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Consistent with the instructions for IRS Form 990, those expenses are offset against income from the activities in the tax return. XIII 2d The expenses 1,411,177 related to the rental of space, gift shop and special events are recorded as expenses in the audited financial statements. Consistent with the instructions for IRS Form 990, those expenses are offset against income from the activities in the tax return. X true WI ANNUAL GALA 409579 409579 150675 409579 409579 150675 150675 258904 X X X false false false false false false false false false JOEL BRENNAN 159908 13001 172909 Michael Cudahy Operations X 2600000 2600000 false true true 2600000 Michael Cudahy Board Members 2600000 Loan to organization false II 1 Loan from interested persons purpose of loan - operating expenses IV 1 Loan from board member referenced in Part II, line 1. Form 990 Part VI 11 The board reviews a draft of the 990 and related schedules prior to submission to the IRS. Form 990 Part VI 12c Board members complete a conflict of interest form, which is kept on file. The CEO reviews for potential conflicts of interest. Form 990 Part VI 15 The Organization compares compensation levels to the Guidestar wage and salary survey and to other benchmarks. Compensation of the CEO and Executive Director is determined by the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors. New hire require written approval from the hiring manage, the CEO and the CFO. This approval includes pay rate. All changes in compensation must be signed by the immediate supervisor the CEO and the CFO. Board members serve as volunteers and are not compensated. Form 990 Part VI 19 Public documents are available upon request. Form 990 Part XI 5 Unrealized loss on investments 36,881. Form 990 Part VI Section B Line 11 The board reviews a draft of the 990 and related schedules prior to submission to the IRS. Form 990 Part VI Section B Line 12c Board members complete a conflict of interest form, which is kept on file. The CEO reviews for potential conflicts of interest. Form 990 Part VI Section B Line 15 The Organization compares compensation levels to the Guidestar wage and salary survey and to other benchmarks. Compensation of the CEO and Executive Director is determined by the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors. New hire require written approval from the hiring manage, the CEO and the CFO. This approval includes pay rate. All changes in compensation must be signed by the immediate supervisor the CEO and the CFO. Board members serve as volunteers and are not compensated. Form 990 Part VI Section C Line 19 Public documents are available upon request. Form 990 Part XI Line 5 Unrealized loss on investments 36,881.