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        <ExplanationTxt>John McMillan (Board Director) is the husband of Cathy McMillan (Non-voting, Ex-Officio Director). Meredith Berg (Hancks) (Non-voting Ex-Officio Director) is the wife of Jeffrey Hancks (Non-voting Ex-Officio Director). Amy Spelman (Non-Voting Ex-Officio Director) is the wife of Bradley Bainter (Non-Voting Ex-Officio Director). John McMillan (Board Director-VP and Treasurer) and Doug March (Non-Voting Ex-Officio Director) are each lawyers and partial owners in the law firm of March, McMillan, DeJoode, and DuVall. In addition to non-voting Ex-Officio member, Bradley L. Bainter (Executive Director) serves as the Executive Officer of the Foundation.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Foundation accountants provide documentation to the tax preparer to prepare the 990 form, including answers to "yes/no" questions. The tax preparer uses all information to prepare the 990. After the 990 is prepared, the accountants in the foundation review the return for any discrepancies. Once all discrepancies have been addressed with the tax preparer, the return is taken to the board (at minimum the executive committee) for review and comment. If no problems are noted, the return is ready for signing and processing.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The board of directors discloses conflicts of interest annually.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Employees of the Western Illinois University Foundation are paid by Western Illinois University (a related organization and governmental entity). Western Illinois University establishes all hiring procedures and pay policies for employees of the Western Illinois University Foundation. When employees are recruited, an Administrative Compensation Survey conducted by the College and University Processional Association from Human Resources (CUPA-HR) is used to get a salary range. However, the actual offer is based on an individual's qualifications. A search committee comprised of employees from various areas with various backgrounds is used during employee searches.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>990 Tax Forms from 2007 through the present are available at www.guidestar.com. Membership to Guide Star is free, and anyone wishes to see our tax forms are encouraged to visit this Website. Forms are also available by request to individuals who contact the Foundation office directly. The Foundation's audit report is also available on our Website through a link that will take you to our report, which is loaded on the Illinois Auditor General's Website.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>James S. Lodico - 415 Ridge Drive, Geneseo, IL 61254. Marlin L. France - 821 South Pearl, Macomb, IL 61455. Quinton D. Baily - 309 E. Co. Hwy. 3, Table Grove, IL 61482. Larry T. Balsamo - 731 N Glen Oak Dr, Macomb, IL 61455. Robert K. Baumann - 2540 N 1800 Rd, Blandinsville, IL 62420. Alfred D. Boyer - 542 The Strand, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. Philip E. Bradshaw - 29497 410th Street, Griggsville, IL 62340. Patrick J. Burke - 201 W. Carroll, Macomb, IL 61455. Donald W. Dieke - 601 East Jefferson, Macomb, IL 61455. Lorraine Epperson - 119 North Randolph, Macomb, IL 61455. Nicholas H. Estes - P.O. Box 503, Macomb, IL 61455. Charles C. Gilbert - P.O. Box 447, Nauvoo, IL 62354. John E. Hallwas - 404 S. Edwards, Macomb, IL 61455. William W. Hamman - 102 Amberwood Drive, Longwood, FL 32779-2143. Karen B. Henderson - 9520 N. 990th Road, Macomb, IL 61455. Lawrence J. Horvath - 401 N. Hershey Road, Bloomington, IL 61702. Laura J. Janus - 2 South Ridge Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL 60005-1708. Steven J. McCann - McGladrey, LLP, 201 N. Harrison, Ste. 300, Davenport, IA 52801-1999. David L. Miller - 505 East Grant, Suite 103, Macomb, IL 61455. Steven L. Nelson - 506 15th St, Ste 600, Moline, IL 61266-0719. F. Eugene Strode - R.R. 1 Box 66A, Frederick, IL 62639. Jacqueline K. Thompson - 830 Beverly Ave, Macomb, IL 61455. Todd V. Lester - 127 S Side Square, Macomb, IL 61455.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>Change in surrender value of life insurance 27,776. Change in value of charitable remainder trust 212,213.</ExplanationTxt>
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