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        <Explanation>IN ORDER TO ASSIST IN PROMOTING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE FOR ITS EMPLOYEES, THE ORGANIZATION REIMBURSES EMPLOYEES UP TO $40 PER MONTH TO COVER 50% OF THE COST OF A GYM MEMBERSHIP. THESE EXPENSES ARE SUBMITTED TO THE MANAGEMENT FOR APPROVAL. THESE REIMBURSEMENTS ARE TAXABLE TO THE EMPLOYEE AND INCLUDED IN THEIR COMPENSATION. NATHAN MERRILL PARTICIPATED IN THE PROGRAM DURING THE YEAR.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>Describe circumstances for having members or stockholders</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION'S MEMBERS ARE BETHESDA MINISTRIES, THE ORGANIZATION'S PARENT COMPANY, AND BETHESDA FOUNDATION, AN AFFILIATED ORGANIZATION. THE MEMBERS' BOARDS OF DIRECTORS APPOINT THE DIRECTORS OF BETHESDA ASSOCIATES.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Part VI, Question 11b</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Describe process to review 990</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY A THIRD PARTY AND IS REVIEWED BY THE CFO AND CONTROLLER. THE FINAL VERSION OF THE FORM 990 IS DISTRIBUTED VIA EMAIL TO THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW AND COMMENTS OVER A TWO DAY PERIOD PRIOR TO FILING. MANAGEMENT ANSWERS ALL QUESTIONS AND INCORPORATES CHANGES, IF NECESSARY, INTO THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING. AFTER TWO DAYS, THE REVIEW PERIOD IS CLOSED.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
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        <ReturnReference>Names and Addresses</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>TOM WORKMAN 11404 WEST DODGE ROAD, STE 500 OMAHA, NE 68154</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>Describe how conflict of interest policy is monitored &amp; enforced</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORMS ARE COMPLETED ANNUALY BY OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES AND ARE PRESENTED TO THE BOARD FOR APPROVAL. WHEN A POTENTIAL CONFLICT ARISES DURING THE YEAR, THE OFFICER, DIRECTOR, OR KEY EMPLOYEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR UPDATING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM AND THE REVISED FORM IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD FOR APPROVAL.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>Describe process for determining compensation</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION UTILIZES THE SERVICES OF DELPHI CONSULTING AND PAYSCALE TO PERFORM INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION STUDIES FOR ALL OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. THE LAST STUDY WAS PERFORMED IN AUGUST 2009 AND THE RESULTS WERE PROVIDED TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE FOR THEIR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE RETAINS MINTUES/NOTES AND THE MARKET ANALYSIS DATA, WHICH SUPPORT ITS COMPENSATION DECISIONS. ADDITIONALLY, THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION RECOMMENDATION IS REQUIRED TO BE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>Describe process for determining compensation</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION UTILIZES THE SERVICES OF DELPHI CONSULTING AND PAYSCALE TO PERFORM INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION STUDIES FOR ALL OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. THE LAST STUDY WAS PERFORMED IN AUGUST 2009 AND THE RESULTS WERE PROVIDED TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE FOR THEIR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE RETAINS MINTUES/NOTES AND THE MARKET ANALYSIS DATA, WHICH SUPPORT ITS COMPENSATION DECISIONS.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Part VI, Question 19</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Describe how documents are made available to the public</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FORM 990 ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
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        <ReturnReference>Reportable Compensation &amp; Average Hours Per Week</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>Many of the officers and directors provide services to affiliated organizations. The hours shown are specific to this organization but the compensation is total compensation for services provided to all of the affiliated organizations.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
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        <ReturnReference>Business relationships</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>Dana Rasic, Nathan Merrill, Lyle Arent, Dale Turner, Daniel Vagle, and Sean Rice have a business relationship because they are directors or officers of the wholly-owned subsidiary disclosed on Schedule R, Part IV.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>Change in Investment in Captive Insurance (293,612) Impairment Loss (746,100) Unrealized loss (3,412,853) Total (4,452,565)</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>NAME:DANA RASIC TITLE:DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT HOURS:55</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION</Identifier>
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