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        <Explanation>THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF NSNO IS TO ACHIEVE HIGH-QUALITY, ACCOUNTABLE SCHOOLS THROUGH TEACHER AND PRINCIPAL RECRUITMENT, OPENING AND SUPPORTING OPEN-ENROLLMENT CHARTER SCHOOLS, AND INFORMING AND COLLABORATING WITH THE COMMUNITY. PRIOR TO ISSUING ANY GRANTS OR OTHER ASSISTANCE, THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS A PRE-GRANT INQUIRY TO ENSURE THAT THE GRANTEE IS APPROPRIATE, SUCH AS HAVING TAX-EXEMPT STATUS UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OR BEING A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY. THE ORGANIZATION EXECUTES A WRITTEN AGREEMENT WITH THE GRANTEE THAT SPECIFIES THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE GRANT AND INCLUDES PROVISIONS THAT PROHIBIT THE USE OF THE FUNDS FOR NON-CHARITABLE PURPOSES, POLITICAL CAMPAIGN ACTIVITY, OR LOBBYING ACTIVITIES. GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT REPORTS ON THE USE OF THE FUNDS AND THE CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES SUPPORTED BY THE GRANT DURING THE GRANT PERIOD. THE GRANTEE MUST ATTACH A STRATEGIC 3 TO 5 YEAR PLAN TO THIS POST-GRANT REPORT. IN ADDITION, THE GRANTEE IS REQUIRED TO RETURN ANY FUNDS NOT USED FOR THE DESIGNATED PURPOSES.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN EXTERNAL CPA FIRM AND A COPY OF THE DRAFT IS SENT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD AND THE FINANCE COMMITTEE TO REVIEW. WHEN THE FORM IS APPROVED BY THE BOARD, IT IS FILED WITH THE IRS.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION ANNUALLY REQUIRES ALL EMPLOYEES AND BOARD MEMBERS TO DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL PERSONAL OR BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS WHICH COULD BE PERCEIVED AS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR THEY ARE REMINDED TO DISCLOSE ANY NEW RELATIONSHIPS WHERE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST MAY BE PRESENT. BOARD MEMBERS ARE EXPECTED TO FOLLOW POLICY AND DIVULGE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS TO THE BOARD. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS REVIEWED AND SIGNED BY BOARD MEMBERS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>ANNUALLY THE BOARD MEMBERS REVIEW NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL SURVEY INFOMATION AND OVERALL MARKET TRENDS IN THE INDUSTRY TO DETERMINE THAT THE ORGANIZATION'S SALARIES ARE WITHIN THE APPROPRIATE RANGE FOR THE EXECUTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES. THIS INFORMATION IS CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTED IN THE WRITTEN MINUTES.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THIS ORGANIZATION PROVIDES THIS FORM TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>PART VII, CHANGE OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>SARAH USDIN SERVED AS THE CEO FOR NEW SCHOOLS FOR NEW ORLEANS, INC. UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2011. NEERAV KINGSLAND SUCCEEDED HER AS CEO OF THE ORGANIZATION. SARAH USDIN IS CURRENTLY A BOARD MEMBER, AND IS REFLECTED AS SUCH ON PART VII OF THE FORM 990. SHE IS NO LONGER COMPENSATED BY THE ORGANIZATION.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>DONATED SERVICES AND USE OF FACILITIES: 140,000. GRANT AWARDED IN PRIOR YEAR, EARNED IN SUBSEQUENT YEAR -64,598. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: 75,402.</Explanation>
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