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The amended return correctly shows those amounts as $8,739,740 and $1,271,517, respectively. Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 Form 990 is reviewed and approved by the finance committee prior to submission. A copy is then provided to each board member. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c Each trustee, principal officer and member of a commitee with board powers shall annually sign a disclosure statement which affirms that they (a) have recieved a copy of the conflict of interest policy (b) has read and understood it (c)is in agreement with the policy and (d) understands that the organization is a charitable organization and that in order to maintain its tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities that accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes. In addtion, each signatory must notify the organization should any potential conflict arise subsequent to the signing of the disclosure statement for a given year and shal file a revised disclosure statement noting the details of any such conflict. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a The President and CEOs compensation is determined by a compensation committee within the board of directors who make use of a salary survey study or comparable postitions of responsibility in similar sized organizations. Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b Controllers Salary is based on estimated market value for services for similar sized organizations. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 Governing documents are available for public inspection at the Administrative office of the organization in Los Angeles at the address on the front of this return. List of other expenses Part IX line 24e Equipment - $76,637 - All programPerforming and Visual Arts - $83,641 - All ProgramPrinting, Mailing, and Solicitations - $3,034 Program - $1,335 Mgmt - $907 FundraisingScience and Literacy - $5,219 - All ProgramTransportation - $890- All ProgramWebsite Develoment and Maintenance - $1,516 - All management and general