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After evaluating the tax positions taken, none are considered to be uncertain, including its qualification as a not-for-profit under 501(c)(3); therefore, no income tax liabilities have been recognized as of December 31, 2010 or 2009. If incurred, interest and penalties associated with tax positions are recorded in the period assessed as general and administrative expense. No interest or penalties have been assessed as of December 31, 2010 or 2009. Tax years that remain subject to examination include 2007 through current. Other Changes in Net Assets Schedule D, Part XI, Line 8 Net Loss from Mind & Life International $ 213,111 Elimination upon consolidation 246,877 481(a) Adjustment (405,226) ---------- Total $ 54,762 Reconciliation of Revenue Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2d Income from Mind & Life International $1,270,460 Less: Elimination upon consolidation (246,877) --------- Total $1,023,583 Reconciliation of Revenue Schedule D, Part XII, Line 4b 481(a) Adjustment $ 405,226 Reconciliation of Expenses Schedule D, Part XIII, Line 2d Expenses from Mind & Life International $ 810,472 Reconciliation of Expenses Schedule D, Part XIII, Line 4b Eliminations upon consolidation $246,877 true Europe/Iceland/Greenland GENERAL 246877 Check 1 false false false false false false Monitoring Use of Grant Funds Schedule F, Part I, Line 2 The organizations are related, and therefore have common board oversight. true Research Grants 12 140262 Procedure for Monitoring Use of Funds Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Grant funds are administered in accordance with the restrictions outlined by the donor. All funds are dispersed within the required time period and tracked through our accounting office. Grant recipients are required to account for how the funds were used. X X X X false false false false false false false false false R Adam Engle 180250 0 0 0 0 0 48000 0 57355 0 285605 0 0 0 X 1 100567 Avg. High/Low Price 0 false true false Delegation of Authority Part VI, Section A, Line 1A The Board of Directors may designate committees, each consisting of two or more directors, to serve on behalf of the Board. Any such committee shall have all the authority of the Board, except that no committee may fill vacancies on the Board or committees, amend or repeal governing documents, appoint new committees or approve any transaction that will provide personal benefit to a director. The organization does not currently have a committee acting in this capacity. 990 Provided to Board Part VI, Section B, Line 11 The Audit Committee and Board reviews and approves an electronic version of the Form 990 and an officer of the organization signs the return after review. Conflict of Interest Policy Part VI, Section B, Line 12C All conflicts of interest are required to be disclosed to the Board of Directors by completing the conflict of interest statement form. New members elected to the board or current members who identify a conflict of interest fill out a form. The organization also requires an annual affirmation for the policy. Document Retention Policy Part VI, Section B, Line 14 The organization is in the process of creating a document retention policy that will be in effect in the next fiscal tax year. Process for Determining Compensation Part VI, Section B, Lines 15A and 15B The Executive Committee develops the compensation package for the CEO. The Committee reviews several sources of data to determine the compensation which includes Guidestar and surveys. This review is in writing and it goes to the board for approval. The organization hired a compensation specialist in 2009 to determine compensation. Documents Available to the Public Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Documents are available upon request. Reconciliation of Net Assets Form 990, Part XI, Line 5 Other changes in net assets or fund balances is due to the following: 481(a) Adjustment (405,226) Unrealized Gain/Loss 17,952 ----------- Total $(387,274) Mind and Life International Art SZ NA false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false MIND & LIFE INTERNATIONAL B 246877