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        <ExplanationTxt>ELACHEE RECEIVES CONSERVATION EASEMENTS FROM NOT FOR PROFIT ENTITIES AND PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS. THESE EASEMENTS ARE IN THE FORM OF LAND TRUSTS. ELACHEE'S RESPONSIBILITY IS TO ENFORCE THE EASEMENTS. THESE EASEMENTS ARE NOT VALUED UNLESS THE GRANTER OF THE EASEMENT REQUIRES A FAIR MARKET VALUATION OF THE EASEMENT.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART V, LINE 4:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE PURPOSE OF THE ENDOWMENT FUND IS TO PROVIDE, IN PERPETUITY, A SOURCE OF FUNDS THAT WILL ENABLE THE CENTER TO DEVELOP &amp; ENHANCE ITS PROPERTIES &amp; PROGRAMS TO LEVELS BEYOND WHAT IS POSSIBLE THROUGH ITS NORMAL ANNUAL OPERATING FUNDS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>COSTS OF DIRECT BENEFITS TO DONORS 2,016. SCHOLARSHIPS 58,246.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>COST OF GOODS SOLD RENTAL EXPENSE 600. DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSES ON PART VIII, LINE 8B 2,016. IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS 24,132.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>COST OF DIRECT BENEFITS TO DONORS 2,016. SCHOLARSHIPS 58,246.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE PRESIDENT/CEO AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES REVIEW THE 990.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>A SIGNED CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT IS REQUIRED FROM EACH TRUSTEE AND KEY STAFF MEMBERS ANNUALLY.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>COMPENSATION OF THE CEO IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY IN THE BUDGETING PROCESS INVOLVING THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. PERIODIC LOCAL COMPARISONS ARE MADE APPROXIMATELY EVERY 3 YEARS. COMPARABLE SALARY INFORMATION IS RESEARCHED THROUGH TRADE PUBLICATIONS</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ALL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION ARE MAINTAINED IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES AND ARE OPEN TO REVIEW BY REQUEST. OUR 990 IS POSTED ONLINE ON GUIDESTAR AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE SUBMITTED WITH FUNDING REQUESTS WHEN REQUIRED.</ExplanationTxt>
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