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          <StateAbbreviationCd>MN</StateAbbreviationCd>
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        <ExplanationTxt>to qualify for receipt of grants, the organization must be a 501(c)(3) organization which serves the children of north carolina in one of three major areas: health; education; or inner-city development. there are two grant cycles throughout the year - one in the fall, and one in the spring. the board meets to determine which of the applying organizations deserves funding. at least one half of the board must agree to provide funding.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The senior accountant reviews the general ledger for accuracy and discusses with the foundation director. Once completed, the financials are forwarded to a tax firm for the preparation of form 990. upon receipt of the form 990 by the foundation, the senior accountant and the foundation director review for agreement. After the return is filed with the IRS, the Board is provided a full copy of the 990 at their annual meeting.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>If a board member sits on the board for a non-profit group applying for a grant, that person is not allowed to vote and does not have a voice during those discussions.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The Foundation does not compensate any officer or employees.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABE THROUGH APPLICABLE GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES. CAROLINA HURRICANES FOUNDATION WILL PROVIDE DOCUMENTS OPEN TO PUBLIC INSPECTION UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
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