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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>EACH OFFICER, DIRECTOR, MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, MEMBER OF REGIONAL CHAPTER BOARDS OF DIRECTORS, AND EMPLOYEE OF FIDF SHALL ANNUALLY SIGN A STATEMENT WHICH AFFIRMS THAT SUCH PERSON: HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTERESTS GUIDELINE; HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY; HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY; AND UNDERSTANDS THAT FIDF IS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION AND THAT IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION IT MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX EXEMPT PURPOSES. IN THE EVENT OF A DISCLOSURE OF A CONFLICT, THE INTERESTED PERSON SHALL LEAVE THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING IN WHICH THE CONFLICT IS DISCUSSED AND VOTED UPON. THE REMAINING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEMBERS SHALL DECIDE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. IF THE BOARD OR A COMMITTEE HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE THAT A MEMBER OF THE BOARD, COMMITTEE, OFFICER, A MEMBER OF REGIONAL CHAPTER BOARDS OF DIRECTORS OR EMPLOYEE OF FIDF HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, IT SHALL INFORM THE PERSON OF THE BASIS OF SUCH BELIEF AND AFFORD THE PERSON AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. IF, AFTER HEARING THE RESPONSE OF THE PERSON AND MAKING SUCH FURTHER INVESTIGATION AS MAY BE WARRANTED IN THE CIRCUMSTANCES, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD DETERMINED THAT THE PERSON HAS IN FACT FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IT SHALL TAKE APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION AS IS NEEDED IN THE CIRCUMSTANCES, INCLUDING REMOVAL FROM OFFICE OR THE BOARD</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD DETERMINES COMPENSATION FOR ALL OFFICERS AND ALL EMPLOYEES WHOSE PROPOSED SALARY WOULD BE $50,000 PER ANNUM OR GREATER. THE COMMITTEE LAST MET IN JANUARY 2011.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 101,057. ACTUARIAL CHANGE IN ANNUITY OBLIGATION -4,439. UNREALIZED GAIN ON FOREIGN CURRENCY FORWARD CONTRACTS 533,060. UNREALIZED GAIN ON FOREIGN EXCHANGE 49,180. UNREALIZED GAIN ON AUCTION RATE SECURITIES -318,761. BAD DEBT LOSS -1,349,450. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: -989,353.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 2C</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THIS PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FORM PRIOR YEARS</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
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