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        <Identifier>ORGANIZATION MISSION STATEMENT</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART I,LINE 1 AND PART III LINE 1:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE CONSERVATION FUND, WORKING WITH PUBLIC, PRIVATE AND NONPROFIT PARTNERS, PROTECTS AMERICA'S LEGACY OF LAND AND WATER RESOURCES THROUGH LAND ACQUISITION, SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING, EMPHASIZING THE INTEGRATION OF ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL GOALS.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE INDEPENDENT AUDITING FIRM ENGAGED TO CONDUCT AN ANNUAL AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IS ENGAGED TO ASSIST IN THE PREPARATION OF THE FORM 990. THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND HIS STAFF DIRECTLY PARTICIPATE IN THE PREPARATION OF THE FORM, DRAFTING RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS AND REVIEWING THE FORM 990 IN DRAFT. COUNSEL REVIEWS THE FULL DRAFT REPORT. A DRAFT OF THE 990 IS ALSO SHOWN TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS. SUBSEQUENT TO THE REVIEW AND REVISION PROCESS, THE FORM 990 IS FINALIZED AND FILED WITH THE IRS. COPIES OF THE FORM ARE PROVIDED TO THE FULL BOARD DURING THE SUBSEQUENT BOARD MEETING AND THEN MADE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>CONFLICT POLICY COPIES ARE PROVIDED TO EACH DIRECTOR AND OFFICER AT A REGULAR BOARD MEETING EACH YEAR, TYPICALLY AT THE FIRST MEETING OF THE YEAR. EACH SUCH PERSON MUST SIGN TO INDICATE HE/SHE HAS READ THE POLICY AND UNDERSTANDS HIS/HER DUTIES UNDER IT.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>TCF USES AN OUTSIDE THIRD PARTY COMPENSATION STUDY TO EVALUATE COMPENSATION LEVELS FOR ITS PRESIDENT AND KEY OFFICIALS. TCF'S GOVERNANCE COMITTEE APPROVES COMPENSATION AMOUNTS FOR THE PRESIDENT AND KEY OFFICIALS.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19: THE CONSERVATION FUND'S ANNUAL REPORT, WHICH INCLUDES FINANCIAL SUMMARIES, IS POSTED ON THEIR WEBSITE. GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.</Explanation>
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