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        <NumberOfContributions>12</NumberOfContributions>
        <NoncashContribsRptdF990>12200</NoncashContribsRptdF990>
        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenues>SALE OF DONATION</MethodOfDeterminingRevenues>
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        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenues>MV ON DATE OF DONATION</MethodOfDeterminingRevenues>
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        <NumberOfContributions>12</NumberOfContributions>
        <NoncashContribsRptdF990>39684</NoncashContribsRptdF990>
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        <Identifier>THIRD PARTY USE:</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>PART I, LINE 32B:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE SOCIETY UTILIZES THE SERVICES OF A RESALE AUTO BROKERAGE TO SELL OR DISPOSE OF AUTOS WHICH ARE DONATED TO THE SOCIETY. THIS RESALE AUTO BROKERAGE DEDUCTS A FLAT $130 FROM THE PROCEEDS OF EACH SALE/DISPOSAL AS ITS FEE.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE BOARD RETAINS THE SERVICES OF AN INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM TO PREPARE THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990. MANAGEMENT REVIEWS THE COMPLETED 990 AND PROVIDES A FULL COPY TO ALL VOTING MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY PRIOR TO FILING. THE GOVERNING BODY IS PROVIDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO REVIEW THE RETURN AND ASK ANY QUESTIONS DIRECTLY TO ORGANIZATION MANAGEMENT OR THE CONTACT AT THE INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM PRIOR TO FILING. A MEETING OR CONFERENCE CALL IS SCHEDULED FOR THE CPA FIRM AND ORGANIZATION MANAGEMENT TO DISCUSS THE FORM 990 WITH A DESIGNATED COMMITTEE AND/OR THE GOVERNING BODY.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES, AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE ANNUALLY REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AS A CONDITION OF THEIR CONTINUED SERVICE TO THE ORGANIZATION. POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARE LOGGED WITH AND MONITORED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE BOARD.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>WHEN THE CURRENT PRESIDENT WAS HIRED IN 2008, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UTILIZED THE SERVICES OF A PROFESSIONAL EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRM BOTH TO DETERMINE A FIELD OF QUALIFIED CANDIDATES AND TO DETERMINE A SALARY RANGE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE. THE RANGE WAS DETERMINED BY A CONFIDENTIAL SALARY SURVEY OF LIKE ORGANIZATIONS. SUBSEQUENT SALARY INCREASES FOR THE PRESIDENT HAVE BEEN BASED ON PERFORMANCE AND ECONOMIC CONDITIONS. THE SALARY FOR THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE WAS INITIALLY SET BY AN INFORMAL SALARY SURVEY OF LIKE POSITIONS AT SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS TAKING INTO CONSIDERATION INTERNAL EQUITY. SUBSEQUENT SALARY INCREASES FOR THE VICE PRESIDENT HAVE BEEN BASED ON PERFORMANCE AND THE SALARY POOL FOR EXEMPT STAFF DURING THAT YEAR.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE APPLICABLE GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES; THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS AVAILABLE ON THE SOCIETY'S WEBSITE.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 1,207,381. CHANGE IN VALUE OF CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITIES -2,393. CHANGE IN FAIR VALUE OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN TRUSTS 190,469. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: 1,395,457.</Explanation>
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