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME AND MINNESOTA TAXES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) AND MINNESOTA STATUE 290.05. HOWEVER, THE FOUNDATION REMAINS SUBJECT TO INCOME TAXES ON ANY NET INCOME THAT IS DERIVED FROM A TRADE OR BUSINESS, REGULARLY CARRIED ON AND NOT IN FURTHERANCE OF THE PURPOSE OF WHICH IT WAS GRANTED EXEMPTION. NO INCOME TAX PROVISION HAS BEEN RECORDED AS THE NET INCOME, IF ANY, FROM AN UNRELATED TRADE OR BUSINESS, IN THE OPINION OF MANAGEMENT, IS NOT MATERIAL TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TAKEN AS A WHOLE. MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THAT NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION EXISTS FOR THE FOUNDATION AT AUGUST 31, 2016.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART I, LINE 2:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE WISH PROCESS BEGINS WITH THE IDENTIFICATION OF A CHILD WITH A LIFE THREATENING ILLNESS. THE FOUNDATION RECEIVES VERIFICATION FROM THE CHILD'S DOCTOR AS TO THE NATURE OF THE ILLNESS AND DETERMINES IF THE CHILD QUALIFIES FOR A WISH GRANT FROM THE FOUNDATION. ONCE DETERMINED ELIGIBLE FOR THE WISH, THE FOUNDATION ESTABLISHES A FILE FOR THE CHILD TO DOCUMENT THE CHILD'S ELIGIBILITY AND WISH THE CHILD WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE. A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE FOUNDATION THEN DELIVERS THE WISH TO THE CHILD. UPON COMPLETION OF THE WISH, A SURVEY IS SENT TO THE FAMILY OF THE CHILD REGARDING THE SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE PROVIDED.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>AN ELECTRONIC DRAFT OF THE 990 IS SENT TO THE ENTIRE BOARD FOR REVIEW. APPROXIMATELY A WEEK LATER A MEETING OR CONFERENCE CALL IS HELD BETWEEN THE CEO, FINANCE COMMITTEE AND TAX PREPARER FOR REVIEW AND TO ADDRESS ANY QUESTIONS. IF THERE ARE NO CHANGES, AN APPROVAL TO FINALIZE AND FILE THE REPORT IS GIVEN AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE MEETING/CALL. IF CHANGES ARE MADE, A REVISED DRAFT OF THE 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD PRIOR TO FILING.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM IS SIGNED ANNUALLY BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS, STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS. THIS PROCESS IS TRACKED THROUGH THE FOUNDATION'S DONOR DATABASE, RAISER'S EDGE.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE PRESIDENT AND CEO'S ANNUAL SALARY AND PERFORMANCE PAY BASED UPON PERFORMANCE GOALS MET AND ANNUAL SALARIES OF OTHER MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION EXECUTIVES AND LOCAL AND NATIONAL NONPROFITS. WHEN NECESSARY, THE COMMITTEE MAY SEEK INPUT FROM THE HR COMMITTEE. THERE ARE NO OTHER OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE FOUNDATION.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ALL DOCUMENTS ARE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST AND THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE ALSO POSTED ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE.</ExplanationTxt>
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