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        <Explanation>As of June 30, 2012, the School had no uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition, de-recognition, or disclosure. The School's Federal tax returns for the past three years are open and subject to examination by the IRS.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>For GAAP purposes, scholarship and financial aid, $59,343, is charged directly to revenue, as a reduction in Tuition and fees. For the 990 presentation the scholarship and financial aid is not reported against revenue but is listed as an expense. For GAAP purposes, unrealized losses, $9,325, reduce revenue but the 990 ignores this revenue reduction.</Explanation>
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        <Identifier>Explanation of Nondiscriminatory Policy Publication</Identifier>
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        <Explanation>Brookline Music School works through and with the Town of Brookline,MA. The School publishes its non-discriminatory policy in all catalogs, brochures,and announcements.</Explanation>
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        <Identifier>Explanation of Government Financial Assistance</Identifier>
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        <Explanation>Received a Massachusetts Cultural Council grant of $14,100 (see Schedule B)</Explanation>
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        <Identifier>Procedure for Monitoring Grants in the U.S.:</Identifier>
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        <Explanation>A draft is provided to the whole board and they are given 10 days to review and comment before the return is filed.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>Annually, during the audit process, each officer, director and key employees are required to respond to a direct written inquiry about such potential conflicts of interest in writting.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>Organization created in 1924 before a 1023 was in existence.</Explanation>
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