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MAINTENANCE OF AND IMPROVEMENTS TO HISTORIC STRUCTURES IN FURTHERANCE OF OUR CHARITABLE PURPOSE Part X : FIN48 Footnote The Foundations evaluation on September 30, 2025, revealed no uncertain tax provisions that would have a material impact on the financial statements. The 2021 through 2023 tax years remain subject to examination by the IRS. In addition, the 2021 through 2023 tax years remain subject to examination by the State of Georgia. The Foundation does not believe that any reasonably possible changes will occur within the next twelve months that will have a material impact on the financial statements. Part XI, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990 DEPRECIATION EXPENSE RENTAL PROPERTY $6660 MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE RENTAL PROPERTY $3197 OTHER FUNDRAISING COSTS NOT OF DIRECT BE $41829 Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S DEPRECIATION EXPENSE RENTAL PROPERTY $6660 MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE RENTAL PROPERTY $3197 OTHER NON-DIRECT FUNDRAISING COSTS $41829 X X X false A NIGHT IN 111425 66750 44675 9000 77504 111425 66750 44675 9000 77504 86504 -41829 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b A DRAFT COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW TO ENSURE ITS FINANCIAL AND NARRATIVE ACCURACY BEFORE FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE ASKED TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AS DESCRIBED IN THE ORGANIZATION'S POLICY. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR APPROVAL. THE COMMITTEE COMPARES COMPENSATION FROM VARIOUS COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS OF SIMILAR SIZE AS A PART OF THAT OVERALL EVALUATION PROCESS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR APPROVAL. THE COMMITTEE COMPARES COMPENSATION FROM VARIOUS COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS OF SIMILAR SIZE AS A PART OF THAT OVERALL EVALUATION PROCESS. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES AVAILABLE NON CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC VIA THE ORGANIZATION'S PHYSICAL LOCATION. THIS DOCUMENTATION CONSISTS OF COMPILED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, ANNUAL 990'S AND OTHER ITEMS THAT WOULD ENABLE THE USER TO MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION ABOUT THE FINANCIAL OPERATIONS AND CHARITABLE CAUSES OF THE ORGANIZATION. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES AVAILABLE NON CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC VIA THE ORGANIZATION'S PHYSICAL LOCATION. THIS DOCUMENTATION CONSISTS OF COMPILED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, ANNUAL 990'S AND OTHER ITEMS THAT WOULD ENABLE THE USER TO MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION ABOUT THE FINANCIAL OPERATIONS AND CHARITABLE CAUSES OF THE ORGANIZATION. HISTORIC COLUMBUS FOUNDATION ENDOWMENT F PO BOX 23024 COLUMBUS GA 31902 586149672 PROVIDE FUNDS FOR MAINTENANCE/IMPROVEMEN GA 501(C)3 12 TYPE II HISTORIC COLUMBUS FOUNDATION INC false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true HISTORIC COLUMBUS FOUNDATION ENDOWMENT F s 120000 FMV