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          <AddressLine1Txt>500 Wilcox Street</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Joliet</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>IL</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>60435</ZIPCd>
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        <IRCSectionDesc>501(c)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
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        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>Educational Activities</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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        <GrantTypeTxt>Internships</GrantTypeTxt>
        <RecipientCnt>14</RecipientCnt>
        <CashGrantAmt>50400</CashGrantAmt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part I, Line 2:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Associated Colleges of Illinois, Inc. follows strict grantmaking eligibility and distribution guidelines as described in the Organization's bylaws. All grants are documented in the Organization's accounting system.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The Form 990 was reviewed by the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Board Treasurer. The Form 990 was sent to the Board of Trustees prior to filing.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The Organization requires that each Board Member sign a Conflict of Interest Policy in acknowledgement of receipt and understanding of the policy. The policy is delivered to each Board Member electronically on an annual basis. In addition, at each meeting where voting occurs, the Chair reminds the Members that anyone with a personal interest in proposed resolution refrain from voting.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Data for determining compensation is compiled by an independent compensation consultant. Data from the Association Compensation and Benefits Survey of the Association Forum of Chicagoland and the Association Compensation Survey compiled by the ASAE and the Center for Association Leadership are used. The data also includes comparable information used by the Executive Director to determine compensation for other key positions.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Financial statements, governing documents, and the Conflict of Interest Policy are available to the public upon request.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part IX, line 11g</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Consultants: Program service expenses 77,690. Management and general expenses 69,571. Fundraising expenses 93,361. Total expenses 240,622. Payroll processing: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 1,414. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,414.</ExplanationTxt>
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