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        <Explanation>ENDOWMENT FUND EARNINGS ARE EITHER RESTRICTED OR UNRESTRICTED BASED ON THE DONOR'S REQUEST. RESTRICTED FUNDS INCLUDE EXHIBITION COSTS, LECTURE SERIES, DIRECTOR COSTS, LATIN AMERICAN ART OUTREACH, ROOF DECK SCULPTURES, AND PUBLICATIONS. THE UNRESTRICTED ENDOWMENT FUND ALLOWS EARNINGS TO BE USED FOR GENERAL MUSEUM PURPOSES.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION SENDS A DRAFT COPY OF THE REPORT TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE MUSEUM FOR INITIAL REVIEW. THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE REVIEWS THE 990, THEN SEND IT TO FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBERS FOR THEIR APPROVAL. AFTER RECEIVING APPROVAL, THE 990 IS FILED.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZING DOCUMENTS AND 990 FORMS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC BY REQUEST.</Explanation>
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