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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART I, LINE 3</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ADMINISTRATION PERFORMS A COMPENSATION SURVEY AND SUBMITS IT TO THE INDEPENDENT BOARD ALONG WITH COMPENSATION INFORMATION FROM THE FORM 990S OF SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. THE BOARD REVIEWS THE INFORMATION AND APPROVES THE COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 - MISSION STATEMENT CONT.</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>TO ACHIEVE THIS MISSION, ARIEL MINISTRIES PRODUCES PUBLICATIONS CONTAINING SOUND BIBLICAL INSTRUCTION TO BE USED AS RESOURCES FOR BIBLE TEACHING AND EVANGELISM, PRODUCES ONLINE COURSES FOR MESSIANIC JEWISH BIBLICAL INSTRUCTION, PROVIDES A SUMMER PROGRAM OF INTENSIVE BIBLE TEACHING, PROVIDES SPEAKERS AND TEACHERS FOR CONFERENCES AND OTHER EVENTS, AND PLACES MISSIONARIES INTERNATIONALLY FOR THE SAME PURPOSE OF REACHING OUT TO JEWISH PEOPLE AND DISCIPLING BELIEVERS BY INTENSIVE BIBLE TEACHING.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>SECTION 1.263(A)-1(F) DE MINIMIS SAFE HARBOR ELECTION</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ARIEL MINISTRIES 11926 RADIUM SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216 EMPLOYER ID NUMBER : 74-1930400 FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023. ARIEL MINISTRIES IS MAKING THE DE MINIMIS SAFE HARBOR ELECTION UNDER REG. SEC. 1.263(A)-1(F).</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION REVISED ITS BY-LAWS TO DISTINGUISH BETWEEN OFFICERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE CORPORATE OFFICERS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>PROCESS FOR REVIEW OF FORM 990. THE FINANCIAL MANAGER SENDS THE FORM 990 TO EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THEIR REVIEW. THEN THE FORM 990 IS DISCUSSED IN A REGULAR BOARD MEETING AND A VOTE OF APPROVAL IS CALLED FOR.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION MONITORS AND ENFORCES COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THROUGH REQUIRED ANNUAL DISCLOSURE.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>COMPENSATION REVIEW FOR CEO. MANAGEMENT COLLECTS AND ANALYZES COMPARATIVE DATA FROM AT LEAST TWO DIFFERENT SOURCES ON COMPENSATION LEVELS OF CEO'S FOR OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. THE DATA AND ANALYSIS ARE GIVEN TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO USE IN THEIR REVIEW AND DELIBERATIONS OF THE CEO COMPENSATION PACKAGE.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL REVIEW, FORM 990, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, DATA PRIVACY POLICY, AND OTHER POLICIES ARE ALL AVAILABLE ON DEMAND THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>MANAGEMENT ISSUES REQUEST TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ANY CHANGES IN CPA. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MUST APPROVE CHANGES. MANAGEMENT THEN REPORTS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR VETTING AND APPROVAL OF A NEW FIRM.</ExplanationTxt>
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