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        <Explanation>The purpose of the Endowment is to support local productions, programming and capital needs.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>Idaho Public Television endeavors to meet the needs and reflect the interests of its diverse audience. As an "electronic Main Street," it is a community center where people of all ages can meet to gather information and educational resources, and find entertainment. Idaho PTV accomplishes this mission by: *Providing quality educational and cultural television and related resources; *Creating Idaho-based programs and resources; *Establishing and maintaining statewide industry-standard delivery systems to provide television and other media to Idaho homes and schools; *Providing learning opportunities and fostering participation and collaboration in educational and civic activites; and *Attracting, developing and retaining talented and motivated employees who are committed to accomplishing the shared vision of Idaho Public Television.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part III, Line 1</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>Since 1982, IdahoPTV has operated as a statewide system. It is an entity of the State of Idaho overseen by the Idaho State Board of Education. Headquartered in Boise, the system has 5 digital transmitters at the following sites: Boise, Twin Falls, Pocatello, Moscow and Coeur d'Alene - as well as 41 translators, which expand the digital broadcast signal throughout the mountainous state. Broadcast programming on IdahoPTV reaches approximately 155,000 homes each week which mirror Idaho's population demographic. Programs target small groups of viewers with diverse interests and tastes who look to IdahoPTV to provide programs not generally found on commercial or cable TV. Broadcast programming available on IdahoPTV is analyzed as follows: Children's Basic Skills 37%; News/Business/Public Affairs 21%; Formal Instruction 14%; Arts &amp; Humanities 14%; Skills &amp; Hobbies 7%; Nature/Science/Health 6%; Other 1%. *Does not include microwave-delivered classes. Idaho Public Television also maintains a website at idahoptv.org which reflects and complements the broadcast programming available on digital channels. In addition, this website offers enhanced resources for parents, caregivers, students and citizens who look beyond television to supplement their life experience.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part III, Line 4a</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>Program services of the Friends of Idaho Public Telvision supplement the State of Idaho appropriation by helping to maintain transmitters and translators necessary for the statewide broadcast of programs.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
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        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>Idaho Public Television senior financial specialist fills out the Form 990 and related schedules, it is then reviewed by the director of finance, with a final review being done by the general manager before final signature.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>The board of directors conducts reviews at least annually and periodically throughout the year.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
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        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>All documents are available upon request through State of Idaho open records policy.</Explanation>
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