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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE 990 IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND THEN IT IS CIRCULATED TO THE WHOLE BOARD.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS FAMILIAR WITH ALL OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REVIEWS ANY AND ALL PURCHASE ORDERS OR REQUESTS FOR CHECKS, ALL CONTRACTS OR OTHER METHODS OF SPENDING OBLIGATIONS TO INSURE THAT THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS NOT BEING VIOLATED.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL COMPLETED BY THE SECOND VICE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD AND REVIEWS COMPARABLE WAGES FOR THE POSITION OF OTHER LIKE ORGANIZATIONS. UPON REVIEW, THE BOARD APPROVES AN APPROPRIATE WAGE PACKAGE FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER). THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WITH THE CONCURRENCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVALS A SIMILAR PROCESS FOR COMPENSATION OF THE KEY DIRECTORS OF DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE 990 FOR THE PAST THREE YEARS IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AT THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING ON SITE OF THE BOTANICAL GARDEN AT 6700 AZALEA GARDEN ROAD, NORFOLK VA DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS. THE 990 IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON LINE FROM GUIDESTAR.ORG WEBSITE.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>ALL OTHER FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24E</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>EQUIPMENT RENTAL/MAINTENANCE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 96,485. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 10,282. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 150. TOTAL EXPENSES 106,917. SPEAKER FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 80,339. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 65. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 80,404. PRINTING AND POSTAGE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 63,142. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 6,424. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 3,432. TOTAL EXPENSES 72,998. BANK CHARGES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 39,522. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 39,522. MISCELLANEOUS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 8,216. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 24,994. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 33,210. VEHICLES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 24,094. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 894. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 24,988. TELEPHONE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 18,387. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 2,930. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 164. TOTAL EXPENSES 21,481. CAMP PARTICIPATION ASSITANCE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 19,360. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 19,360. CONTRACT LABOR: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 486. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 14,193. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 14,679. MEALS &amp; ENTERTAINMENT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 9,067. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 3,779. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 1,776. TOTAL EXPENSES 14,622. TRAINING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,118. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 11,382. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 234. TOTAL EXPENSES 13,734. LABELS &amp; SIGNS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 10,485. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 10,485. DUES &amp; SUBSCRIPTIONS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,636. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 5,498. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 8,134. UNIFORMS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 7,305. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 376. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 7,681. TAXES &amp; LICENSES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 4,532. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,796. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 6,328. RECRUITING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,050. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 618. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,668.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>CHANGE IN INTEREST IN NET ASSETS OF RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION 104,800. CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENT 2,012.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE ORGANIZATION HAS A COMMITTEE THAT ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT AND THE SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT.</Explanation>
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          <AddressLine1>6700 AZALEA GARDEN ROAD</AddressLine1>
          <City>NORFOLK</City>
          <State>VA</State>
          <ZIPCode>23518</ZIPCode>
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        <PrimaryActivities>TO PROVIDE INVESTMENT INCOME FOR THE SOCIETY</PrimaryActivities>
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      <ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrg>0</ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrg>
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