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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt I Line 2</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The organization keeps on file application records of all entities that receive assistance. Also grant recipients are expected to submit mid year and final written reports during the grant period. These reports are reviewed by the grants committee to ensure that funds are being used in agreement with the terms of the grant.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt III, Line 2</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>In the wake of the qualified federal disaster in Watauga, Ashe, and Avery counties from the devastation of Hurricane Helene, this organization raised donor restricted Disaster Relief funds that were then awarded to organizations in need.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt VI, Line 11b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The form 990 was distributed, prior to filing, to all Board members for review. Key changes and/or disclosures are highlighted on a summary for the Finance committee.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt VI, Line 12c</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The purpose of the conflict of interest bylaw provision is to protect the interest of WFBR from any potential self-dealing and an appearance impropriety by any of its directors or representatives, when it is contemplating entering into a transaction or arrangement that might benefit, directly or indirectly, the private and financial interest of an officer, director or employee of WFBR. During the grant making process, directors are reminded to disclose any potential conflicts of interest with any potential grant recipient.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt VI, Line 15a</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>WFBR adpoted an employee handbook in 2016, revised in 2019, which details policies on compensation and review. Additionally, during the 2023 hiring process of the Executive Director, market data of similar organizations was part of the compensation and benefits determination.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt VI, Line 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available for public inspection at the WFBR office.</ExplanationTxt>
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