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        <ExplanationTxt>The Center is generally exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. In addition, the Center has been classified as an organization that is not a private foundation. Income which is not related to exempt purposes, less applicable deductions is subject to federal and state corporate income taxes. There were no tax liabilities for unrelated business income for the year ended December 31, 2024.Management evaluated the Centers tax position and concluded that the Center had taken no uncertain tax positions that require adjustment to the financial statements to comply with the provisions of this guidance. The Center files income tax returns in the US federal jurisdictions.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>Before it is filed, a Draft copy of Form 990 is sent to each member of the board. The 990 is then reviewed by the Finance Committee, which consists of the Treasurer of the organization along with elected members from the board. Upon unanimous approval of the draft 990 by individuals noted above, and after addressing any concerns and/or other input from the full board, Form 990 is approved and filed with the IRS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>MCAC REQUIRES ALL BOARD OF DIRECTORS/EMPLOYEES TO ANNUALLY SUBMIT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM WHICH LISTS ALL BUSINESSES OR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS OF WHICH HE/SHE IS AN OFFICER, MEMBER, OWNER OR EMPLOYEE OR FOR WHICH HE/SHE ACTS AS AN AGENT, WITH MCAC HAS OR MIGHT REASONABLY IN THE FUTURE, ENTER INTO A RELATIONSHIP OR A TRANSACTION IN WHICH THE BOARD MEMBER/EMPLOYEE WOULD HAVE CONFLICTING INTEREST. THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BECOMES FAMILIAR WITH CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORMS OF THE BOARD MEMBERS/EMPLOYEEES IN ORDER TO GUIDE HIS/HER CONDUCT SHOULD A CONFLICT ARISE. THE VICE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD SHALL BECCOME FAMILIAR WITH CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORMS OF THE PRESIDENT AND THE EXECTUIVE DIRECTOR SHOULD A SITUATION ARISE IN WHICH A DIRECTOR/EMPLOYEE WOULD HAVE A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST HE/SHE WILL WITHDRAW FROM DISCUSSIONS AND WILL NOT VOTE ON THE MATTER.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>The Organization's Form 990 and Form 1023 are available by request. The Form 990 is also available on other websites such as www.guidestar.org. In addition, the Form 990 is on file with the State of Maryland Charities Division of the Secretary of State where a copy can also be obtained. The Center makes its financial statements and other governing documents available on an as needed basis, subject to the discretion of the organization.</ExplanationTxt>
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