VISTA CENTER FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED: Form 990, tax year 2012

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Organization
VISTA CENTER FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED (EIN 94-1196206)
Tax period
2012-07-01 to 2013-06-30
Filed
2013-10-28
IRS object ID
201343019349301184
Schema version
2012v2.1
Source
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Timestamp2013-10-28T17:30:51-05:00Timestamp
Tax Period End Date2013-06-30TaxPeriodEndDate

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EIN942763139EIN

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Business Name Line1BERGER LEWIS ACCOUNTANCY CORPBusinessNameLine1

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Address Line155 ALMADEN BLVD STE 600AddressLine1
CitySAN JOSECity
StateCAState
ZIP Code95113ZIPCode
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Return Type990ReturnType
Tax Period Begin Date2012-07-01TaxPeriodBeginDate

Filer Filer

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EIN941196206EIN

Name Name

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Business Name Line1VISTA CENTER FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIREDBusinessNameLine1
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Name ControlVISTNameControl
Phone6508580202Phone

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Address Line12470 EL CAMINO REAL NO 107AddressLine1
CityPALO ALTOCity
StateCAState
ZIP Code94306ZIPCode

Officer Officer

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NamePAM BRANDINName
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NameRANDY PETERSONName
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Tax Year2012TaxYear
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Form 990 IRS990

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Mission DescriptionVISTA CENTER ENABLES INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED TO ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE AND IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE.MissionDescription
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DescriptionREHABILITATION - 1,099 CLIENTS SERVED, MULTIPLE VISITS PER CLIENT. VISTA CENTER PROVIDES COMMUNITY-BASED INDIVIDUALIZED REHABILITATION TRAINING IN ORIENTATION & MOBILITY AND DAILY LIVING SKILLS TO INCREASE THE INDEPENDENCE OF PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. HIGH TECH DEVICES ARE INTRODUCED AND BRAILLE IS TAUGHT. YOUTH ARE ASSISTED THROUGH ADAPTED INSTRUCTION AT SCHOOL AND A LARGE YOUTH GROUP HAS MULTIPLE EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THERE IS A STORE WITH MANY PRODUCTS TO HELP PEOPLE ENJOY AND LEAD MORE INDEPENDENT LIVES.SEE CONTINUATION ON SCHEDULE OORIENTATION & MOBILITY TRAINING - 401 CLIENTS SERVED, MULTIPLE VISITS PER CLIENT.THIS TRAINING TEACHES CLIENTS WITH SEVERELY IMPAIRED VISION HOW TO LIVE MORE INDEPENDENTLY, INCLUDING CROSSING STREETS SAFELY, USING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND TRAVELING EASILY IN THE SCHOOL OR WORKPLACE.DAILY LIVING SKILLS INSTRUCTION - 444 CLIENTS SERVED, MULTIPLE VISITS PER CLIENT.VISUALLY IMPAIRED CLIENTS LEARN NEW WAYS TO ACCOMPLISH MANY OF THE EVERYDAY TASKS THAT BECOME DIFFICULT WITH VISION LOSS. THEY LEARN ADAPTIVE SKILLS TO ASSIST IN PERSONAL GROOMING, MEDICAL AND DIABETES MANAGEMENT, HOUSEKEEPING, COOKING, AND MONEY MANAGEMENT. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT IS GIVEN TO INDIVIDUALS USING ASSISTIVE COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY IN THE HOME, AND BOTH HIGH-TECH AND LOW-TECH PRODUCTS ARE INTRODUCED THAT MIGHT BE HELPFUL IN DAILY LIVING. TEACHER OF THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED (TVI) - 84 STUDENTS SERVED, 6,205 HOURS. THE TEACHER WORKS WITH THE STUDENT, PARENTS AND SCHOOL TO PROVIDE THE BEST LEARNING ENVIRONMENT TO MEET THE NEEDS OF VISUALLY IMPAIRED STUDENTS IN MAINSTREAM SCHOOL SYSTEMS. THE TVI DETERMINES HOW THE VISUAL IMPAIRMENT AFFECTS THE STUDENT'S DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING THEN ADAPTS LEARNING TECHNIQUES AND TOOLS TO HELP THE CHILD LEARN ABOUT THE WORLD, PERFORM EVERYDAY ACTIVITIES AND PARTICIPATE IN GENERAL CURRICULUM AND OTHER ACTIVITIES IN SCHOOL. YOUTH GROUP - 170 YOUNG CLIENTS SERVEDMONTHLY ACTIVITIES ENABLE OUR YOUNG CLIENTS TO ENGAGE IN RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES WHICH ARE SPECIALLY ADAPTED AND PLANNED FOR STUDENTS WITH BLINDNESS AND VISION IMPAIRMENTS. SUCH ACTIVITIES INCLUDED A SEA KAYAK OVERNIGHT TRIP, GREAT AMERICA, SURF LESSONS, COLLEGE/ADULT TRANSITION TRAINING, SPECIAL HOLIDAY PARTIES AND COOKING LESSONS.Description

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DescriptionSOCIAL SERVICES - 1,035 CLIENTS SERVED, MULTIPLE VISITS PER CLIENT.VISTA CENTER SOCIAL SERVICE STAFF PROVIDES AN ASSESSMENT OF VISION ASSISTANCE AND REHABILITATION NEEDS, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, COUNSELING, SUPPORT GROUPS AND OTHER SOCIAL SERVICES TO HELP INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND THEIR FAMILIES COPE WITH THE UNIQUE PROBLEMS THAT ACCOMPANY THE LOSS OF SIGHT. SUPPORT GROUPS PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR CLIENTS TO TALK ABOUT STRATEGIES FOR COPING WITH SIGHT LOSS AND BUILD THEIR OWN SUPPORT "COMMUNITY." CHOICES AND CHANGES CLASSES OFFER EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN MANAGING SIGHT LOSS. SEE CONTINUATION ON SCHEDULE OTHE HEALTH LIBRARY - 6,734 INFORMATION REQUESTS FILLEDTHE HEALTH LIBRARY OFFERS A VARIETY OF SCIENTIFICALLY-BASED MEDICAL INFORMATION ON VISION LOSS AND REHABILITATION. THE VOLUNTEER STAFF WILL SEARCH ACCESSIBLE MEDIA FOR MEDICAL INFORMATION ON ANY MEDICAL SUBJECT FOR ANYONE WHO IS BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND REQUESTS ASSISTANCE.Description

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DescriptionLOW VISION CLINIC - 534 CLIENTS SERVED, APPROXIMATELY 80% ARE NEW TO THE CLINIC EACH YEAR.LOW VISION EVALUATIONS ARE PROVIDED BY SPECIALLY TRAINED LOW VISION OPTOMETRISTS. APPROPRIATE MAGNIFYING DEVICES AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT TO ENHANCE REMAINING VISION ARE DEMONSTRATED. LIGHTING AND OTHER TECHNIQUES FOR MAXIMIZING THE USE OF REMAINING VISION ARE RECOMMENDED.Description

Activity Other ActivityOther (2 entries)

DescriptionDescription
LOW VISION STOREVISTA CENTER MAINTAINS A SMALL STORE WHICH IS STAFFED BY PART TIME LOW VISION EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS. THE STORE IS CONSIDERED FOREMOST A PROGRAM, PROVIDING DEMONSTRATION OF EMPLOYABILITY OF LOW VISION INDIVIDUALS IN ADDITION TO THE ABILITY OF CLIENTS TO TEST OUT LOW VISION PRODUCTS AND AIDS.
OUTREACH & VOLUNTEERS - 4,687 VOLUNTEER HOURSVISTA CENTER PROVIDES SPEAKERS AND CONDUCTS EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT VISION LOSS AND THE SERVICES AVAILABLE TO THOSE WHO ARE LIVING WITH VISION IMPAIRMENT. DOZENS OF VOLUNTEERS ASSIST THE CENTER IN A VARIETY OF WAYS -- FROM HELPING AT THE AGENCY TO WORKING DIRECTLY WITH CLIENTS.
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Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionA (26 entries)

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Current Tax Year Minus4 Years86792CurrentTaxYearMinus4Years
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years93630CurrentTaxYearMinus3Years
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years115247CurrentTaxYearMinus2Years
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year85066CurrentTaxYearMinus1Year
Current Tax Year70538CurrentTaxYear
Total451273Total
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Support8438560TotalSupport
Gross Receipts From Admissions Etc4281328GrossReceiptsFromAdmissionsEtc
Public Support Pertcentage1700.92060PublicSupportPertcentage170
Public Support Pertcent Prior Year0.90060PublicSupportPertcentPriorYear
Thirty Three Percnt Tests CY170XThirtyThreePercntTestsCY170

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Info ContributorInfo

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Contributor NumberRESTRICTEDContributorNumber

Contributor Name Business ContributorNameBusiness

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1RESTRICTEDBusinessNameLine1

Contributor Address US ContributorAddressUS

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1RESTRICTEDAddressLine1
Address Line2RESTRICTEDAddressLine2
CityRESTRICTEDCity
StateRESTRICTEDState
ZIP CodeRESTRICTEDZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Aggregate ContributionsRESTRICTEDAggregateContributions

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

Current Year CurrentYear

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Of Year Balance2270951BeginningOfYearBalance
Investment Earnings Or Losses332520InvestmentEarningsOrLosses
Other Expenditures113548OtherExpenditures
End Of Year Balance2489923EndOfYearBalance

Current Year Minus1 Year CurrentYearMinus1Year

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Of Year Balance2319404BeginningOfYearBalance
Investment Earnings Or Losses-30486InvestmentEarningsOrLosses
Other Expenditures17967OtherExpenditures
End Of Year Balance2270951EndOfYearBalance

Current Year Minus2 Years CurrentYearMinus2Years

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Of Year Balance2270951BeginningOfYearBalance
Investment Earnings Or Losses450489InvestmentEarningsOrLosses
Other Expenditures402036OtherExpenditures
End Of Year Balance2319404EndOfYearBalance

Current Year Minus3 Years CurrentYearMinus3Years

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Of Year Balance2270951BeginningOfYearBalance
Investment Earnings Or Losses293169InvestmentEarningsOrLosses
Other Expenditures293169OtherExpenditures
End Of Year Balance2270951EndOfYearBalance

Current Year Minus4 Years CurrentYearMinus4Years

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Of Year Balance2270951BeginningOfYearBalance
Contributions581657Contributions
Investment Earnings Or Losses-474533InvestmentEarningsOrLosses
Administrative Expenses107124AdministrativeExpenses
End Of Year Balance2270951EndOfYearBalance
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Permanent Endowment EOY Balance0.91210PermanentEndowmentEOYBalance
Term Endowment EOY Balance0.08790TermEndowmentEOYBalance
Endowments Held By Unrelated Orgs0EndowmentsHeldByUnrelatedOrgs
Endowments Held By Related Orgs0EndowmentsHeldByRelatedOrgs

Land Land

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis194000OtherCostOrOtherBasis
Book Value194000BookValue

Buildings Buildings

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis298910OtherCostOrOtherBasis
Depreciation131696Depreciation
Book Value167214BookValue

Leasehold Improvements LeaseholdImprovements

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis98635OtherCostOrOtherBasis
Depreciation97631Depreciation
Book Value1004BookValue

Equipment Equipment

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis616012OtherCostOrOtherBasis
Depreciation599976Depreciation
Book Value16036BookValue

Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildings

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis102667OtherCostOrOtherBasis
Depreciation102478Depreciation
Book Value189BookValue
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Of Book Value Land Buildings378443TotalOfBookValueLandBuildings

Other Securities OtherSecurities (4 entries)

DescriptionDescriptionBook ValueBookValueMethod Of ValuationMethodOfValuation
DODGE & COX BALANCED FUND2075237F
DODGE & COX INTL EQUITY910959F
HARBOR CAPITAL APPR. FUND907862F
HARBOR BOND FUND837403F
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Of Book Value Securities4731461TotalOfBookValueSecurities
Footnote In Part XIIIXFootnoteInPartXIII
Tot Revenue Etc Audited Fincl Stmt2949834TotRevenueEtcAuditedFinclStmt
Net Unrealized Gains Investments589667NetUnrealizedGainsInvestments
Revenue Not Rptd F990589667RevenueNotRptdF990
Revenue Subtotal2360167RevenueSubtotal
Revenue Not Rptd On Fin Stmt0RevenueNotRptdOnFinStmt
Total Revenue Per Form9902360167TotalRevenuePerForm990
Tot Expenses Etc Audited Fincl Stmt2475991TotExpensesEtcAuditedFinclStmt
Expenses Not Rptd F9900ExpensesNotRptdF990
Expenses Subtotal2475991ExpensesSubtotal
Expenses Not Rptd On Fin Stmt0ExpensesNotRptdOnFinStmt
Total Expenses Per Form9902475991TotalExpensesPerForm990

Form990 Schedule D Part XIII Form990ScheduleDPartXIII (2 entries)

IdentifierIdentifierReturn ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanation
DESCRIPTION OF INTENDED USE OF ENDOWMENT FUNDS:PART V, LINE 4:VISTA CENTER FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED ENDOWMENT CONSISTS OF ONE INDIVIDUAL FUND ESTABLISHED FOR EARNINGS THEREON TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS.
DESCRIPTION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER FIN 48:PART X, LINE 2:GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES PROVIDE ACCOUNTING AND DISCLOSURE GUIDANCE ABOUT POSITIONS TAKEN BY AN ORGANIZATION IN ITS TAX RETURNS THAT MIGHT BE UNCERTAIN. MANAGEMENT HAS CONSIDERED ITS TAX POSITIONS AND BELIEVES THAT ALL OF THE POSITIONS TAKEN BY THE ORGANIZATION IN ITS FEDERAL AND STATE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION TAX RETURNS ARE MORE LIKELY THAN NOT TO BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION. THE ORGANIZATION FILES INFORMATION RETURNS IN THE U.S. FEDERAL JURISDICTION AND STATE OF CALIFORNIA. THE ORGANIZATION'S FEDERAL RETURNS FOR THE YEARS 2009 AND BEYOND REMAIN SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. THE ORGANIZATION'S CALIFORNIA RETURNS OF THE TAX YEARS 2008 AND BEYOND REMAIN SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE FRANCHISE TAX BOARD.

Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG

Events Information EventsInformation

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Name Of Event1WOOF TO WOOFNameOfEvent1
Gross Receipts Event140210GrossReceiptsEvent1
Charitable Contributions Event127900CharitableContributionsEvent1
Gross Revenue Event112310GrossRevenueEvent1
Rent Facility Costs Event11539RentFacilityCostsEvent1
Food And Beverage Event1666FoodAndBeverageEvent1
Other Direct Expenses Event14640OtherDirectExpensesEvent1
Gross Receipts Total40210GrossReceiptsTotal
Charitable Contributions Total27900CharitableContributionsTotal
Gross Revenue Total Events12310GrossRevenueTotalEvents
Rent Facility Costs Total Events1539RentFacilityCostsTotalEvents
Food And Beverage Total Events666FoodAndBeverageTotalEvents
Other Direct Expenses Total Events4640OtherDirectExpensesTotalEvents
Direct Expense Summary Events6845DirectExpenseSummaryEvents
Net Income Summary5465NetIncomeSummary

Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Records Maintained1RecordsMaintained

Form990 Schedule I Part III Form990ScheduleIPartIII (4 entries)

Type Of GrantTypeOfGrantNumber Of RecipientsNumberOfRecipientsAmount Of Non Cash AssistanceAmountOfNonCashAssistanceMethod Of ValuationMethodOfValuationDescription Of Non Cash AssistanceDescriptionOfNonCashAssistance
LOW VISION AIDS SOLD AT COST TO CLIENTS ON FEDERAL, STATE AND FOUNDATION GRANTS271404COSTDIFFERENCE BETWEEN COST AND RETAIL PRICE
LOW VISION USED CCTV'S (READING AIDS) GIVEN TO CLIENTS WITH HIGH NEED11000USED FMVCCTV'S DONATED TO AGENCY THEN GIVEN TO CLIENTS
LOW VISION EXAMS GIVEN TO INDIVIDUAL WHO DO NOT QUALIFY FOR ANY FEDERAL, STATE OR PRIVATE GRANTS AND DO NOT HAVE INSURANCE OF ANY KIND.427366MEDICARE BILLING RATESPECIALIZED LOW VISON EXAM
LOW VISION AIDS GIVEN TO CLIENTS, NO CHARGE492302COSTAIDS PROVIDED TO THOSE FOR WHOM NO FUNDING SOURCE EXISTS.

Form990 Schedule I Part IV Form990ScheduleIPartIV

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
ExplanationTHE RECIPIENTS OF THIS ASSISTANCE ARE THE INDIVIDUALS ELIGIBLE FOR TITLE VII GRANT MONIES. THESE INDIVIDUALS ARE 55 YEARS AND OLDER.Explanation

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

General Explanation GeneralExplanation (4 entries)

Return ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR COMPLETENESS AND ACCURACY. ANY QUESTIONS ARISING DURING THE REVIEW ARE RESOLVED PRIOR TO FILING. AFTER THE FORM 990 HAS BEEN REVIEWED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND ANY NECESSARY REVISIONS HAVE BEEN MADE, THE COMMITTEE MAKES A PRESENTATION AT THE NEXT FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING TO UPDATE THE BOARD REGARDING THE COMMITTEE'S REVIEW OF FORM 990.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12CBOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO ANNUALLY SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY STATEMENT IN WHICH THEY ATTEST THAT THEY WILL DISCLOSE ANY INTERESTS AND UNDERSTAND THAT AFTER SUCH DISCLOSURE THEY WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO VOTE ON ANY RELATED ISSUES. THE DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS ARE REVIEWED BY DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO IDENTIFY ANY CONFLICTS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION FOR ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S ANNUAL SALARY IS BASED ON THE COMPARABLE MARKET RATES IN THE SAME GEOGRAPHIC AREA. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY IS APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. IN ADDITION, THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE.

Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR

Form990 Schedule R Part II Form990ScheduleRPartII (2 entries)

Address Line1AddressUS/AddressLine1CityAddressUS/CityStateAddressUS/StateZIP CodeAddressUS/ZIPCodeEINEINPrimary ActivitiesPrimaryActivitiesLegal Domicile StateLegalDomicileStateExempt Code SectionExemptCodeSectionPublic Charity StatusPublicCharityStatusDirect Controlling Entity NADirectControllingEntityNAControlled OrgControlledOrg
VISTA CENTER FOR THE BLIND FOUNDATION
2470 EL CAMINO REAL 107PALO ALTOCA94306943172234TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO VCBVI (SUPPORTED ORG)CA501(C)311A (TYPE 1)N/A0
MENLO CHARITY HORSE SHOW INC
2470 EL CAMINO REAL 107PALO ALTOCA94306770456950TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO VCBVI (SUPPORTED ORG)CA501(C)311A (TYPE 1)N/A0
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Receipt Of Int Ann Rents Royalties0ReceiptOfIntAnnRentsRoyalties
Gift Grant Or Cap Contr To Other Org0GiftGrantOrCapContrToOtherOrg
Gift Grant Or Cap Contr Fr Other Org0GiftGrantOrCapContrFrOtherOrg
Loans Or Guarantees To Other Org0LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrg
Loans Or Guarantees From Other Org0LoansOrGuaranteesFromOtherOrg
Dividends Related Organization0DividendsRelatedOrganization
Sale Of Assets To Other Org0SaleOfAssetsToOtherOrg
Purchase Of Assets From Other Org0PurchaseOfAssetsFromOtherOrg
Exchange Of Assets0ExchangeOfAssets
Rental Of Facilities To Other Orgs0RentalOfFacilitiesToOtherOrgs
Rental Of Facilities Fr Other Orgs0RentalOfFacilitiesFrOtherOrgs
Perform Of Services For Other Orgs0PerformOfServicesForOtherOrgs
Perform Of Services By Other Orgs0PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgs
Sharing Of Facilities0SharingOfFacilities
Sharing Of Paid Employees0SharingOfPaidEmployees
Reimbursement Paid To Other Org0ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrg
Reimbursement Paid By Other Org0ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrg
Other Transfer To Other Org0OtherTransferToOtherOrg
Other Transfer From Other Org0OtherTransferFromOtherOrg

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