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        <Explanation>Management has evaluated their income tax positions under the guidance included in ASC 740. Based on their review, management has not identified any material uncertain tax positions to be recorded or disclosed in the financial statements.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>PART V LINE 4</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION HAS ADOPTED INVESTMENT AND SPENDING POLICIES FOR ENDOWMENT ASSETS THAT ATTEMPT TO PROVIDE A PREDICTABLE STREAM OF FUNDING TO PROGRAMS AND OTHER ITEMS SUPPORTED BY ITS ENDOWMENT WHILE SEEKING TO MAINTAIN THE PURCHASING POWER OF THE ENDOWMENT. ENDOWMENT ASSETS INCLUDE THOSE ASSETS OF DONOR-RESTRICTED ENDOWMENT FUNDS THE ORGANIZATION MUST HOLD IN PERPETUITY OR FOR DONOR-SPECIFIED PERIODS. ASSETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES. DURING 2010, THE ASSETS OF THE ENDOWMENT FUND WERE TRANSFERRED TO LHI FOUNDATION INC, A RELATED ORGANIZATION.</Explanation>
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      <SecuritiesPrtnrshpTrustIntrsts />
      <SecuritiesMiscellaneous />
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      <QualifiedContribOther />
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      <RealEstateCommercial />
      <RealEstateOther />
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      <DrugsAndMedicalSupplies />
      <Taxidermy />
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      <ScientificSpecimens />
      <ArchaeologicalArtifacts />
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>PART VI</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>QUESTION 2</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>VICTOR MARTIN AND GREG GOEGLEIN HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>PART VI</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>QUESTION 7A</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE MEMBERSHIP OF LUTHERAN HOMES INC CONSISTS OF DELEGATES ELECTED OR APPOINTED BY VOTING MEMBERS OF THE AFFILIATED LUTHERAN CHURCHES WITHIN NORTHEAST INDIANA. THE ORGANIZATION IS COMPOSED OF DELEGATES FROM 61 LUTHERAN CONGREGATIONS WHO ELECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. QUESTION 7B THE MEMBER DELEGATES FINALIZE APPROVAL ON SECTIONS OF THE BY-LAWS INCLUDING INTENT TO BE AFFILIATED, DISSOLUTION, BOARD MEMBERSHIP, AND OTHER CHANGES IN ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>PART VI</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>QUESTION 11A</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE FORM 990 AND RELATED SCHEDULES ARE REVIEWED IN DETAIL BY THE CONTROLLER, CFO, CEO AND AN INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM. THE FORM 990 IS ALSO REVIEWED BY THE BOARD PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TO THE IRS.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>PART VI</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>QUESTION 12C</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>AN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE IS PROVIDED TO OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, KEY EMPLOYEES AND OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS. THE RESPONSES TO THE QUESTIONNAIRES ARE REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT. ANY CONFLICTS DISCLOSED ARE DEALT WITH AT THE BOARD'S DISCRETION WHICH INCLUDES RECUSAL FROM VOTING ON MATTERS RELATED TO THE CONFLICT.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>PART VI</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>QUESTION 15A</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. IN 2013 THE BOARD USED A COMPENSATION SURVEY/STUDY TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION. THE BOARD DOES THE FINAL REVIEW.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>PART VI</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>QUESTION 19</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. PART VIII AND PART IX ON JULY 1, 2012, THE ORGANIZATION ENTERED INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH ADAMS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (ACMH) WHEREBY THE ORGANIZATION WILL LEASE OR SUBLEASE CERTAIN OF ITS TANGIBLE AND INTANGIBLE PROPERTY TO ACMH. AS PART OF THE AGREEMENTS ENTERED INTO BETWEEN THE ORGANIZATION AND ACMH, THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVES CERTAIN REVENUE FOR RENTAL OF THE LEASED PROPERTY AND ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS WHICH ARE INCLUDED IN MANAGEMENT FEE REVENUE ON THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. DUE TO THIS AGREEMENT THE REPORTED CURRENT YEAR REVENUE AND EXPENSES VARY SIGNIFICANTLY FROM COMPARABLE AMOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 8/31/2012.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>LINE 11G</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>CONTRACTOR EXPENSE $1,125,766</Explanation>
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