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        <ReturnReference>PART I, LINE 1A</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>J. TOSCANO - HEALTH OR SOCIAL CLUB DUES - $4,971 - NOT INCLUDED IN TAXABLE INCOME, BUSINESS USE ONLY</Explanation>
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        <Identifier>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1</Identifier>
        <Explanation>THE FOUNDATION'S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSISTS OF THE BOARD OFFICERS, CHAIRS OF EACH COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD AND ANY OTHER SUCH MEMBERS AS DIRECTED BY THE CHAIR. THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD SHALL BE THE CHAIR OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HAS ALL THE POWERS OF THE BOARD BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD, EXCEPT THAT IS SHALL NOT HAVE THE POWER TO FILL VACANCIES OF ITS OWN MEMBERSHIP NOR VACANCIES IN THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE POWER TO FILL SUCH VACANCIES BEING VESTED IN THE BOARD. IN ADDITION, UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE BOARD, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL FUNCTION AS THE PERSONNEL, FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEES.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2</Identifier>
        <Explanation>M. NICHOLAS BURKE AND FORREST BURKE - FAMILY RELATIONSHIP</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4</Identifier>
        <Explanation>THE FOUNDATION'S BYLAWS WERE AMENDED TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FROM THIRTY TO THIRTY-SIX.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11</Identifier>
        <Explanation>THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM. THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING WHERE ACTION IS TAKEN TO APPROVE OR MODIFY THE FORM 990. UPON APPROVAL, THE FORM 990 IS FILED WITH GOVERNMENT AGENCIES.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>ALL BOARD MEMBERS, MANAGEMENT, PHYSICIANS AND EMPLOYEES CONDUCTING RESEARCH ARE COVERED BY THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS ARE RETURNED TO THE PRESIDENT ANNUALLY. THE PRESIDENT REVIEWS EACH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND CONFERS WITH THE BOARD CHAIR TO ADDRESS ANY CONFLICTS. THOSE INDIVIDUALS WITH CONFLICTS ARE EXCUSED FROM THE PORTION OF ANY MEETING WHERE A DECISION IS MADE REGARDING A TRANSACTION THAT GIVES RISE TO THE CONFLICT. ALL PROCEEDINGS RELATED TO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE MEETING MINUTES.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SERVES AS THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE FOR THE PRESIDENT AND MANAGEMENT TEAM (VP RESEARCH OPERATIONS, VP EDUCATION, VP EXTERNAL AFFAIRS, AND CFO). THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OBTAINS COMPARABLE COMPENSATION DATA FROM SURVEYS AND/OR CONSULTANTS TO ASSIST THEM IN THEIR DELIBERATIONS. ALL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ARE INDEPENDENT OF THE PRESIDENT AND MANAGEMENT TEAM. THE DELIBERATION AND DECISION PROCESS IS CONTEMPORANEOUSLY SUBSTANTIATED IN THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES. COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT J. TOSCANO WAS REVIEWED IN 2009. COMPENSATION PACKAGES FOR THE VP RESEARCH OPERATIONS, J. COSICO; VP EDUCATION, J. BOUCHER; VP EXTERNAL AFFAIRS, S. FINK; AND CFO, D. STENNES-ROGNESS WERE REVIEWED IN MARCH, 2009.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE FOUNDATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE FOUNDATION'S OFFICES. IF REQUESTED, COPIES ARE AVAILABLE BY MAIL. THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, ANNUAL REPORT, AND FORM 990 ARE AVAILABLE ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE. THE FORM 990 AND ALL ACCOMPANYING SCHEDULES ARE AVAILABLE ON-LINE THROUGH GUIDESTAR.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 1,383,984. CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENTS -12,932. CONTRIBUTION GAIN 1,950. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: 1,373,002.</Explanation>
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