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        <Explanation>In 2007, the Association announced the creation of an endowment fund to help sustain its continuing operations and success in serving its membership. The Association's endowment is primarily invested in The Texas Association of Museums Fund held by Communities Foundation of Texas.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>Change in value of beneficial interest = $2536</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
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        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>Available upon request.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
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        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review &amp; Approval Process - CEO, Top Management</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>The Association's independent Board draws upon other board experience, business experience, discussions with other organizations, and any other sources considered necessary to determine compensation for the Executive Director and any other officers.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>Directors and officers are required to sign a conflict of interest statement annually.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>A draft of Form 990 is distributed to the entire Board electronically. The entire Board has an opportunity to comment on the return before it is finalized and filed.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>Membership shall be open to all individuals and institutions who are involved in museums or museum-related activities. They may or may not be residents of or incorporated in the State of Texas.</Explanation>
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