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        <Identifier>Pt VI, Line 11b</Identifier>
        <Explanation>Preparer duscusses with managing partner &amp; BOD if requested.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Pt VI, Line 12c</Identifier>
        <Explanation>BOD &amp; key employees are covered under the conflict of</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>interest policy. Transactions are reviewed to determine</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>if such transactions have occurred.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Pt VI, Line 15a</Identifier>
        <Explanation>BOD determines salary of managing partner by reviewing</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>financial statements salary over a 3 year period.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Pt VI, Line 15b</Identifier>
        <Explanation>BOD determines salary of other key employees by reviewing</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>financial statements salary over a 3 year period.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Form 990, Part IX, Line 24f</Identifier>
        <Explanation>DONATIONS 1883. 0. 1883. 0. FEES 116603. 116581. 22. 0. FUNDRAISING 13254. 12917. 337. 0. GRANT MANAGEMENT 197654. 197654. 0. 0. INSURANCE 5170. 1259. 3911. 0. MEALS &amp; ENTERTAINMENT 114. 0. 114. 0. MISCELLANEOUS 330. 330. 0. 0. POSTAGE &amp; DELIVERY 1878. 1192. 686. 0. PRINTING &amp; PRODUCTION 9756. 9748. 8. 0. PROJECT EXPENSES 6650. 6650. 0. 0. REGISTRATIONS 2696. 509. 2187. 0. REPAIRS &amp; MAINTENANCE 13013. 5256. 7757. 0. STORAGE 4000. 0. 4000. 0. TELEPHONE 14196. 12178. 2018. 0. TRAINING &amp; EDUCATION</Explanation>
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