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        <Explanation>SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2: IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A GRANT, AN APPLICANT MUST BE A 501(C)3 OR OTHER ORGANIZATION QUALIFIED TO RECEIVE GIFT/GRANTS OR MUST HAVE A FISCAL SPONSOR; CURRENT TAX-EXEMPT STATUS IS VERIFIED USING THE GUIDESTAR CHARITY CHECK SERVICE. BEFORE GRANT MONIES ARE DISTRIBUTED, ALL GRANTEES SIGN A GRANT AGREEMENT THAT SPECIFIES HOW THE GRANT FUNDS ARE TO BE USED AND WHEN THE GRANTEE IS REQUIRED TO REPORT ON PROJECT STATUS. GRANTS ARE PAID IN TWO INSTALLMENTS. THE FIRST INSTALLMENT IS ISSUED UPON THE FOUNDATION'S RECEIPT OF THE SIGNED GRANT AGREEMENT; THE SECOND/FINAL GRANT INSTALLMENT IS RELEASED AFTER THE FOUNDATION HAS RECEIVED AN INTERIM REPORT FROM THE GRANTEE AND HAS DETERMINED THE PROJECT FUNDED BY THE GRANT IS PROGRESSING IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE GRANT AGREEMENT. AS A CONDITION OF RECEIVING THE FIRST INSTALLMENT, GRANTEES AGREE TO CONTACT THE FOUNDATION IF CIRCUMSTANCES ENCOUNTERED IN IMPLEMENTING THE GRANT PROJECT WILL AFFECT THEIR ABILITY TO USE THE GRANT FUNDS AND/OR EXECUTE THE GRANT PROJECT AS STIPULATED IN THE GRANT AGREEMENT. THE FOUNDATION CONDUCTS SITE VISITS FOR EVERY GRANT PROJECT, TO CONFIRM GRANT FUNDS ARE BEING SPENT AS INTENDED AND TO ASSESS PROGRESS TOWARD OBJECTIVES. DONOR ADVISED FUND GRANTS - GRANTS FROM A DONOR ADVISED FUND MAY BE APPROVED AND ISSUED IF THE FOUNDATION DETERMINES THAT ALL FIVE OF THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN MET: (1) GRANT DOES NOT REQUIRE THE EXERCISE OF EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY; RECOMMENDED GRANTEES MUST BE 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS, DESCRIBED IN SECTION 170(B)(1)(A), AND NOT BE CLASSIFIED AS SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE CODE SECTION 509(A)(3). THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT MAKE DISTRIBUTIONS TO ANY TYPE OF SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION. (2) GRANT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE PURPOSES AND POLICIES OF THE EVANSTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INCLUDING THE FOUNDATION'S EQUAL ACCESS OPPORTUNITY POLICY. (3) NO DISTRIBUTIONS FROM THE FUND MAY BE MADE TO AN INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT TO THE DONOR(S), ADVISOR(S) OR RELATED PARTIES. NO GRANTS, LOANS, COMPENSATION OR SIMILAR PAYMENTS MAY BE MADE FROM THE FUND TO THE DONOR(S), ADVISOR(S) OR RELATED PARTIES. (4) NO DISTRIBUTION FROM THE FUND SHALL BE USED TO SATISFY ANY CHARITABLE PLEDGE OR OTHER PERSONAL FINANCIAL OBLIGATION OF THE FUND DONOR(S), ADVISOR(S) OR RELATED PARTIES. (5) THE EVANSTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, AND THE FUND DONOR(S), ADVISOR(S) OR RELATED PARTIES, WILL NOT RECEIVE ANY TANGIBLE BENEFIT, GOODS OR SERVICES IN EXCHANGE FOR THE RECOMMENDED GRANT(S). TO DETERMINE ORGANIZATION STATUS UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, THE EVANSTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SUBSCRIBES TO THE GUIDESTAR CHARITY CHECK SERVICE, AS ALLOWED BY THE IRS.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>PART I, LINE 3</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SERVES AS THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE OF THE FOUNDATION. THE COMMITTEE EVALUATES THE PRESIDENT AND CEO EVERY FALL, CALLING ON BOARD MEMBERS TO SUBMIT WRITTEN INPUT THAT IS THEN SUMMARIZED AND PRESENTED WITHIN THE PERFORMANCE REVIEW. AS THE BUDGET IS DEVELOPED AND REVIEWED, THE COMMITTEE APPROVES THE TOTAL STAFF COMPENSATION AMOUNT FOR THE NEXT YEAR'S ANNUAL BUDGET AND SUBSEQUENTLY DETERMINES CHANGES IN ANNUAL COMPENSATION OF THE CEO. ALTHOUGH TWO OTHER RESOURCES ARE ALSO CONSULTED, THE COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS' GRANTMAKERS SALARY AND BENEFITS REPORT IS THE PRIMARY RESOURCE FOR MEETING THE STANDARD OF COMPARING THE FOUNDATION CEO'S SALARY TO THOSE OF SIMILAR PERSONS, ETC. AS STATED ABOVE. IT IS THE PRIMARY SOURCE BECAUSE THE COUNCIL OF FOUNDATIONS REPORTS DATA FOR COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS, AS DISTINCT FROM OTHER FOUNDATION TYPES, AND CEO POSITIONS ARE REPORTED SEPARATELY (HIGH, LOW, MEDIAN AND MEAN ARE IDENTIFIED). SURVEY RESULTS ARE ALSO REPORTED ON THE BASIS OF FOUNDATIONS' ASSET SIZE AND REGION OF THE COUNTRY. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES INCLUDE MERCER'S GLOBAL SURVEY COMPARES COST OF LIVING DATA IN CHICAGO AGAINST OTHER METROPOLITAN AREAS, PINPOINTING SALARY LEVELS MORE PRECISELY THAN THE BROAD REGIONAL APPROACH OF THE COF DATA, AND A STUDY BY THE DONORS FORUM OF CHICAGO SURVEYS CEO SALARIES AMONG CHICAGO-BASED GRANT-MAKING FOUNDATIONS.</Explanation>
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        <NonCashCheckbox>X</NonCashCheckbox>
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      <ReviewProcessUnusualNCGifts>1</ReviewProcessUnusualNCGifts>
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        <ReturnReference>PART I, LINE 32B:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>GIFTS OF STOCK ARE SOLD THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S INVESTMENT CUSTODIAN.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>A DRAFT VERSION OF THE FORM 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE AUDIT AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES AS REPRESENTATIVES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO FINALIZING FOR FILING. THE FULL BOARD IS PROVIDED WITH THE FINAL DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>OUR CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, INCLUDING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT/FORM, IS DISTRIBUTED TO BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF ANNUALLY, IN JUNE. EVERY BOARD AND STAFF MEMBER IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT/FORM AND RETURN IT TO THE FOUNDATION OFFICE. THE COMPLETED STATEMENTS ARE REVIEWED BY THE PRESIDENT AND CEO, AS WELL AS THE FINANCE MANAGER. IF ANY CONFLICTS HAVE BEEN DOCUMENTED, THEY ARE DISCLOSED TO THE FULL BOARD AND ANY WORKING COMMITTEES THAT MIGHT BE AFFECTED BY THE STATED CONFLICT. CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORMS ARE ALSO COMPLETED BY COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND OTHER VOLUNTEERS WHO DO NOT SERVE ON THE BOARD.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SERVES AS THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE OF THE FOUNDATION. THE COMMITTEE EVALUATES THE PRESIDENT AND CEO EVERY FALL, CALLING ON BOARD MEMBERS TO SUBMIT WRITTEN INPUT THAT IS THEN SUMMARIZED AND PRESENTED WITHIN THE PERFORMANCE REVIEW. AS THE BUDGET IS DEVELOPED AND REVIEWED, THE COMMITTEE APPROVES THE TOTAL STAFF COMPENSATION AMOUNT FOR THE NEXT YEAR'S ANNUAL BUDGET AND SUBSEQUENTLY DETERMINES CHANGES IN ANNUAL COMPENSATION OF THE CEO. ALTHOUGH TWO OTHER RESOURCES ARE ALSO CONSULTED, THE COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS' GRANTMAKERS SALARY AND BENEFITS REPORT IS THE PRIMARY RESOURCE FOR MEETING THE STANDARD OF COMPARING THE FOUNDATION CEO'S SALARY TO THOSE OF SIMILAR PERSONS, ETC. AS STATED ABOVE. IT IS THE PRIMARY SOURCE BECAUSE THE COUNCIL OF FOUNDATIONS REPORTS DATA FOR COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS, AS DISTINCT FROM OTHER FOUNDATION TYPES, AND CEO POSITIONS ARE REPORTED SEPARATELY (HIGH, LOW, MEDIAN AND MEAN ARE IDENTIFIED). SURVEY RESULTS ARE ALSO REPORTED ON THE BASIS OF FOUNDATIONS' ASSET SIZE AND REGION OF THE COUNTRY. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES INCLUDE MERCER'S GLOBAL SURVEY COMPARES COST OF LIVING DATA IN CHICAGO AGAINST OTHER METROPOLITAN AREAS, PINPOINTING SALARY LEVELS MORE PRECISELY THAN THE BROAD REGIONAL APPROACH OF THE COF DATA, AND A STUDY BY THE DONORS FORUM OF CHICAGO SURVEYS CEO SALARIES AMONG CHICAGO-BASED GRANT-MAKING FOUNDATIONS.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>NET UNREALIZED LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS: -372,255. NET INVESTMENT INCOME ALLOCATED TO FUNDS HELD AS AGENCY ENDOWMENTS 23,260. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: -348,995.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
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        <Explanation>THERE HAS BEEN NO CHANGE IN PROCEDURE FROM PRIOR YEAR.</Explanation>
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