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        <Identifier>PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:</Identifier>
        <Explanation>BAD DEBT EXPENSE NETTED WITH REVENUE ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 17,948.</Explanation>
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          <State>WA</State>
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        <AmountOfNonCashAssistance>105</AmountOfNonCashAssistance>
        <MethodOfValuation>FMV</MethodOfValuation>
        <DescriptionOfNonCashAssistance>SUPPLIES</DescriptionOfNonCashAssistance>
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        <Identifier>PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING GRANTS IN THE U.S.:</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>PART I, LINE 2:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2: THE FOUNDATION REVIEWS SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR GRANTS TO THE SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY TO ENSURE THEY CONFORM TO THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION AND ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH DONOR RESTRICTIONS. DEPENDING ON GRANT SIZE AND TYPE, THE FOUNDATION RECEIVES REPORTS AND BOARD PRESENTATIONS FROM THE LIBRARY ON USAGE AND EFFECTIVENESS OF GRANTS.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>SCHEDULE I, PART II, LINE 1(H), PURPOSE OF GRANT OR ASSISTANCE: DEVELOP AND SUPPORT ENHANCED LIBRARY PROGRAMS FOR PATRONS AND INCREASE THE LIBRARY'S COLLECTIONS AND MATERIALS</Explanation>
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        <CompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs>0</CompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs>
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        <NamePerson>JEFF GUDDAT</NamePerson>
        <Title>CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER</Title>
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        <NamePerson>SHARON GRIGGINS-DAVIS</NamePerson>
        <Title>DIR., DEVELOPMENT &amp; COMMUNICATIONS</Title>
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        <Identifier>SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>PART III</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>JONNA WARD, JEFF GUDDAT, AND SHARON GRIGGINS-DAVIS ARE EMPLOYEES OF THE SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY, AN UNRELATED ORGANIZATION. THE SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY IS A GOVERNMENT AGENCY THAT RECEIVES GRANTS FROM THE SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, AND DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS ARE FUNDED BY THE SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION UNDER AN ARRANGEMENT IN WHICH THE FOUNDATION REIMBURSES SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR COSTS INCURRED.</Explanation>
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        <NumberOfContributions>9</NumberOfContributions>
        <NoncashContribsRptdF990>29522</NoncashContribsRptdF990>
        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenues>MARKET QUOTATION</MethodOfDeterminingRevenues>
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      <OtherNonCashContributionsTable>
        <NonCashCheckbox>X</NonCashCheckbox>
        <Description>FLOWERS</Description>
        <NumberOfContributions>1</NumberOfContributions>
        <NoncashContribsRptdF990>105</NoncashContribsRptdF990>
        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenues>RETAIL PRICE</MethodOfDeterminingRevenues>
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      <NumberOf8283Received>0</NumberOf8283Received>
      <AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeld>0</AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeld>
      <ReviewProcessUnusualNCGifts>1</ReviewProcessUnusualNCGifts>
      <ThirdPartiesUsed>0</ThirdPartiesUsed>
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        <Identifier>METHOD FOR DETERMINING NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTORS:</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>PART I, COLUMN (B):</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS LISTED IS THE NUMBER OF SEPARATE GIFTS MADE DURING THE YEAR.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART 1, LINE 6:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS IS BASED ON BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBERSHIP AS VIRTUALLY ALL VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY IS CONDUCTED BY BOARD MEMBERS, NONE OF WHOM RECEIVE ANY COMPENSATION FOR THEIR EFFORTS.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE FORM 990 IS INITIALLY DRAFTED BY A THIRD PARTY ACCOUNTING FIRM, WHO WORKS JOINTLY WITH THEIR AUDIT TEAM TO COMPLETE A FULL TAX AND AUDIT ENGAGEMENT. THE DRAFT FORM 990 AND SOURCE DOCUMENTATION IS THEN REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. AFTER ANY NECESSARY REVISIONS HAVE BEEN MADE, THE DRAFT FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, CHAIRED BY THE FOUNDATION TREASURER. THE COMMITTEE ENSURES THE FINANCIAL INFORMATION IN THE FORM 990 AGREES WITH THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DURING THE REVIEW OF THE DRAFT. ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS ARE DISCUSSED WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. ONCE THE FINANCE COMMITTEE APPROVES THE DRAFT, A COPY IS PROVIDED TO THE ENTIRE BOARD PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE FOUNDATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY COVERS ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHO HAVE A DUTY TO DISCLOSE ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OR TO A COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD WITH DELEGATED POWERS OVER THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. AFTER GATHERING RELEVANT INFORMATION ON WHICH TO BASE THEIR DECISION, THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE DETERMINES WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. DELIBERATION BY THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE TAKES PLACE WITHOUT THE BOARD MEMBER IN QUESTION. THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE TAKES APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION WHENEVER IT DETERMINES A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, REVIEWING THE DISCLOSURE FORMS, AND TAKING APPROPRIATE ACTION ON POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT &amp; COMMUNICATIONS, AND THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER IS ESTABLISHED BY THE SEATTLE CITY LIBRARIAN UPON CONSULTATION WITH THE FOUNDATION'S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND BASED ON RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY'S HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT. IN MAKING ITS RECOMMENDATION, THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT CONSIDERS INFORMATION DRAWN FROM A MARKET SURVEY OF COMPARABLE EMPLOYERS AND INTERNAL PAY EQUITY AMONG POSITIONS WITH SIMILAR LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY. THE MOST RECENT COMPENSATION REVIEW WAS COMPLETED ON 11/1/2012.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE FOUNDATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE FILED WITH THE WASHINGTON SECRETARY OF STATE AND ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION MAKES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST COPIES OF ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES A COPY OF BOTH ITS FORM 990 AND ITS AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ON ITS WEBSITE.</Explanation>
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