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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>ORGANIZATION'S MISSION</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>NASHVILLE CHILDREN'S THEATRE IS A PROFESSIONAL THEATRE COMPANY PROVIDING THE CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND EDUCATORS OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE WITH EXTRAORDINARY SHARED THEATRICAL EXPERIENCES THAT INSPIRE IMAGINATION, DEVELOP CREATIVITY, AND BUILD COMMUNITY.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>ADMISSION PRICE, ENCOURAGING FAMILIES TO CONNECT THROUGH THE STORIES BEING TOLD ON STAGE. MORE THAN 71,000 YOUTH, EDUCATORS, AND PARENTS FROM MIDDLE TENNESSEE AND SOUTHERN KENTUCKY, INCLUDING 249 SCHOOLS, PARTICIPATED IN THE PERFORMANCE SERIES IN THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2012. OVER 8,000 PARTICIPANTS WERE ABLE TO DO SO THANKS TO SUBSIDIES PROVIDED BY NCT FOR LOW INCOME SCHOOLS AND FAMILIES FACING FINANCIAL CHALLENGES. IN ADDITION, NCT OFFERED OPEN-CAPTIONED AND SIGN-INTERPRETED PERFORMANCES FOR HEARING IMPAIRED, AND SENSORY-FRIENDLY OFFERINGS DESIGNED TO BE AN ACCEPTING ENVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR TYPICALLY DEVELOPING PEERS ARE FREE TO SPEAK AND MOVE IN REACTION TO THE STORY BEING TOLD ONSTAGE.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>SECOND ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>FINANCIAL AND TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS THAT PREVENT THEM FROM ACCESSING PROGRAMS HOUSED IN NCT'S BUILDING. OVER 200 YOUTH PARTICIPATED WITH THE HELP OF NCT'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE TAX RETURN WILL BE E-MAILED TO THE BOARD PRESIDENT, TREASURER AND MEMBERS OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. THEY WILL REVIEW AND APPROVE ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>COMPENSATION OF KEY STAFF IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES UPON CONSIDERATION OF MULTIPLE FACTORS, INCLUDING YEAR OF EXPERIENCE, JOB PERFORMANCE, MARKET FACTORS, AND BUDGET CONSTRAINTS.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>COMPENSATION OF KEY STAFF IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES UPON CONSIDERATION OF MULTIPLE FACTORS, INCLUDING YEAR OF EXPERIENCE, JOB PERFORMANCE, MARKET FACTORS, AND BUDGET CONSTRAINTS.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>NASHVILLE CHILDREN'S THEATRE POSTS ITS ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND TAX RETURNS ON THE GIVING MATTERS WEBSITE (WWW.GIVINGMATTERS.GUIDESTAR.ORG). THEY ARE ALSO AVAILABLE BY REQUEST. THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE NOT MADE AVAILABLE, SEPARATELY, TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS EXPLANATION</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>CHANGE IN VALUE OF AGENCY ENDOWMENT FUND - 10,798 LOSS ON TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED PLEDGES - 12,334 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE (SCHOLARSHIPS) 32,462</Explanation>
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