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        <ExplanationTxt>PARAMOUNT CENTER FOR THE ARTS IS A FISCAL AGENT FOR: - THE BOBBY &amp; KAREN VEE SCHOLARSHIP FOR YOUTH ARTS &amp; MUSIC IN CENTRAL MN; - THE FRED YIRAN LEGACY PROJECT; - THE ART CRAWL RESERVE FUND; - CENTRAL MN THEATRE; - ART IN MOTION</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>FUNDRAISER EXPENSES RECLASSED TO REVENUE -23,505.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>FUNDRAISER EXPENSES RECLASSED TO REVENUE 23,505.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt>18061</OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt>
        <DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt>72106</DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FINANCE DIRECTOR, AND BOARD SECRETARY, WHO IS A CPA, ALL REVIEW THE 990 AFTER IT IS PREPARED. IT IS ALSO PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR DISCUSSION AND REVIEW BEFORE FILING.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>EACH BOARD MEMBER IS REQUIRED TO REVIEW THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ANNUALLY AND SIGN A FORM STATING THAT THEY HAVE DONE SO.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS COMPENSATION AND MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGARDING THE RANGE OF COMPENSATION. COMPARABLE DATA IS PULLED FROM MULTIPLE SOURCES INCLUDING MN COUNCIL ON NONPROFITS ANNUAL SALARY SURVEY AND THE LEAGUE OF HISTORIC AMERICAN THEATRES ANNUAL REPORT. DOCUMENTATION INCLUDES AN EMAIL FROM THE BOARD CHAIR TO THE FINANCE/HR DIRECTOR.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST FOR THE SAME PERIOD OF DISCLOSURE AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 6104(D).</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ARTISTIC FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 425,500. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 425,500. OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 121,903. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 51,028. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 321. TOTAL EXPENSES 173,252.</ExplanationTxt>
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